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What Causes Excessive Head, Neck And Face Sweating?

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Posted on Fri, 16 Sep 2016
Question: I have excessive head neck and face sweeting, I have been taking citalopram for about 10 years and my sweeting problem has increased over that time. my dose is increased to 40mg a day now and the sweeting seems to be getting worse. while searching on line I have found that CYPROHEPTADINE HCL could help with this side effect of citalopram, I also that cetirizine hydrochloride 10 mg daily. your opinion would be appreciated greatly, thank you XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
There are some risks.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Cyproheptadine and citalopram, both affect the serotonin levels and may result in serotonin syndrome, a serious condition, so, it is too risky to use Cyproheptadine to treat excessive sweating.

Excessive sweating also may be due to anxiety itself, besides as a side effect of citalopram.

Cetrizine is an antihistamine drug, it may cause sudden sweating itself as a side effect.

A possible treatment about excessive sweating is Botox injections that may decrease sweating up to six months or, in some cases longer.

This can be repeated in the future.

Please discuss with your Doctor about these issues.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Greetings.
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What Causes Excessive Head, Neck And Face Sweating?

Brief Answer: There are some risks. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Cyproheptadine and citalopram, both affect the serotonin levels and may result in serotonin syndrome, a serious condition, so, it is too risky to use Cyproheptadine to treat excessive sweating. Excessive sweating also may be due to anxiety itself, besides as a side effect of citalopram. Cetrizine is an antihistamine drug, it may cause sudden sweating itself as a side effect. A possible treatment about excessive sweating is Botox injections that may decrease sweating up to six months or, in some cases longer. This can be repeated in the future. Please discuss with your Doctor about these issues. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Greetings.