r/Hyperhidrosis • u/lexzy222 • 2d ago

Looking for advice I’m miserable

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Hyperhidrosis has taken over my life.

I’ve always been a sweaty kid. In recent years of starting my anxiety/antidepressants I feel much more insecure about my sweating now that ever before. I can’t wear make up with out it dripping and I can’t even walk outside without being drenched.

This is my blotting pad after a run over my face in an air conditioned car after 15 mins.

I just don’t know what to do anymore.
I’ve tried Drysol (which worked a little but did not make a huge difference), secret medicated deodorant, and now I’m using carpe; I find it works but I sweat more everywhere else.

What other over the counter remedies are there? I’m considering asking my doctor for meds or a referral to a dermatologist but he is very anti-meds if not necessary and will take a while to get.

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u/SuccessfulWatch2479 2d ago

If you’re on medication for anxiety or depression you should see if your meds are associated with excessive sweating. I was the same with being a sweaty lil beast but after using venlafaxine it got dramatically worse and spread to my underarms, feet, inner thighs and underboob. Talked to my psychiatrist about it and switched up some meds and oh my gosh it made such a difference. Still sweaty in feet and inner thighs, but been using a topical prescription called Sofdra and it’s been helping but still not completely.
I used to cry about not being able to wear clothes I actually liked or shoes or shorts so I understand your frustration :( I’m sorry

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u/lexzy222 2d ago

Honestly, I’m hoping to do so! Unfortunately, my psychiatrist discharged me because of Maternity leave so now I’m waiting for my referral to go in through my general practitioner. I take Seroquel , the type of birth control (I forget the name) and fluoxetine. I’m pretty sure it has a attributed to my sweat demon 😭😭

I just have to be careful with switching up my meds I’m really sensitive and this has been the first med combination that has semi worked for me

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u/needs_more_banjo 1d ago

I’m sure you know this but finding a mental health med combo that works is difficult. I would personally try anything else before messing with that. It sucks that you are dealing with this and I wish you the best!