People taking common everyday medications including antidepressants, must store them properly during a heatwave to prevent them from losing their effectiveness

The UK is in the middle of a scorching 35C heatwave with experts predicting the record-shattering spell of sunshine to last for a few days, but what does this mean for your…

Soaring temperatures could spell danger for some people on antidepressants, a scientist said - and they need to take precautions

People on certain medications may need to take precautions and watch out for side effects in the heat

People taking common everyday medications including antidepressants, must store them properly during a heatwave to prevent them from losing their effectiveness

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has shared guidance on how extreme heat such as that the UK is currently experiencing can affect your medication