Oxybutynin for Hyperhidrosis User Reviews (Page 2)

• Stepp...
• August 27, 2014

"I've been on 10 mg ER for 2 weeks. It is a MIRACLE! I've had super sweats for 14 years of misery due to autoimmune disorders. I am now pinching myself because I went to a new dermatologist who prescribed this. Now, I get to live a normal life!"

• svel
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 23, 2016

"I am a 55 year old woman who has suffered from sweaty hands and feet for as long as I can remember. Also the icy feet and hands while still sweating. It's been a lifelong struggle. I've tried everything over the years and nothing worked. About a year ago I watched an episode of diagnose me. Long story short she suffered from hyperhidrosis. The cure Oxybuten. It's a bladder control medicine. But for me it's lifesaver. I have warm dry hands and feet 95 percent of the time. It's changed my life."

• Non...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 19, 2018

"I began taking oxybitinin/Teva around June 2017 after suffering severe hyperhidrosis for nine years from methadone use. Prior to beginning oxybutynin, I was so embarrased about my hyperhidrosis that I found myself working outdoor solitary jobs (if working at all), shopping at odd hours, avoiding restaurants, malls, farmers markets, parties, etc. My life was incredibly restricted. Ten milligrams a day of Oxybutynin has, quite literally, given me my life back. The only penalty I pay is slight dry mouth on occasion. Do not be afraid to suggest this med to your doctor. Most are unaware of its use for this issue."

• mlouwho
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 28, 2014

"I have suffered with severe hyperhidrosis (palmar, plantar, and axillary) since birth and was diagnosed at a very young age when I broke out with a heat rash all over my hands and feet. Thankfully, I have outgrew the rashes but unfortunately not the sweat. I have tried Drysol, Iontophoresis, Botox injections, Glycopyrrolate, and Oxybutynin (as well as extended release versions of the last two medications). I feel safe to say that two 5mg tabs of Oxybutynin at nighttime has worked best for me. I have been taking Oxybutynin since 2005--nearly 10 years now and it still is holding up pretty well. Side effects that I experience: dehydration, dizziness and weakness."

• Angel
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 30, 2019

"I have had hyperhydrosis on my head for several years. It got so bad that I was embarrassed to sing in the choir because of the sweat dripping. My hair is short but the whole back of it would need to be sopped up with a Kleenex or several of them. At church I would cringe when I had to sop my hair during service. Oxybutynin cured the sweating and gave me my self esteem back. It is a miracle."

• Tono
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2021

"I have been on oxybutynin for about a week now for hyperhydrosis. This medication has been the miracle I have been looking for. All of my sweating has stopped! The only side effect I am experiencing is a dry mouth which is a small price to pay for in exchange for stopping the sweating. This medication has changed my life! I would give a 10 pout of 10. Ask your doctor about it and good luck to everyone"

• Sweat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 28, 2018

"I have been on this medication for about 2 weeks and it is a real life changer !! I have to say though that I first got Oxybutynin XL and that didn’t help at all, so when I went back to my doctor she said that I probably needed the normal Oxybutynin. The one with XL is for extended release and the normal one is for short release and that helps most with the sweating. I can not even begin to tell you how much this changed my life!!! Yes, I have a dry mouth and sometimes a little blurry vision but I will take that any day over the sweating. Hope you guys try it out, I give it a 10!!!!"

• Megi
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 27, 2020

"I have had really bad facial sweating for years, absolutely destroyed my confidence, going out for family meals etc was a embarrassing nightmare, would sit there with sweat trickling down my face, fanning myself, feeling so uncomfortable, made my life a misery for years, asked my doctor for oxybutin and after 4 days of taking 5mg a day the difference was amazing, I had tried everything before, sweatblock, driclor etc none of them worked, I am finally able to wear make up after years of not daring to because it would just slide of my face, so so glad I got on these,"

• Puff...
• August 15, 2016

"I have suffered excessive sweating most of my life. It started when i was around 6 yrs old my hands and feet were constantly wet I recall my mother calling me a frog lol. A few years ago it became out of control I had sweat dripping fown my back, my hair my head, my groin literally my whole body was constantly wet. Omg when I went on oxybutynin 5mg it stopped, ive been on it for 3 weeks and am beginning to slightly sweat again which means i will go onto 10mg. The side effects i get is a very dry mouth and drowsiness, however I cut back my dosage and slowly increased it I found this to limit the side affects. This medication has changed my life I feel normal and can wear my normal clothes and now feel the cold and so excited to wear a coat."

