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Les fortes chaleurs sont difficilement supportées par les personnes les plus fragiles, notamment les sujets âgés qui sont souvent polymédicamentés. Certains traitements sont susceptibles d'aggraver un syndrome de déshydratation ou un coup de chaleur. L'exposition à des températures élevées peut aussi avoir une incidence sur la conservation des médicaments. High temperatures are poorly tolerated by frail people, especially elderly subjects who often take multiple medications. Certain treatments may aggravate dehydration or heatstroke. Exposure to high temperatures can also affect a medicine's stability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]