July 13, 2016.
Even if the summer is difficult to settle throughout the territory, beautiful days are to be expected and with them, very hot weather. Patients who are on treatment must however be informed about the storage of drugs in the summer.
Beware of dehydration
The National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) reminded some safety rules for patients who follow medication before the onset of hot weather. Because some drugs, associated with a lack of hydration, can cause disorders, especially in fragile people.
Furthermore, other drugs can cause hyperthermia, like neuroleptics and agonists. More besides may indirectly worsen the effects of heat by lowering blood pressure. Antihypertensives and antianginal drugs are concerned by this recommendation. To find out whether or not your treatment is compatible with heat, consult the summary table produced by the French Agency for the Safety of Health Products (Afssaps).
Stopping a prescription can see the disease resurface
But this does not mean that treatment should be stopped in the event of extreme heat. ” It is important not to embark on a risky self-medication », Warns Anne Castot of the’ANSM, on doctissimo.fr. ” Besides a withdrawal syndrome, stopping a prescription can see the resurgence of the disease on an organism weakened by heat. Only your doctor will be able to adapt your treatment if necessary. “
On the other hand, it is recommended to go to your doctor to take stock. Moreover, the‘ANSM recommends that you read the instructions for medicines carefully to know at what temperatures they should be stored. Some will need to be put in the refrigerator, others will easily withstand the heat.
