10 Causes of Night Sweats In Men
4. Medications
Available medications are often effective in the treatment of medical conditions. However, this does not necessarily mean that they don’t cause unwanted side effects. Specifically, a variety of drugs can contribute to night sweats. Over-the-counter antipyretics or fever reducers, such as acetaminophen and aspirin are commonly reported as causes of night sweats. Moreover, medications used to lower blood pressure (antihypertensives), treat clinical depression (anti-depressants), or for hormone replacement may also cause this symptom. Finally, substances of abuse such as alcohol and heroin may also be responsible for night sweats.
Given that medications can also cause night sweats, when speaking to your doctor about this symptom, be sure to report any medication or substance you might be taking. It may also be helpful for diagnosis to document episodes of night sweats in a notebook along with their duration, and associated symptoms and medications. If warranted, your doctor will adjust or change your medication to decrease uncomfortable symptoms.
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