National Center of Excellence for Hyperhidrosis Treatment
Hyperhidrosis Caused by Drugs - Drug Induced HyperhidrosisBy: Hratch Karamanoukian, MD and Raffy Karamanoukian, MD July 21, 2008 |
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What types of drugs cause hyperhidrosis as a side effect ? Drugs that induce hyperhidrosis, or sweating in excess of that needed to maintain thermoregulation, can cause patient discomfort and embarrassment, and include cholinesterase inhibitors, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, opioids and tricyclic antidepressants.
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For more information about hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) , as well as surgical and non-surgical hyperhidrosis treatment options, contact Dr. Karamanoukian at The Center for Excessive Sweating, a National Center of Excellence for Hyperhidrosis Treatment by email or by phone at (716) 839-3638. |
