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Extreme Heat & Medications

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In Arizona's extreme heat, some common medications may increase your risk

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SCORCH Multiple Principal Investigator Dr. Mona Arora was interviewed by KJZZ journalist Katherine Davis-Young about how common medications can increase heat-related illness susceptibility. Read and listen to the full interview published June 23, 2026 here. Access Don't Overheat: Know Your Medications Information Sheet for Individuals and other resources developed by the AZ Heat & Medications Taskforce here.