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Posted by StevenInLB on January 27, 2005, at 12:13:04
How common are night sweats with SSRI's, SNRI's, other AD's? I have consistently developed night sweats after a few weeks on Prozac, Effexor, Cymbalta. Unfortunately they have been severe enough for me to drop the meds after a couple of months each time. I'm talking waking up drenched head to toe (even my legs!?) every night, several times a night. Lexapro at a low 5mg dose is the only SSRI that hasn't given me this side effect, but then it had other side effects. Has anyone experienced night sweats on some AD's and not on others?
Posted by Maxime on January 27, 2005, at 20:58:55
In reply to Antidepressants and Night Sweats, posted by StevenInLB on January 27, 2005, at 12:13:04
They are very common with the SSRI's. I went through the same thing you are going through on many meds but I never stopped them if they were helping me otherwise.
I don't if there are AD where night sweats aren't a possible side effect. Sorry I can't be of more help.
Maxime
Posted by 3 Beer Effect on January 27, 2005, at 21:02:48
In reply to Re: Antidepressants and Night Sweats » StevenInLB, posted by Maxime on January 27, 2005, at 20:58:55
Posted by Jota on January 30, 2005, at 12:11:42
In reply to Antidepressants and Night Sweats, posted by StevenInLB on January 27, 2005, at 12:13:04
I have experienced similar problems. At one point, 10 years ago, I was sweating through 5 or 6 t-shirts a night. But I would suggest you persist as eventually the problem became much more manageable.
Two other hypotheses I have about my night sweats:
1. About a year ago, I found out my testosterone was extremely low. Analagous to menopause, low testosterone can cause hot flashes. So maybe also night sweats?
2. Also in the last year, I found out I have obstructive sleep apnea. I wonder again if there is any link.
Posted by Camille Dumont on January 30, 2005, at 13:57:24
In reply to Antidepressants and Night Sweats, posted by StevenInLB on January 27, 2005, at 12:13:04
I only had a problem with it when I took Effexor 300mg along with Seroquel 50 - 100 mg. I would sweat so much at night it woke me up in the morning. It also made me drop weight like crazy. 1 pound a week no matter what I did or what I ate.
Posted by dove on January 31, 2005, at 9:32:07
In reply to Re: Antidepressants and Night Sweats, posted by Camille Dumont on January 30, 2005, at 13:57:24
I am on
225 mg of Effexor XR,
20 mg Prozac,
10-40 mg of Adderall, and
15 mg of Remeron.I have night sweats (severe) every single night. Prozac has caused this side-effect before but never to the degree that Effexor manages to induce. I've tried sleeping with very limited coverings, including lack of clothing and nothing seems to reduce the side-effect.
However, I did discover (just a couple nights ago after staying up very late playing Everquest with my significant other) that it actually happens even if I'm awake, this side-effect is not sleep dependant. In addition to the profuse hot flashes and sweating I had uncomfortable head-electricity and disconnected feelings which are quite familiar to me.
Therefore, I believe the profuse sweating is actually the beginning of Effexor withdrawal during the night. I split up my dose of the supposed XR and added a small amount to my before bed routine and woke up without my bed being a wet dishrag. On the down-side, I slept like crap! So, I will not be utilizing this sweat-reducing method in the future (unless I have a really good reason).
dove
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