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High temperatures can change how medicines work in your body, as highlighted by Pharmacist Raj Patel. Some drugs affect your body's ability to regulate temperature, like sweating or maintaining fluid balance. This can make you more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses during a heatwave, so it's important to be aware and take precautions.
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