toaster Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 I have been having quite bad night sweats for a while now - I wake up pouring and soaking (and stinking in the morning ) I have just done a quick google and seen that some anti-depressants can cause this. I have been on citalopram and seroquel for over a year now and the sweating started about 6 months ago. Has anyone else had this trouble and have you found anything that helps? I feel like a ming! Any suggestions mucho appreciato xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hummm_mabbe Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Hello Not on any meds, but I get it too. Don't know anything to stop it, though here's a few thoughts: 1) Needing a pee seems to make it worse. Maybe the body sweats out some water. 2) When its bad, I get up and stick a big towel on the bed and lay on that. Also stick a T-shirt on so wet sheets dont stick to me. I have a few tees I use. 3) Room temp. Open a window a bit. 4) Seems to co-incide with bad dreams, which seem to be made worse by eating choccy or drinking coffee in the evening. So I avoid them :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hummm_mabbe Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 You can also get a mattress topper which is meant to suck heat away and keep you cool :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fedup! Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Your GP may be able to recommend some treatment - I have a mate who goes for a course of treatment every three months or so as she sweats excessively, especially at night. Not sure of the proper name though, sorry xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyx Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 I sometimes sweat at night although only a couple of times has it been so severe that I have thought I had peed the bed! For me I think it is anxiety. Have 100% cotton bed linen, it can be expensive as most linens are 50% polyester and 50% cotton, buy in Sainsburys or Tesco and it is about a third of the price from the high street. Window always open a bit for me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toaster Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Thank you rossy mctinkle bum I will take all that on board, especially needing a pee and bad dreams and avoiding choccie and caffeine - hmm I drink coke throughout the night or even redbull mabbes that hasta change... It's weird because I don't feel particularly hot when I am sweating - I am just soaked! And like you, sky, I thought I have wet the bed because I am saturated I can't really afford to buy new stuffs atm but I do have a ton of pjs already so it's all good in that department If all else fails I will talk to my GP - actually, might speak to my pdoc, am seeing him [this week? hmm must check letter ) and see what he says. Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyx Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Hun lay off the red bull that will cause problems I think as it is a stimulant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow girl Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 This used to happen to me when I was on venlafazine, but wasn@t an issue for me with other anti depressants. It can also have other causes like the start of the menopause. Definately check with you GP or pdoc. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fedup! Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Off the red bull missis!! Get on the cammomile!! xxxxxxxxxxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyx Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 LOL @ fedup! was going to suggest green tea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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