Sulfasalaszine and orange sweat?!

Starburst
Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
edited 24. Jul 2011, 20:16 in Living with Arthritis archive
So, this is a bit awkward......

I did know that sulfa can make your wee orange but I read online that it can give your sweat an orange tinge too. I'm on a medication that makes me rather sweaty, (fortunately it doesn't make me smell, I hasten to addd!) which isn't overly pleasant but the positive effects outweigh this side effect. I'm now a bit worried that I will start excreting orangeness! Did anyone else notice this? I'm wondering if it's a common side effect.

Thank you.

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  • Poppyg1rl
    Poppyg1rl Member Posts: 1,245
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Starburst,
    I'm on Sulfa and have been since march 2010, the steroids (prednisolone) made me sweat badly (seriously I was like a tap!) but the Sulfa didnt affect the colour. I think the manufacturers have to warn you of all the possible side effects but that doesn't mean that everyone will suffer from them. As we've said before we're all different with our reactions to all these drugs. Hope I've helped? and good luck with the Sulfa
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  • jenzie06
    jenzie06 Member Posts: 708
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Can't comment on the sweat but sulpha used to turn my contact lenses green (they were blue to start off with so add yellow/orange = green).

    I haven't heard of anyone's sweat turning yellow. If that's any comfort?
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, I havent heard of or experienced this, (yet!?) :shock: Just have the rather luminous wee!!
  • keith1971
    keith1971 Member Posts: 302
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Nope, no orange sweat for me either! And my contact lenses haven't been discoloured either.

    Oh & I don't get orange wee.....more luminous yellow, kinda like a highlighter pen!

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  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    They discolour my contact lenses , wee ,but I haven't noticed the sweat. My sheets are still white.


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  • Starburst
    Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you for the reassurance. I really appreciate it. I feel more confident about starting it now. My rheum wanted me to wait till I'm a few weeks post-surgery but I think I feel up to it now. Just need to book a blood test first 'cause sometimes it can be a nightmare and I have to wait weeks and weeks.

    Thank you again.
  • Ilovemystaffie
    Ilovemystaffie Member Posts: 29
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I took sulfa for 6 years and never had yellow sweat,only the yellow pee.
    Had to stop taking it due to it affecting my kidney functions

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