Does prednisone make you sweat?

Kind of a weird question, but I've been on prednisone for a couple months now and have noticed that I've been sweating a ton more than usual. Is this from the prednisone? Or am I just crazy?!

I normally use an all-natural deodorant but I'm about ready to go buy anti-perspirant! It's so weird. I normally don't sweat much at all.




Kathryn

When I was on the higher doses...i would sweat more frequently and had night sweats but as my dose came down, that gradually improved. When I got down to 30 mg daily, i didnt have an issue at all!

Oh, I sweat, believe me!

But I didn't answer this question because (I think from growing up outside in south Florida) I've always sweat fairly heavily. I have no idea of it's more or less with prednisone!!

And underarms sweat ISN"T my big issue -- my body ends up with a thin layer of salt due to all the sweating I do.

I guess my message is -- be thankful, you could always have MORE! :)

These responses to prednisone sweats have been SO useful. I just returned from a vacation that was undermined by tremendously heavy sweating. Everyone else was wearing jackets while I was dripping, scrubbing my face with a handkerchief, unable to wear my hearing aids because dampness ruins them. I'd gone up to a mere 15 mg for the trip, to handle a mild lupus flare. As soon as I got home, I reduced to 10 mg. and saw the sweating go way down. I've been on prednisone for 4 years, dose going up and down depending on flares, but hadn't put 2 + 2 together till now. It's a miracle drug when flares come along--make it possible for me to walk--but I'm going to try to wean myself--gradually. Amazing that 5 mg. would make such a terrible difference. Has anyone had succes with substitutes for prednisone? I'm already on plaquenil.