Jezza
Well-known member
Hi there,
Now since HH is not running in my family, yet I have it quite badly myself, I was looking into underlying causes, like pheocromocytoma and hyperthyroidism, both of which I can't check myself so I won't know till I ask the medical people to look into it, but also social anxiety disorder, and I came accross someting:
Although this guy is 60, it sounds interesting nonetheless I think, anyone has some experience with this drug? As much as I dislike the idea of taking drugs in general and antidepressants in particular if it cures my HH I'll take a view trays... :wink:
Now since HH is not running in my family, yet I have it quite badly myself, I was looking into underlying causes, like pheocromocytoma and hyperthyroidism, both of which I can't check myself so I won't know till I ask the medical people to look into it, but also social anxiety disorder, and I came accross someting:
Mr. A, a 60-year-old man, was seen for the first time in our outpatient clinic with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder according to DSM-IV criteria. He reported having been affected for over 45 years by essential hyperhidrosis affecting several bodily areas. His diagnosis of hyperhidrosis was confirmed by his many medical records. His condition was not affected by any drugs. He was taking lorazepam, 2.5 mg/day, but was showing no improvement. At baseline, his score on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale was 20, and his score on the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale was 14. We prescribed mirtazapine, 30 mg/day. After only 3 weeks of treatment, Mr. A's hyperhidrosis disappeared completely. Mirtazapine was well tolerated, apart from morning sedation. After 6 weeks of treatment, his hyperhidrosis was still better, his score on the Hamilton depression scale was 7, his score on the Hamilton anxiety scale was 5. Lorazepam was discontinued.
Follow-up visits were made at 6 and 16 months: at 6 months, Mr. A was in excellent clinical condition with no hyperhidrosis. He continued taking mirtazapine at a lower dose of 15 mg/day. At 16 months, Mr. A was still free of hyperhidrosis.
Although this guy is 60, it sounds interesting nonetheless I think, anyone has some experience with this drug? As much as I dislike the idea of taking drugs in general and antidepressants in particular if it cures my HH I'll take a view trays... :wink: