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 is Oxybutynin. It's a bladder control medicine, but for me, it's a 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 oxybutynin/Teva around June 2017 after suffering severe hyperhidrosis for nine years from methadone use. Prior to beginning oxybutynin, I was so embarrassed 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 outgrown 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 hyperhidrosis 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 hyperhidrosis. 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 out 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 cannot 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 an 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 5 mg a day, the difference was amazing. I had tried everything before, SweatBlock, Driclor, etc., none of them worked. I am finally able to wear makeup after years of not daring to because it would just slide off my face. So, so glad I got on these."

• Peter...
• June 5, 2015

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

• Puff...
• August 15, 2016

"I have suffered excessive sweating most of my life. It started when I was around 6 years 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 down my back, my hair, my head, my groin, literally, my whole body was constantly wet. Omg, when I went on oxybutynin 5 mg, it stopped. I've been on it for 3 weeks and am beginning to slightly sweat again, which means I will go onto 10 mg. The side effects I get are a very dry mouth and drowsiness, however, I cut back my dosage and slowly increased it. I found this to limit the side effects. This medication has changed my life. I feel normal and can wear my normal clothes and now feel the cold and am so excited to wear a coat."

• 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 wit's end, my hair and face were by far the worse. In fact, I didn’t want to leave the house because I always looked like I had just had a bucket of water thrown over me. I was permanently fanning myself and having to change clothes several times a day. Then I read about oxybutynin and went to see my doctor. I started 2.5 twice a day, but it didn’t work, so I increased it to 5 mg twice a day, and it was like magic. I haven’t taken my fan out of my handbag since starting 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."

• 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 suffer differently, and I kept myself silent and cried in silence. It took me more time to prepare myself traveling on trains and buses so people wouldn't smell my sweat (mold smell) from my feet. I could wipe my hands constantly, but feet were hard to manage. Today, I feel so happy and positive taking oxybutynin. I have no thoughts about sweat. I used to wonder how a medication could 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 to researchers, doctors, scientists, pharmaceutical companies, and, of course, above all, God."

• 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 the 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 the internet a 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. 5 mg 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."

• 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 44 years 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 a doc for a prescription. It's been 4 days now, and I'm completely dry, dry except the side effect is a dry throat and mouth ... lil."

• Zander
• January 8, 2017

"Been suffering from hyperhidrosis for many years, but it has been getting 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 who are on here. Felt like I got my life back! I'm super happy!"

• 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, my last resort was surgery. Until my dermatologist put me on this, I haven't sweated for two weeks, and my life has completely changed. I can now shake people's 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."

• Ashley...
• October 3, 2015

"I had hyperhidrosis for years, and I couldn't even drive because my hands would sweat so much I couldn't grip the wheel. My hyperhidrosis was generalized all over. I was put on Rubinol Forte for this. The sweats stopped within HOURS of the first dose. I now take 3 mg in the morning and 3 mg at night. This drug is an anticholinergic, which is why it works. If oxybutynin 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 that 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 its side effect will stop your sweats in their tracks."

• 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 5 mg 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."

• Shelb...
• March 22, 2016

"Fifteen years ago, I was desperate to find relief for my severe hyperhidrosis (hands and feet). I discovered oxybutynin, and it has literally changed the course of my life. I started with one 5 mg dose in the morning and one 5 mg 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 oxybutynin. 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. Anyway, 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 because 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!!!"

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

"This medication is great. I have been struggling with hyperhidrosis 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 hyperhidrosis on my palms, feet, and underarms. 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."

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

"I started taking this oxybutynin for hyperhidrosis due to a side effect 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 started to come on, and I started feeling down, forgetting things, and feeling really vague and nauseous."

• 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!!!"

• Forme...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 1, 2017

"This is an actual life changer for me. I've been abnormally sweaty as long as I can remember - small walks in any kind of warmth, I'd be soaked, even shoveling snow in (actual) single-digit temperatures would result in me soaking through coats. It would get tenfold worse in any area with humidity (I live in a very high altitude/dry area). I was very self-conscious of this, constantly only had my hair back because it would be wet by midday. Miserable. I started doing some looking into the symptoms and found hyperhidrosis and was so relieved to see something with a name and a potential relief. I immediately set an appointment with my doctor to discuss oxybutynin. I've been on it for three days and my sweating is gone. It's GONE."