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Posted by gritslad on June 28, 2004, at 3:35:17
I've just returned to my prescribed dose of Lexapro (10 mgs. a day). Am experiencing bad night sweats and worse neck sweats? But I'm also 43, so these could be the first signs of perimenopause. Anyone else have this symptom and know of ways to deal with it?
Posted by Mariposa on June 28, 2004, at 8:58:38
In reply to Lexapro and sweating?, posted by gritslad on June 28, 2004, at 3:35:17
> I've just returned to my prescribed dose of Lexapro (10 mgs. a day). Am experiencing bad night sweats and worse neck sweats? But I'm also 43, so these could be the first signs of perimenopause. Anyone else have this symptom and know of ways to deal with it?
This is a side effect of Lexapro. It does usually go away after a while. The benefits I have received were well worth sweating a bit, I used extra antiperspirant and eventually the excessive sweats subsided.~~~8|8
Posted by delna on June 28, 2004, at 15:15:45
In reply to Lexapro and sweating?, posted by gritslad on June 28, 2004, at 3:35:17
Hi
I am stuggling with the same problems of excessive sweating. It happens to many people on many of the SSRI's.
I have facial sweating too so I am looking for something that is systemic- so antiperspirants won't do.In my investigations I have found that a few agents with anticolinergic effects are used......robinul and clonidine etc. I havent tried either but plan to do so soon. also beta blockers help some....not me though.
I believe this can also be hormonal. only your doctor can determine that with blood tests.
But sweating is a common side effect of all the SSRI's for sure.
> I've just returned to my prescribed dose of Lexapro (10 mgs. a day). Am experiencing bad night sweats and worse neck sweats? But I'm also 43, so these could be the first signs of perimenopause. Anyone else have this symptom and know of ways to deal with it?
Posted by lelebug on June 30, 2004, at 18:50:11
In reply to Lexapro and sweating?, posted by gritslad on June 28, 2004, at 3:35:17
I have never been a person to sweat. Even when I would work out I would hardly break a sweat. However once I started Lexapro...bam I started sweating for no good reason. It hasn't gotten better the longer I have taken it either. I can't wait until I can get off of Lexapro.
Posted by FLaLa on September 15, 2004, at 21:21:44
In reply to Re: Lexapro and sweating?, posted by lelebug on June 30, 2004, at 18:50:11
I can definitely relate to the night-sweats, and even more specifically, the neck-area. I take Lexapro as well, and I am 34, so it's surely a Lexapro side effect more than anything hormonal/menopausal.
I also sweat during the day on my face only - but I seem to recall that happening a lot to me anyway, prior to Lexapro. Luckily, the sweating isn't profuse and better yet - isn't "smelly" :)
Bad news is...I've been on Lexapro over a year and it hasn't subsided. Maybe for you, it will, though! Best of luck!
Posted by Nikita on September 16, 2004, at 15:53:41
In reply to Re: Lexapro and sweating? » lelebug, posted by FLaLa on September 15, 2004, at 21:21:44
I get really bad night sweats from Lexapro. I wake up soaked most nights, and feel like I must have wet the bed! My p-doc prescribed me Tenex (Guanfacine) which is actually a blood pressure medicine for night sweats. It helps some. Leaves me with horrible dry mouth though.
Posted by prodgirl on September 18, 2004, at 14:59:49
In reply to Re: Lexapro and sweating?, posted by Nikita on September 16, 2004, at 15:53:41
I was on Lexapro for 3-4 months, and the sweating was horrible. Just above the shoulders, which was both embarrasing and annoying. I had long hair at the time, so I could hide it for the most part, but I was soaked and my makeup was all over the place.
If Lex works for you, I guess it could be worse. Just keep a hand towel with you and smile!
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