Your Nose Knows: These Body Odors Can Point To Bigger Health Problems

Medications

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We discussed the effect of certain birth control pills on body odor earlier, but there are other medications that can wreak havoc on our smells. Each person’s body reacts differently to various medications, so it’s not possible to predict whether a drug will alter your body’s scent.

However, there are some medications that are common culprits — especially antidepressants that contain Bupropion Hydrochloride. This chemical compound is known to cause excessive sweating in some patients, which frequently leads to an increase in body odor. Talk with your doctor about alternate medications if you’re experiencing changes in your sweat and/or body odor.