Oxybutynin for Hyperhidrosis User Reviews (Page 4)

• oxybu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2015

"I first noticed my excessive sweating in high school, and it was mainly triggered by social anxiety, but even the most minimal amounts of exercise (walking home from the bus stop after school) would leave me sweating more than most. It wasn't until this year that I started on this medication, and so far it been amazing, I no longer worry about patches under my arms or between my thighs, I don't have to wipe my hands on my pants before shaking someones hands, and I can do more in terms of movement before I start sweating. Side effects I've noticed are that my face goes red when I move a little more than normal- although that's mainly due to my level of fitness, and a dry mouth. It really has worked and I'm so glad to have found a solution!"

• 2Trak...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 26, 2018

"As I moved in to my thirties, I began sweating heavily all over my torso. Unlike many, I don't sweat excessively in my arm pits, hands, or feet. I am now approaching 50, and the problem has only gotten worse. If the temperature is above above 75, or humid, sweat runs down my chest and back, and soaks my shirt, and belt line. It's miserable, and has caused me to withdraw from most of my friendships, because I can't participate in many of the things we would like to do. I began taking oxybutynin about 6 months ago, and it has been somewhat helpful. Not as much as I'd hoped, but it does enable me to go out in public more, and in general just feel better that sweat isn't running down my chest, or back, quite as quickly as before. Unfortunately, it's still not enough to make me feel comfortable doing things with friends, which is depressing."

• Granny...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 30, 2017

"I have suffered with Hyperhydrosis for approximately 6 years now. I'm a woman, 66 years old. Had various medications from GP, which all worked briefly. I decided to see a Consultant privately as I was fed up with the constant embarrassment of wet hair and clothing. He immediately prescribed oxybutynin. I am amazed at how well it has worked. The only side effect is a dry mouth which is greatly improved by using an OTC spray. I have been taking the medication for 6 weeks and have now halved the dose without any decrease in efficacy. This drug has certainly outperformed anything prescribed by my doctor."

• Tessie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 28, 2018

"Hope this helps somebody. I've had severe night sweats for 5 years, since having an ovary removed. Drenching sheets multiple times a night. Tried a dozen treatments, mostly oral hormones, that didn't help at all. Then, tried Gabapentin. It stopped the night sweats completely! But made me feel spaced out all day --not an acceptable trade-off. Finally tried Oxybutinin for night sweats. It's been less than a week, but so far the severity of my sweats is drastically reduced and I've had no side effects! Good luck to us all."

• Polanda
• February 11, 2016

"I've had hyperhidrosis since early teens. All my body is affected but feet are the worst. In the past I had to change shoes every 2-3 months because they started smell from my feet. I was ashamed when shaking hands because mine were constantly wet. I have tried many things but nothing worked. Oxybutynin changed my life. I only take one tablet at night as higher dose makes me drowsy and my mouth gets too dry. This is enough to stop my body sweating, however not enough for my feet; but this is a compromise. Feel like I was given a new life. Shame GPS don't prescribe it as proper hyperhydrosis treatment."

• Donny...
• July 26, 2015

"On it for almost 2 weeks. First week tried 15mg (2 at night and 1 around 2pm). Had huge improvement on head sweats by the end of the week 7/10, feet was a bit better 4/10 although noticed was getting drowsy / lowering of my heart rate during the day. Opted to do just 10mg (2 at night) and side effects much better and sweating issue still getting better. Feet still a bit warm although not the dripping mess they were. Social and professional impact 10/10 so is looking like a definite alternative to the ETS knife. Hoping feet will improve over the coming weeks!"

• TashSG
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2017

"I'm so grateful I read about Oxybutynin for hyperhydrosis on drugs.com 3 weeks ago it has already saved me so much anxiety, discomfort and embarrassment. I can't believe I can feel confident and comfortable in public now. THANK YOU! My crazy sweating began 2 years ago from Opiate Replacement Therapy (an extremely common side effect of methadone & Suboxone) Even in winter, just grocery shopping left me covered in sweat but since day 2 of Oxybutynin NOT ONE BEAD OF SWEAT I feel so lucky! I haven't tried exercising on it yet but I'll update when I do :) In addition to Methadone 50mg, I take Lexapro, Norimin, Ritalin & Serequel 25mg which would increase my side effects so far of dry mouth and 3 headaches but small sacrifice!"

