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Posted by Glydin on April 3, 2006, at 15:01:22
Anybody know the rationale of why SSRI's increase sweating?
Posted by Declan on April 3, 2006, at 15:41:16
In reply to Pathophysiology of SSRI sweating, posted by Glydin on April 3, 2006, at 15:01:22
Lots of drugs do, I dunno why. Benzos and opiates are 2 sorts of drugs that do it. I wonder if they create an inflammatory condition?
Declan
Posted by Glydin on April 3, 2006, at 15:55:14
In reply to Re: Pathophysiology of SSRI sweating, posted by Declan on April 3, 2006, at 15:41:16
I don't really know. I always equate the
hypothalmus with regulating that mechanism. But, I really am unsure if that's the involved process or not. I didn't notice it on Klonopin alone, but after a weekend of intense yardwork and dripping drenched - which normally would not happen, I do think it's Lexapro. It is not a dealbreaker by any means as it's a great treatment for me.I do think it's curious....
Posted by Declan on April 3, 2006, at 16:06:27
In reply to Re: Pathophysiology of SSRI sweating » Declan, posted by Glydin on April 3, 2006, at 15:55:14
You should see people on methadone. I'm tempted to feel that the body is trying to sweat the poison out.
Declan
Posted by Phillipa on April 3, 2006, at 18:10:33
In reply to Pathophysiology of SSRI sweating, posted by Glydin on April 3, 2006, at 15:01:22
Are you sure it's not starting to be that time of life? It starts for different people for any number of years and some not at all. none for me. But I do sweat at night and that time is over so I wonder why. The small ant of luvox couldn't be doing it Love Phillipa
Posted by Glydin on April 3, 2006, at 18:26:11
In reply to Re: Pathophysiology of SSRI sweating » Glydin, posted by Phillipa on April 3, 2006, at 18:10:33
> Are you sure it's not starting to be that time of life? It starts for different people for any number of years and some not at all.
~~~ Yep, that is a factor and the night sweats have been present for a while. No hot flashes but I am generally more warm whereas I used to freeze all the time. The night sweats are mild and I'm sure that comes from being hormonal challenged. This sweating is with activity and more than I'm accustomed to. The good thing is at least it looks like I'm REALLY working hard. (smile)
I think there is a connection with the Lex. I know a male on Zoloft who has noticed the increased sweating too. It's annoying but not a big deal. I would just like to understand what biological action is involved.
Posted by Phillipa on April 3, 2006, at 21:18:41
In reply to Re: Pathophysiology of SSRI sweating, posted by Glydin on April 3, 2006, at 18:26:11
Well it is a good question bet no one has an answer. People love challenges!!! Love Phillipa
Posted by Cairo on April 3, 2006, at 21:28:37
In reply to Pathophysiology of SSRI sweating, posted by Glydin on April 3, 2006, at 15:01:22
This should do ya:
http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/full/159/5/874-a
Cairo
> Anybody know the rationale of why SSRI's increase sweating?
Posted by Glydin on April 3, 2006, at 21:32:28
In reply to Re: Pathophysiology of SSRI sweating, posted by Cairo on April 3, 2006, at 21:28:37
"The mechanism by which SSRIs increase sweating is unknown but is hypothesized to be through activation of the sympathetic nervous system or by action on the hypothalamus"
And, it may indeed be the hypothalamus involved.
Thanks again
Posted by CEK on April 4, 2006, at 11:00:57
In reply to Thanks Cairo, posted by Glydin on April 3, 2006, at 21:32:28
When on Cymbalta I would wake up soaking wet at night. I thought it had something to do with the new feather bed that I bought. My covers and my clothes would actually be wet and then I would get freezing cold and then back to hot and sweating. After I stopped the Cymbalta, the night sweats stopped. Glad I didn't chunk the feather bed!
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