If you’ve woken up in the middle of the night drenched in sweat, it can be a bit scary. 

You could be experiencing night sweats, which are usually associated with menopause.

But medical experts say the condition can be caused by other issues or situations as well. 

And, if medication is causing the night sweats, a prescriber can “re-evaluate the condition to look for alternative medication or to adjust the doses,” he said.

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Erica Lamberg is a contributing reporter for Fox News Digital.