6. Medication

Complications with side effects brought on by medication is not uncommon. Medications used for conditions such as diabetes, or hormone-blocking medications used for fighting certain forms of cancer have all been linked to cases of night sweats. The most common sufferers of medication borne night sweats would be those taking antidepressants. Between eight and 22 percent of users experience this side effect.

Even something as innocuous as aspirin can lead to sweating, as it thins your blood out and makes your body prone to overheating. If you’ve started taking a new medication recently and are waking up soaked, the culprit is probably in the pills.