Which antibiotics cause excessive sweating?

Some antibiotics can cause excessive sweating as a side effect, although this is relatively uncommon. Sweating may occur due to how the drug interacts with your body or as part of a reaction to an infection being treated.

Antibiotics Associated with Excessive Sweating

1. Fluoroquinolones (e.g., Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin):
   • Can affect the central nervous system, leading to symptoms like sweating, anxiety, or restlessness.
2. Macrolides (e.g., Erythromycin, Azithromycin):
   • May cause sweating as a rare side effect, especially in cases of hypersensitivity or allergic reactions.
3. Tetracyclines (e.g., Doxycycline, Minocycline):
   • Can lead to sweating, especially if the medication causes an increase in body temperature.
4. Cephalosporins (e.g., Ceftriaxone, Cefuroxime):
   • Rarely linked to sweating, often as part of an allergic reaction or fever response.

Other Possible Causes

• Fever: Excessive sweating could result from the infection itself rather than the antibiotic.

• Allergic Reactions: Antibiotics can cause hypersensitivity, leading to sweating, rashes, or other symptoms.

• Drug Interactions: Combining antibiotics with other medications may trigger sweating as a side effect.