Sweaty Palms: Manic Episode or Medication?
Reader’s Question
Q:
Can excessively sweaty palms be an indication of the onset of a ‘manic episode‘ in someone that has already been diagnosed as having manic episodes and is currently taking Seroquel for this problem?
Our Clinical Psychologist’s Reply
A:
Sweaty palms are not associated with the onset of a manic episode. Excessive perspiration, however, is often a side effect of the Seroquel. The onset of a manic or hypomanic (lesser state of mania) episode includes decreased need for sleep, excessive talkativeness and energy, elation, spending sprees, hypersexuality, and increased risk taking.
