Non-Hormonal Therapies Against Hot Flashes During Menopause
Filed in archive Drugs, Vaccines and Therapeutics by ruth on May 04, 2006

The results of the study showed that
- antidepressants and hypertensive blood pressure medicine decreased the occurence of hot flashes by at least one per day;
- antiseizure medicine eliminated about two hot flashes a day;
- and red clover or soy showed no improvement
The most common adverse side effects for some women using antidepressants included: headache, nausea, sleep disturbances, dry mouth, decreased appetite, dizziness. Blood pressure medication included: dry mouth, sleep disturbances, headache, constipationThe results of the study are published in newest issue of the Journal of American Medical Association. In conclusion, although they are still not the optimal choices, these medications may be considered as alternatives for those who cannot take estrogen. Newsweek's feature article, Is Estrogen For You?, is an enlightening read for those considering their options.. And on the antiseizure medication included sleepiness and fatigue.
[Source: OHSU]
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