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Posted by chiaratara on June 30, 2001, at 2:18:10
Has anyone experienced excessive sweating in association with SSRI's? I am currently on 20mg of Paxil and 75mg of Effexor, and you could stick me in the middle of a city square and call me a fountain.
Any ways around it?
Posted by SalArmy4me on June 30, 2001, at 2:33:12
In reply to Excessive Sweating and SSRIs, posted by chiaratara on June 30, 2001, at 2:18:10
Ask your doctor about prescription Urecholine, a cholinergic medication.
> Has anyone experienced excessive sweating in association with SSRI's? I am currently on 20mg of Paxil and 75mg of Effexor, and you could stick me in the middle of a city square and call me a fountain.
>
> Any ways around it?
Posted by Sunnely on June 30, 2001, at 20:24:02
In reply to Excessive Sweating and SSRIs, posted by chiaratara on June 30, 2001, at 2:18:10
Sweating is a relatively common side effect seen with SSRIs (e.g., Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Luvox, Celexa), reported in 7% to 11% of patients; 12% of patients treated with Effexor. Exact cause of antidepressant-induced sweating is unknown. Other conditions should be ruled out as the cause of excessive sweating such as infection, malignancy, and hormone disturbances.
One drug suggested that may alleviate excessive sweating from SSRIs or Effexor is benztropine (Cogentin), an anticholinergic agent. Other drugs that may alleviate antidepressant-induced sweating include clonidine (Catapres), an alpha2-adrenergic agonist, and atenolol (Tenormin), a beta-adrenergic blocker. Paxil possesses anticholinergic property, although this tends to occur at higher doses. So use caution when using Cogentin.
Incidentally, the use of a cholinergic agent, as suggested by the previous poster, such as bethanechol or Urecholine may worsen sweating.
It should be noted that approximately 80% of menopausal women experience excessive sweating, along with the usual "hot flashes."
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> Has anyone experienced excessive sweating in association with SSRI's? I am currently on 20mg of Paxil and 75mg of Effexor, and you could stick me in the middle of a city square and call me a fountain.
>
> Any ways around it?
Posted by chiaratara on July 1, 2001, at 3:11:21
In reply to Re: Excessive Sweating and SSRIs » chiaratara, posted by Sunnely on June 30, 2001, at 20:24:02
Thank you both for your posts. I will approach my doctor as soon as possible.
At first I thought it was symptoms of a hot summer, but this is ridiculous.
Sincerely,
a very sweaty chiaratara
Posted by anita on July 1, 2001, at 15:13:27
In reply to Re: Excessive Sweating and SSRIs, posted by chiaratara on July 1, 2001, at 3:11:21
Hi chiaratara,
I went thru 2 terrible years of excessive sweating (from Nardil) and tried many things to alleviate it. The best med seemed to be Robinul, a particular anticholinergic. It worked better than the others mentioned for sweating and had the least annoying side effects, such as dry mouth. Also, you can get a prescription for a topical solution called Xerac AC, which you slather on the sweaty areas, and which lasts up to four hours or so.
Good luck with this -- I know how awful it is. And remember to drink lots of water so you don't get dehydrated and feel awful!
anita
> Thank you both for your posts. I will approach my doctor as soon as possible.
>
> At first I thought it was symptoms of a hot summer, but this is ridiculous.
>
> Sincerely,
> a very sweaty chiaratara
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