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

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

Important alert issued to anyone taking these medications across the UK

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

The NHS has provided a comprehensive list of medications that can potentially prove harmful during periods of excess heat as temperatures across the UK continue to soar

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has issued advice for people who use insulin or are prescribed metformin as the UK's amber heat health alert is extended

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The health expert explained that people may need to be cautious during the hot weather if they take certain medications