A case report of sweating caused by hydromorphone

Lauren E. Bode, PharmD, BCPS

doi:10.5055/jom.2019.0509

Authors

Lauren E. Bode, PharmD, BCPS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5055/jom.2019.0509

Keywords:

opioid analgesics, sweating, thermoregulation

Abstract

Thermoregulatory control of shivering and sweating is a complex process that can be affected by centrally acting medications. Opioids, in particular fentanyl and methadone, have been associated with sweating, but it remains a relatively rare occurrence in clinical practice. Under-recognition of this medication side-effect may lead to patient discomfort as well as a potentially unnecessary work-up to determine the etiology of the sweating. Here, we discuss severe sweating caused by hydromorphone that resolved upon the medication's discontinuation.

Author Biography

Lauren E. Bode, PharmD, BCPS

Department of Pharmacy, UNC Medical Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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