Sweating and body smell

[zthom]

Now I am taking Prednisone 15mg, Pentasa 2x2, Omeprazol, Zineryt and Vigantol. I am sweating a lot and I have bad body smell. Could it be caused by the medicine?

 

[Rebecca85]

I don't know- but I sweat a lot and smell (like a chemically smell) whenever I am in a flare or ill with something else like flu.

 

[littlemissh]

I sweat when on pred, particularly at night. Though I am on pred if crohn's is active so I always wonder if it is the pred or the crohn's.

 

[Samboi]

When on Pred my body exudes a strong sweet honey smell.
It can be quite intense.

 

[zthom]

Can I do something against it?

 

[Rebecca85]

You can try extra strong deodorants from a pharmacy, they come in a roll on or stick type, and usually say to apply at night and wash off in the morning (the active ingredient is absorbed under the skin and blocks the pores to stop you sweating). Other than that, just good hygiene! (I often carry baby wipes and a change of shirt if I know I'm going to be out all day and it's warm)