• Jessj...
• June 18, 2017

"I've been suffering from sweaty palms and feet since I was really little, but now at 15, it has really started to impact my life. As a child, I thought it was normal to have clammy hands and feet but as I hit puberty it got very excessive and my armpits started to sweat heavily as well. It never really bothered me until high school ,as people would make remarks which hurt me as I couldn't help it. It was embarassing and made me constantly self conscious. I started taking lyrinel 1 week ago and I sweat like a normal person! My hands and feet are dry, unless I'm clenching them for a long time, they'll get a bit clammy. My pits barely sweat. This stuff is a life saver , although it makes me drowsy sometimes and gives me a dry throat."

• JackOji
• February 5, 2016

"I was prescribed oxybutynin Yesterday, the quality of my life has greatly improved, no more sweating and I can focus on job and talk to other people without any worries. Though mouth is just a bit dry, not a big effect. At least I have felt normal for once in my life just like everybody else, hope this great trend continues."

• DaveH
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 14, 2022

"Diagnosed with hyperhidrosis years ago which only effects my face/head. If you have the condition I don't need to explain how badly this effects your social life, especially in the summer time. I have tried botox, aluminium chloride, sweat block wipes, you name it I have tried and nothing worked. I started taking x2 5mg oxybutynin per day around 3 months ago and can honestly say it 100% works. I do still sweat but just like a regular person now instead of the feeling like a tap that won't turn off. Some people say it gives you a dry mouth which it does but is very mild for me and most of the time I don't notice. If you suffer from this condition give it a try it will literally change you life for the better."

• Mrb-777
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 3, 2016

"This is miracle !!! life saver it is the best for sweating hands and feet after only 4 days of using this crazy unbelievable thing , I don't sweate anymore thanks god now I can feel as a normal people no more shit sweating"

• Los
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 15, 2021

"I have had hyperhidrosis since I was a teen, I started taking oxybutynin and it seems to work very well. I don’t sweat as often as I did in the past. However, I had to stop because my sexual desire has changed. Has anyone else had this issue?"

• Anonymous
• February 15, 2018

"I'm 24, I've had hyperhydrosis since I was 12, I have palmar hyperhydrosis. I started taking oxybutynin tablets 3 days ago ( 5mg twice a day ,total 10mg a day) ,I haven't noticed any change in my sweating for the first two days,I felt like I sweat maybe even more ,and all I got were the side effects (dry mouth ,throat and dizziness ) today (the third day) I started seeing some results my sweating was decreased about 50% ,I still sweat though but I'm looking forward for better results on the next upcoming days"

• BLUF
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2020

"Have hyperhidrosis of my scalp and head, chest, torso and bum. Hyperhidrosis of the scalp and head bother me especially with sweat in my eyes. I don’t have to do anything but go outside in the heat and humidity. Unfortunately oxybutynin exacerbates another condition—brachioradial pruritus (itchy arms)— and therefore I cannot use this. I already two other anti-cholinergics: myrbetriq for over-active bladder and diphenhydramine to sleep."

• Louisa
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 25, 2024

"Taken for excess sweating exacerbated by antidepressants. Im a week into taking 2.5mg three times a day. Sweating has reduced by 80%. I still get some breakthrough sweating on my face during the afternoons but Im only on a very low dose. Im hoping I can i crease it slightly to get full relief. GP said I need to stay on 2.5mg for a month and then evaluate how well it is working. I am so grateful for this drug."

• Optim...
• September 29, 2017

"I am starting this drug tomorrow. I have always had some issues with extreme sweating and now I've been on methadone for the last 5 months and my sweating has gotten even more out of control. I got a prescription from my doctor today and I read these reviews and I am optimistic and looking forward to trying this. I'll write again to document how it goes. Thank you."

• Eyitsme
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 26, 2016

"Ive had hyperhydrosis my whole childhood and so being able to have this medication during my highschool years is so helpful, not just because of the bullying and my self-esteem but the amount of things I can finally do. I just wish it wasnt a daily medication."

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 30, 2017

"This drug is pretty amazing. I've had hyperhydrosis of the palms, soles and underarms since hitting puberty. I was skeptic since I've previously tried botox, iontophoresis and drysol with limited results. However, after three days of taking oxybutynin (5mg 3x a day) I was 95% sweat-free. My only negative things to say about the drug is about side effects. I have gotten fairly dizzy/spaced out a few times, and I experience dry mouth pretty often. However, that's not bad in comparison to the acne I've gotten. I used to get pimples around once a month, however now I have ones lasting for <6 wks, varying in size/colour. I constantly have groups of acne on my face. Does anyone have any remedies? I've tried acne masks, cleansers and tea tree oil."

