6 ways to conquer night sweats, from breathable pillows to personal fans Summary List Placement Table of Contents: Masthead Sticky Nothing interrupts sleep or creates an incredibly uncomfortable experience the next morning quite like night sweats. I know it all too well: I regularly contend with a feeling of clamminess and the ickiness of damp sheets and pillowcase, which just adds to the innate unpleasantness of my blaring alarm. Related Article Module: The 5 best bed sheets we tested in 2021 Dr. Noelani González , MD, director of cosmetic dermatology at Mount Sinai West, explains that evening perspiration can be caused by a vast range of things, including menopause, chemotherapy, pregnancy, and certain medications, like NSAIDs (such as Aleve and Advil), anti-nausea medications, and antipyretics, aka anti-fever medications. Personally, I''ve found my excessive sweating is caused mostly by certain prescription medications I take daily, worsening when I drink alcohol, eat a heat-packed bowl of Szechuan peppercorn-doused Dan Dan noodles, or experience a ton of stress. "The first step is reaching out to your healthcare providers to address any conditions or medications that could be contributing to symptoms," recommends Dr.