Ingalls News Heat Stress Awareness

Published 05/04/2022



Safety is everyone's responsibility. To report a heat-related emergency, don't wait!

Call 911 from an Ingalls desk phone or (228)-935-6101 from a cell phone.



If you take any of the following medications, you may be more susceptible to heat stress. Please speak to your primary care physician before making any changes to your medication doses.;

CATEGORY EXAMPLES
ADHD medications Adderall, Ritalin
Blood pressure         Lisonopril, Norvasc
Decongestants     Sudafed, Benadryl
Depression/Anxiety Prozac, Wellbutrin, Zoloft, Lexapro
Diuretics     Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
Pain  Lortab, Percocet, Methadone
Seizures Dilantin, Tegretol, Neurontin, Lyrica
Weight loss     Adipex