• Nobby
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 19, 2023

"I'm a 6.3', 185lb, male. When the cranial hyperhidrosis would randomly kick in, I would look sub-human. I can honestly say that 10mg of oxybutynin (ER) taken as needed has been miraculous. Now, the only time I sweat is when everyone else is (hot humid weather, gym, etc.). I never thought I'd actually appreciate returning to just being an ordinary guy. I owe it all to this wonder medication."

• Katie...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 16, 2015

"I have been on this a couple of months as directed by my surgeon ( one 5mg a day) and I am still soaking all my clothes, mainly back, buttocks, thighs, torso, and underarms. I even have to wear disposable incontinence panties - as the sweat just pours into regular ones and leaves wet marks on seats if I don't. (I am 40 - so it's not a big deal for me to wear them) I had the surgery (2008) for cranial, facial sweating, and it was marvellous. Now in 2015 - my head and face are still sweat free - while the compensatory sweating is out of control. I drink many litres of water a day, but with the amount of sweat I produce, I have to keep drinking or my throat and mouth get so dry that food sticks in it. Waiting word for surgery number two"

• Cat
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 7, 2022

"Hello, I’m a 53 yo woman. Started taking two doses of 5mg of oxybutrin about 2 months ago. I had relief starting on day one. I’ve had hyperhydrosis for the last 10-15 years. Horrible head, face, neck and back. It was debilitating. My only issue is the dry mouth. I have an autoimmune disease that also causes dry mouth and my gums are suffering horribly. I’ve tried the mouthwashes for dry mouth. The mints. Drinking water with lemon, none of it works. The products for it make my mouth feel slimy and skin peels away with the slime. Any one else have this problem? Mind you I drink at least a gallon of fluid a day if not more. Going to ask my doc at the next visit if I can drop down to 5mg once a day to see if it helps. If anyone has had experience with this and found a solution plz share. I can’t go back to the debilitating sweating."

• Justi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 9, 2022

"I've suffered for years with sweating from armpits also head back and chest, all I had to do was stand up to do something, and bang full blown sweating it used to pour out my head like a tap. I got to the point where I didn't want do anything or go anywhere anymore, as the sweating would start and i be stood in queues with sweat pouring out constantly. I would be trying to wipe it away, and you feel people are watching thinking this person must be some hard core druggie to be sweating like that - well thats what it felt like. Every time I'd go out to walk the dog slowly around the block, I'd be trying to rush back home just to take all the sweat soaked clothes off!! And sit in front of a fan for half in order to stop, it was making my life unbearable! Luckily I was looking online and found the drug Oxybutynin. I was skeptical at first but rang my GP and explained about it all and agree to start me on 5mg twice day oxybutynin. All am going say is wow!! Within 24 hours I noticed it was gone! Am no longer wet"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2023

"I have suffered from facial sweating since my teens, I am now 46 and feeling like my life was over, I became suicidal. I was asked often if I'd swum to get there. Just getting out of my car and I would be dripping with sweat. It affected me so much, I stopped going out, stopped seeing people and basically locked myself in. I started taking this medicine two days ago, and I haven't noticed a difference but with these reviews, I'm very hopeful."

• Pistol...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 7, 2016

"This condition came from no where I never had any problems with sweating at all so 4 years ago when I turned 30 is when it all started, usually when I was out in public I would get anxious and start sweating I'd just want the earth to open up and swallow me it was so embarrassing. I went to see my doctor and a specialist and got a medical roll on and prescribed oxybutynin, the sweating stopped under my arms but started on my face and head. It's really affected my social life as I don't want to go places because of this condition. The pills have definitely helped don't get me wrong they've just not stopped the sweating completely."

• Tumtum...
• August 3, 2017

"Female 40yrs -age. Started getting axillary hyperhidrosis at age 24yrs. Not known if hereditary so Dr said wasn't primary but secondary I basically begged my Dr as it had major effects on my QOL. At my wits end, willing to try anything, just want it to be over! On day 4 of 2.5mg per day. I took 1st dose in afternoon (fine) 2nd dose just before dinner ( not good! Found myself dizzy and tired) 3rd & 4th dose before bed ( fine) 4th day starting to get slight dry throat, not major. Sweat seems to have decreased a little. Not confident to wear anything not black can't be certain as to improvement as sometimes clothing feels wet but when I feel armpit it feels dry, weird. Will be brave tomorrow and wear colour. Will keep updating over weeks."