 | The answer to that question is yes. And the operative word in that question is "could". If you noticed that you are sweating more after recently being on an antidepressant, chances are this may be the result of the new therapy. In some cases the increased sweating may be experienced several months after initiating the antidepressant.* |
Excessive sweating has been associated with a number of different antidepressants including the older tricyclic antidepressants, the serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) and venlafaxine. The good news is that you may not need to discontinue your antidepressant therapy. Sometimes a reduction in the dose or a switch to another antidepressant will do the trick. There are additional drugs that can be taken to control the sweating, such as benztropine or cyproheptadine. Having said this, a dose reduction or a switch to another antidepressant are preferred strategies. You may even be ready to come off the antidepressant, in which case your physician will probably get you to continue your therapy for a little while longer, albeit taking a smaller dose. We call this titrating down your therapy. For more information on excessive sweating and other drug therapies go to our Drug-induced Hyperhidrosis page.
*Ann Pharmacother. 2005 Apr;39(4):748-52
*Ann Pharmacother. 2005 Apr;39(4):748-52
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