Question 1

how i can stop night sweats? (i'm too young to be menopausal) i get night sweats almost every night. i think it's a side effect of an antidepressant i take. aside from stopping the drug, is there anything i can do to help with this side effect? thank you.

Accepted Answer

It : It is very likely that this is a side effect of your current medication and if so then likely the only way it will stop is if you discontinue the medication. I recommend you bring this problem to the attention of the provider prescribing your anti-depressant. If it is deemed likely a side effect, then you can way the risk versus benefits, and if you decide this problem to be unbearable then possibly a new anti-depressant can be initiated. Please note that you should not abruptly stop taking your anti-depressants. You will need the guidance of the prescribing doctor if switching to another medication.
On the other hand you could be dealing with idiopathic hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating, no specific cause)  if this is the case your primary care provider can start you on prescription medications or antiperspirants.
Good luck.

Question 2

night sweats, an dizziness an fluid retetnion an i am goin crazy help antidepressants making this worse help ?

Accepted Answer

Anti-depressants: Two things:
1: You must continue to let your doctor know what is troubling you so changes might be made.
2: A consult with a Psychologist should be very helpful if you are "going crazy".

You are not crazy, I'm sure, but you do need help.

Question 3

could body odor and night sweats be side effects from taking anti-depressants?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Night sweats can be a side effect of antidepressants commonly referred to as SNRIs such as Effexor, Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) or Cymbalta.  However, other antidepressants can also cause this.
If you are having this side effect, please tell your doctor so that you can find a solution or another medication which may work better for you.

Question 4

what to do about night sweats/body odor from anti-depressants?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Bromhidrosis or hyperhidrosis can be caused by thyroid diseases or as you found our from antidepressants. First, make sure you shower daily, wear clothes that breathe, like cotton especially during the summer months, use deodorants and antiperspirants . If these do not help, Drysol may be helpful. If all these things fail, talk to your doctor for more solutions.

Question 5

what all can be used to stop night sweats in perimenopause?

Accepted Answer

Low estrogen: Night sweats are especially prevalent during peri-menopause, the time leading up to menopause, because of the dramatic rise and fall in estrogen levels. Sometimes estrogen supplements are used to ameliorate this, but before doing so must be evaluated thoroughly by knowledgeable clinician.

Question 6

i'm going thru menopause and i'm getting hot flushes and night sweats or so suffering insomnia cause of night sweats what  can i take to stop this?

Accepted Answer

Depends on what you: treat exactly.  There are all kinds of herbal supplements that may help.  I have had success treating with black cohosh and ginko.  You may have to try a few before you get it correct. There are medical hormone replacements but try the other stuff first.
This is a good page. https://www.southerncross.co.nz/group/medical-library/menopause-signs-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment

Question 7

i'm going thru menopause and i'm getting hot flushes and night sweats or so suffering insomnia cause of night sweats what else can i do to stop these?

Accepted Answer

What do want to: treat exactly.  There are all kinds of herbal supplements that may help.  I have had success treating with black cohosh and ginko.  You may have to try a few before you get it correct. There are medical hormone replacements but try the other stuff first.
This is a good page. https://www.southerncross.co.nz/group/medical-library/menopause-signs-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment

Question 8

what medication can stop night sweats and sleep awakenings during menopause?

Accepted Answer

Hormone therapy: While herbs and homeopathic remedies have been known to help, the most reliable and quick way to deal with menopausal symptoms is with hormone therapy - estrogen - with or without progestin.

Question 9

menopause - what medication is safe and can stop the night sweats and sleep awakenings?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Unfortunately, there is no silver bullet for hot flashes. Some women respond to certain anti-depressants (ssri), some to certain blood pressure medications, and some to medications for nerve pain. All have some side effects i would recommend having a conversation with your doctor on which one is right for you, especially if you sleep is very disturbed.

Question 10

will prometrium (micronized progesterone) stop night sweats in perimenopuase? do i need to use it daily if night sweats are daily?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Every hormone has its pause.  Perimenopausal night sweats can be due to abnormalities in any of your hormones.  I normally check using serum or salivary hormone panels.  Prometrium, (micronized progesterone) an oral form of bio-identical Progesterone has helped many of my patients over the years.  It breaks down in the liver to allopregnenolone which helps with anxiety and sleep.  I prescribe it for daily use.

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How i can stop night sweats? (i'm too young to be menopausal) i get night sweats almost every night. i think it's a side effect of an antidepressant i take. aside from stopping the drug, is there anything i can do to help with this side effect? thank you.

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Night sweats, an dizziness an fluid retetnion an i am goin crazy help antidepressants making this worse help ?

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Could body odor and night sweats be side effects from taking anti-depressants?

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What to do about night sweats/body odor from anti-depressants?

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What all can be used to stop night sweats in perimenopause?

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I'm going thru menopause and i'm getting hot flushes and night sweats or so suffering insomnia cause of night sweats what can i take to stop this?

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I'm going thru menopause and i'm getting hot flushes and night sweats or so suffering insomnia cause of night sweats what else can i do to stop these?

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What medication can stop night sweats and sleep awakenings during menopause?

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Menopause - what medication is safe and can stop the night sweats and sleep awakenings?

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Will prometrium (micronized progesterone) stop night sweats in perimenopuase? do i need to use it daily if night sweats are daily?

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