• Peter...
• June 5, 2015

"This medicine just changed my life. I had excessive sweating all over my body specially my face, underarms, and hands. It was interfering with my social life and affecting my job/ career. I developed an anxiety from my sweating and I lost hope because I tried everything until I was prescribed this medicine. Its a miracle. I got my life back. Thanks God"

• Joban...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 31, 2017

"Have suffered excessive sweating most of my adult life, but this worsened due to Fibromyalgia. I was at my wits end, my hair and face were by far the worse, in fact didn’t want to leave the house because I always looked like I had just had bucket of water thrown over me, I was permanently fanning myself, and having to change clothes several times a day, then I read about Oxybutinin, and went to see my doctor, started 2.5 twice a day but didn’t work, so increased it to 5mg twice a day and it was like magic, haven’t taken my fan out of my handbag since stating to take them, and no more taking lots of tissues to wipe sweat off my face and hair, in fact after shopping now I’m completely dry, So glad I discovered these tablets."

• happy...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 6, 2021

"The Diagnose Me episode "Woman who Couldn't Stop Sweating"- that's me in the documentary. Took 10 years from 2000-2010 for diagnosis of generalized hyperhidrosis. From active, social, outgoing, world traveler diplomat's wife to housebound, depressed sweat mess. Finally in 2010 a reaction to a drug ( won't name) for "depression" saw me bedridden 24/7 sweaty and suicidal. Never depressed before sweating began! My husband found on internet Dutch study on hyperhidrosis and oxybutynin in 2010. One doctor (thankfully) agreed to try it. I stopped sweating completely in 4 days - never sweated a day since. 5mg twice a day still works perfectly for me. I'm overjoyed my story has helped many others. I hear from some personally. Shockingly, many doctors today are still unfamiliar with the condition or oxybutynin to treat it. I have to explain why I'm taking oxybutynin."

• Yasmin...
• January 3, 2017

"I have suffered from Hyperhidrosis since childhood. I always wished to live a normal life just like other people though I saw other people suffered differently and I kept myself silent and cried in silence. It took me more time to prepare myself travelling on trains and buses so people won't smell my sweat (mold smell) from my feet. I could wipe my hands constantly but feet was hard to manage. Today I feel so happy and positive taking oxybutynin. I have no thoughts about sweat. I used to wonder how would a medication control my brain? The minute I thought about sweat, it would appear! but I am sweat free because of this medication and I am thankful of researchers, doctors, scientist, pharmaceutical companies and of course above all God."

• Zama
• April 11, 2020

"I've had hyperhidrosis as long as I can remember. I've been on several diets hoping if I drop some weight I'll get better. It kept getting worse with age of which now I'm 44yrs of age. I have been sweating all over my body even if the weather was cold. After discovering this on the net I quickly went to see doc for prescription. It's been 4 days now and I'm completely dry, dry except side effect is dry throat n mouth ...lil"

• Zander
• January 8, 2017

"Been suffering from hyperhidrosis since many years but it has been coming on worse during the more recent years. Started to socially distance myself and was always thinking about what to wear and how to lay out the day to avoid sweating. After taking Oxybutynin for one day I noticed a change. While exercising I start to sweat but kind of in a normal way. In everyday life no more sweating. It has changed my life! Thanks for all the help from all of you that's on here. Felt like I got my life back!! I'm super happy!"

• Ashley...
• October 3, 2015

"I had hyperhydrosis for years and I couldn't even drive because my hands would sweat so much I couldn't grip the wheel. My hyperhydrosis was generalized all over. I was put on rubinol forte for this... The sweats stopped within HOURS of the first dose. I now take 3mg in the morning and 3 mg at night. This drug is an antichollergenic which is why it works. If oxybutin isn't making you 100% dry, try rubinol instead. I was to the point where I was so uncomfortable in my own skin after two years of looking like I'd just had a shower all the time, I considered suicide. I tried hyoscyamine before rubinol. Which did NOTHING. Please look up rubinol on this same site drugs.com. It is prescribed for ibs, but it's side effect will stop your sweats in their tracks"

• fill
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2018

"I am an 18 year old girl with extreme insecurities due to my hyperhidrosis on my hands, underarms and feet. I have tried everything from creams to iontophoresis, may last resort was surgery. Until my dermatologist put me on this, I haven't sweat for two weeks and my life has completely changed. I can now shake peoples hands, write in books and not have the pages turn yellow and I can actually put gloves ON!!!! My life has changed forever, and I will never ever be happier."

