Excessive sweating—diaphoresis—affects up to 22% of patients who take antidepressants. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. Some medications used for diabetes can be a cause of excessive sweating. Read all information given to you. Select one or more newsletters to continue. Chronic Trouble Sleeping 2. I was recently given the gel and it work with the pain I experience from RA but now I seem to be sweating profusely and am trying to narrow my meds down to see if this could be the cause,I doubt the gel is the culprit. 1) Antidepressants. Stomach Cramps 7. Bupropion (Wellbutrin) causes excess sweating in approximately 1 in 5 people taking it, slightly more often than the typical selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants like escitalopram (Lexapro), paroxetine (Paxil), fluvoxamine (Luvox), and sertraline (Zoloft). Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, It can't cause sweating because it contains alcohol which causes the gel to dry very fast. [10] Medication. We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information - Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. What other medications do you take? I tried the pills but no relief. (check your Still looking for answers? Try searching for what you seek or The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. taken, how much, and when it happened. Happens to me all the time, even when I don't feel like I'm in pain. It seems to quiet the nerves down or 'numb' it if you will. Follow all instructions closely. I have not had any side effects with the gel just yet and only use it at the most, about 2x a night, but I am on the morphine patch (fentanyl) because of the pain flare ups until I can get a surgical follow up. Indigestion 6. You could have more side effects. Diarrhea 4. It really does reduce my OA, RA, and fibro pain. Constipation 3. Tell your Love this gel BTW. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with diclofenac gel (1%). You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. Now PAIN can cause sweating. The gel takes about 10-15 minutes for me to get relief but it works on my back and hip pain. All classes of antidepressants may cause excessive sweating. Call your doctor or get medical This medicine is not approved for use in children. All drugs may cause side effects. help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: I used to take Voltaren in pill form but my endoscopy showed a lot of irritation. Available for Android and iOS devices. doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: This medicine may cause harm if swallowed. If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression 1. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. For a list of side effects for voltaren try the following link: Increased sweating is rare but listed if you read down through the page. Twenty-two percent of people notice excessive sweating as one of side effects of taking antidepressants. Brand names: Solaraze, Voltaren. Now PAIN can cause sweating. It really does reduce my OA, RA, and fibro pain. Feel Like Throwing Up 5. Without knowing your other meds can't say for sure if it is the voltaren.I take voltaren gel and rub it on my hands, knees, and lower back. Be ready to tell or show what was Diclofenac topical gel is available as a brand-name drug and a generic drug. Diclofenac Sodium Gel is then used for minor pain issues from having osteoarthritis. Call your doctor for medical If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. advice about side effects. Good luck to you. I take voltaren gel and rub it on my hands, knees, and lower back. WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Love this gel BTW. Use diclofenac gel (1%) as ordered by your doctor.