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What Causes Excessive Sweating While On Paxil And Nortriptyline?
Question: Have been having excessive sweating can't seem to cool down completely lasted over two hours this morning. When I started cooling off feel really cold. Take sequel er lamictal and paxil at night in morning I take synthroid topomax nortriptyline and Paxil when I have a sweating episode like right now I end up. Soaking wet. Feet cold arms cold.
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Hello, and thanks for your question.
Excessive sweating is a response to serotonergic medications, of which you are on two -- Paxil and nortriptyline. It is more likely that Paxil is causing this. I would talk to your doctor about switching to a different medication to replace Paxil, such as Wellbutrin, which is less likely to cause sweating.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Excessive sweating is a response to serotonergic medications, of which you are on two -- Paxil and nortriptyline. It is more likely that Paxil is causing this. I would talk to your doctor about switching to a different medication to replace Paxil, such as Wellbutrin, which is less likely to cause sweating.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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