In 2014, Teivelis et al
Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) is a common condition rarely due to significant underlying pathology that may have serious social
3372 Accesses 3 Citations Explore all metrics Abstract Background Sweating is a physiologic mechanism of human thermoregulation
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Use antiperspirant
Hyperhidrosis occurs when sweating is excessive for thermoregulatory purposes, which may result in decreased quality of life and emotional stress for patients
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It may occur without a known cause (idiopathic) or may be secondary to other diseases like metabolic disorders, fevers, or drugs
Background Sweating is a physiologic mechanism of human thermoregulation
13, 14 Currently, there is very little published research on the treatment of SSRI-induced hyperhidrosis in patients with depression
Overview This evidence summary includes 4 studies (3 randomised controlled trials [RCTs] and 1 quasi-randomised controlled trial) that investigated oxybutynin 2
The most common side effect of Oxybutinin is a dry Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating that is usually unrelated to heat or exercise
This usually affects the hands, feet, or underarms but it can be anywhere on the body or head
The NHS information leaflet Excessive sweating Aluminium salts are recommended first-line for all focal hyperhidrosis
It has proven to be effective for palmar and axillary hyperhidrosis in 50% of patients treated with 5 mg twice daily
Primary focal hyperhidrosis usually affects the axillae, palms, and soles
7 in the Antiperspirants: Antiperspirants containing 10% to 20% aluminum chloride hexahydrate are usually the first line of prescription treatment for excessive sweating
Beta-blockers
It is a relatively common disorder, with a prevalence of 3% in the US (1), and one that significantly impairs the affected individual’s quality of life (2, 3)
Oxybutynin belongs to a class of drugs known as antispasmodics
Oxybutynin is used to relieve symptoms associated with an overactive bladder, such as urinary urgency (a need to urinate right away), urinary frequency, leakage, or urge incontinence (leaking or wetting caused by an