• Ms...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 26, 2018

"You guys! I have to share my experience because this is life- changing (so far!) I have had issues sweating in my palms and feet ever since I was like 10. Now at 30 it has become almost debilitating with my career, I used to think I’d have to live with this forever so I got used to it and concealed it. I have NEVER told anyone. Is that crazy. Until recently I had to see my doctor because it seems during the summer it’s so much worse. She prescribed me oxybutynin and after like 4 days I am seeing a difference! A little clammy but I am only taking one 5 mg tablet a day. I assume when I start 2 a day it will completely decrease. The only side effects so far are dry mouth, I get sleepy earlier now, and a little bloody nose. It’s not cheap with my insurance but I would pay more to get rid of this mortifying disorder!!! You guys must get this from your doctor if you are suffering. Don’t continue to be embarrassed by this! Hope this helps."

• UKano
• October 21, 2019

"I was beginning to really lose hope in ever finding something that would stop my excessive sweating all over my body and then saw someone mention oxybutynin on a forum. I started on ProBanthine but I didn’t react well at all and had a couple of instances where I felt close to fainting. I then asked to change to oxybutynin and was prescribed 5mg tablets to be taken 4 times a day. The tablets have completely changed my life. The tablets can make you feel funny the first few weeks but the side effects soon wore off. I still sweat slightly more than most during exercise but it is much less than before. The main benefit is in day to day life where doing normal things I no longer sweat. I would really recommend these for anyone struggling with excessive sweating. You may not see the results instantaneously but stick with them and hopefully they work for you."

• Sally
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 22, 2020

"I stated taking this oxybutynin for Hyperhidrosis due to a side affect caused by my medication and it made me feel really strange.. at first it was great! The sweating stopped but dry mouth sucked, then this strange feeling stated to come on and I started felling down, forgetting things and feeling really vague and nauseous."

• paul
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 4, 2023

"Absolute game changer! In social situations, including my own wedding, sweat would be dripping off my face and the back of my head would be wet with sweat. Now dry, confident, and so much less anxious. Slight dry mouth but, compared to the difference, it's nothing. Wish I had tried this a decade ago!"

• Asdfg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2018

"This medication is great. I have been struggling with hyperhydrosis for as long as I can remember. Now that I’ve reached a point of maturity in my life I now realize how much it was affecting my relationships, my social life, my style of dress and career options. I have hyperhydrosis on my palms, feet, and under arms. Oxybutynin helps me stay dry even when I’m driving!! My mouth is constantly dry but I’ll take that over sweating. I still sweat a little on my palms and feet when it’s hot but it’s not sweating profusely and it goes away shortly after."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2020

"I have been on oxybutynin for a couple weeks now and the results have changed my life!!! I no longer have any excessive sweating I can wear any color shirt I want!!! I wanted to share how amazing this medication has worked for me because I struggled with hyperhidrosis for 24 years and now I've found something that actually works... I do get a bit of dry mouth but it's worth it not to be constantly sweating!!!"

• Shelb...
• March 22, 2016

"Fifteen years ago I was desperate to find relief for my severe Hyperhydrosis (hands and feet). I discovered oxybutinin and it has literally changed the course of my life. I started with one 5mg dose in the morning and one 5mg dose at night. The side effects (drowsiness, foggy brain, dry mouth) were a little much for me so I cut my morning dose in half. This medication has allowed me to feel like a normal person and to engage in activities that I used to withdraw from (public speaking, shaking hands, wearing flip flops, etc.). I tried Botox (very little effect), acupuncture, drysol. Nothing has been nearly as effective as the oxybutinin. It's a game-changer!"

• Sweaty...
• July 3, 2018

"I was seen by the doctor today for hyperhidrosis - never did I know there was a treatment for it. Anyways, I sweat profusely and overheat in an instant. The sweat starts on my head and pours down my scalp, neck, and face! My pits are always wet even though I slather myself up with antiperspirant. My family even had to bring me clothes at work bc I was drenched. I even start sweating after a cold shower, like right out of the shower! Ugh! I read the comments/reviews and have faith that I, too, will be dry!!!"