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Oxybutynin: dry days for patients with hyperhidrosis
G S Mijnhout1, H Kloosterman, S Simsek
1Department of Endocrinology, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. g.s.mijnhout@isala.nl
The Netherlands Journal of Medicine
|October 24, 2006
Summary
Oxybutynin, a medication for urge incontinence, effectively treated a patient's severe idiopathic hyperhidrosis. This case highlights oxybutynin as a potential simple treatment for excessive sweating with mild side effects.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Hyperhidrosis is a condition characterized by excessive sweating.
- Idiopathic hyperhidrosis has no identifiable underlying cause.
- Anticholinergic medications are a known treatment for hyperhidrosis.
Observation:
- A 56-year-old postmenopausal woman presented with a four-year history of severe idiopathic hyperhidrosis.
- The patient's hyperhidrosis resolved after being prescribed oxybutynin for urge incontinence.
- No sweating was documented upon physical examination.
Findings:
- Oxybutynin, an oral anticholinergic, demonstrated significant efficacy in treating idiopathic hyperhidrosis.
- The patient remained symptom-free for six months while continuing oxybutynin.
- Mild side effects were noted with oxybutynin treatment.
Implications:
- Oxybutynin may be a viable and effective treatment option for idiopathic hyperhidrosis.
- Further consideration of oxybutynin for hyperhidrosis is warranted.
- This case contributes to the limited anecdotal reports on oxybutynin for hyperhidrosis.
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