Health · 9 July 2026

Antidepressants cause exhaustion, agitation in heat; NHS warns users.

People taking antidepressants say hot weather leaves them feeling exhausted and agitated, struggling to function normally. The NHS issued a warning that certain mental health medications may impair the body's thermoregulation, recommending users exercise additional caution. Certain antidepressants, including SSRIs like sertraline, can increase sweating and raise the risk of dehydration, according to mental health charities.

By BriefTea Editorial · 9 July 2026 at 7:18

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