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What Causes Difficulty In Getting Sleep?

Posted on Wed, 19 Oct 2016

Question: FOR THE LAST 3 MONTHS I AM HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME SLEEPING. I ONLY GET ABOUT 2 HOURS SLEEP AT A TIME AND I AM HAVING NIGHT SWEATS. I WAKE UP COMPLETLY SOAKED. THE SHEETS ARE SOAKED ASLSO. THIS STARTED AFTER I WAS WEANED OFF A LOT OF MEDS FOR BIPOLAR 1 DISORDER

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is withdrawal effects of prozac

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

From the available description it appears that you have excessive sweating which is most likely due to withdrawal of prozac. As we are aware that withdrawal of SSRI leads to variety of withdrawal symptoms and among them excessive time time sweating is common with prozac.

I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (2 hours later)

I never stopped the Prozac. It was Xanax. That was 3 mos ago. How long will the sweating go on

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It could not be xanax

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.

I do not have any more information what medication you stopped in last three months except xanax. Regarding xanax the withdrawal effects never last beyond one month and mostly one week. I mean to say that the excessive sweating coupled with decreased sleep could not be due to xanax but it is possible that the anxiety could be cause for these symptoms. This is possible if the symptoms started immediately after stoppage of xanax as it helps in anxiety symptoms.

I hope this clarifies further.
Thanks and regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar