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This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

A randomized placebo-controlled trial of oxybutynin for the initial treatment of palmar and axillary hyperhidrosis. J Vasc Surg 2012; 55: 1696-1700.

Published: 15th August 2012

Authors: Wolosker N, de Campos JRM, Kauffman P, Puech-Leao P

Conclusion

Fifty patients were included and randomly allocated rising doses of oxybutynin. Hyperhidrosis improved in over 70 per cent of treated patients, most of whom reported improved quality of life. Almost half reported symptoms such as dry mouth.

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