07/11/2026
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Scorching Weekend Ahead! ☀️ Is Your Body (and Medication) Ready?
It’s July 10th, and Winnipeg is in for an incredibly hot weekend! While we all want to get outside and enjoy the summer, your team at Fair Havens Pharmacy has a vital medical warning: Your daily medications might be changing how your body handles the heat.
🧠 The Medical Fact: Impaired Cooling
Many common prescription and over-the-counter drugs affect your body’s natural thermostat. They can reduce your ability to sweat, decrease your thirst reflex, or cause dehydration.
⚠️ Watch out if you take:
• Blood Pressure Meds (Beta-blockers & Diuretics): Can reduce blood flow to the skin and increase dehydration.
• Allergy Meds (Antihistamines): Can decrease your body’s ability to sweat and cool down.
• Antidepressants & Antipsychotics: Can interfere with the brain’s temperature-regulating center.
• ADHD Medications (Stimulants): Can increase internal body temperature.
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🚨 Know the Difference: Heat Exhaustion vs. Heat Stroke
Do you know when it’s an emergency? Save this guide for your weekend activities:
🥵 HEAT EXHAUSTION (Act Fast):
• Symptoms: Heavy sweating, cold/pale/clammy skin, fast & weak pulse, muscle cramps, dizziness, nausea.
• What to do: Move to a cool place, loosen clothing, put cool cloths on your body, and sip water.
🔥 HEAT STROKE (Call 911 Immediately!):
• Symptoms: High body temp (above 39°C), no sweating (hot, red, dry skin), fast & strong pulse, confusion, dizziness, or losing consciousness.
• What to do: This is a medical emergency! Call 911 and cool the person down immediately.
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How We Can Help:
If you or your loved ones (especially seniors, who are at higher risk) are taking any medications, stop by Fair Havens Pharmacy on Corydon Ave today. We can quickly review your meds and give you personalized advice on how to stay safe this weekend.
Have a wonderful, fun, and safe weekend, Winnipeg! Drink your water and check on your neighbors. 💧🕶️
📍 Visit us: 894 Corydon Ave, Winnipeg, MB
📞 Call us: (204) 477-5823