Treatments for Hyperhidrosis

Below is a listing of treatments and therapies for hyperhidrosis. Click on one to read more information or connect with others currently using it.

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  • Benzodiazepines

    Overview
    Benzodiazepines are prescription medications used to treat anxiety and other issues. Benzodiazepines work by suppressing the activity of nerves in the brain. Benzodiazepines may be prescribed in cases... read more

  • Benztropine

    Overview
    Benztropine is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat parkinsonism and other movement disorders. Benztropine may be prescribed off-label to treat certain types... read more

  • Beta blockers

    Overview
    Beta blockers are prescription medications used to treat high blood pressure, migraines, and other issues. Beta blockers work by suppressing the effects of the hormone epinephrine, also called adrenal... read more

  • Botox (OnabotulinumtoxinA)

    Overview
    Botox is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis (severe underarm sweating) in adults. Botox may be prescribed in cases where to... read more

  • Clinical trials

    Overview
    Depending on several factors, you may be eligible to participate in clinical trials studying new treatments for hyperhidrosis. Eligibility may be based on specifics of your condition, such as whether ... read more

  • Complementary and alternative therapies

    Overview
    Complementary and alternative therapies (CAT) are popular with many people who have hyperhidrosis. CAT treatments for hyperhidrosis may include acupuncture and herbal supplements.

    If you choose to ... read more

  • Cuvposa (Glycopyrrolate)

    Overview
    Cuvposa is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat chronic severe drooling in people ages 3 to 16 with neurological conditions. Cuvposa may be prescribed off-la... read more

  • Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS)

    Overview
    Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) is a surgery used to treat severe hyperhidrosis when no other treatments are effective. ETS is most commonly considered in cases of severe palmar (hand) sweatin... read more

  • Glycopyrrolate

    Overview
    Glycopyrrolate is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat conditions including peptic ulcers and excessive drooling. Glycopyrrolate may be prescribed off-label ... read more

  • Iontophoresis

    Overview
    Iontophoresis is a procedure used to treat some types of hyperhidrosis, especially palmoplantar (hands and feet) hyperhidrosis. Iontophoresis involves the use of a medical device to conduct a mild ele... read more

  • Laser surgery

    Overview
    Laser therapy is type of surgery that can permanently destroy sweat glands under the arms and decrease sweating.

    Laser therapy may be considered in severe cases of excessive underarm sweating when ... read more

  • miraDry

    Overview
    miraDry is type of noninvasive outpatient surgery cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat axillary (underarm) hyperhidrosis. miraDry uses microwave energy to permanently destroy swe... read more

  • Over-the-counter (OTC) antiperspirants

    Overview
    Antiperspirants are the first line of treatment for hyperhidrosis. Some antiperspirants are available with higher-than-normal concentrations of active ingredients without a prescription. Most familiar... read more

  • Oxybutynin

    Overview
    Oxybutynin is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat overactive bladder. Oxybutynin may be prescribed off-label to treat certain types of excessive sweating in... read more

  • Prescription antiperspirants

    Overview
    Antiperspirants are the first line of treatment for hyperhidrosis. Antiperspirants with the maximum concentrations of active ingredients are available only with a prescription. Prescription antiperspi... read more

  • Propantheline

    Overview
    Propantheline is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat stomach ulcers. Propantheline may be prescribed off-label to treat certain types of excessive sweating ... read more

  • Robinul (Glycopyrrolate)

    Overview
    Robinul is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat stomach ulcers. Robinul may be prescribed off-label to treat certain types of excessive sweating including ge... read more

  • Sweat gland removal

    Overview
    During sweat gland excision surgery, sweat glands under the arms are surgically removed and/or damaged. Techniques for sweat gland excision include liposuction, curettage, lasers, and excision.

    Sw... read more