This article reviews the published literature on the use of venlafaxine, fluoxetine, and paroxetine for the treatment of hot flashes.

7. Try a low-dose antidepressant Low-dose antidepressants are less effective than hormone therapy for severe hot flashes, but they can be helpful to women who need an alternative. "If you have a ...

The analysis by Loprinzi and co-workers supports the notion that antidepressants and gabapentin decrease menopausal hot flashes. In addition, the study showed that venlafaxine and paroxetine were ...

“As the definitive physiology of hot flashes is not known, I believe it cannot be assumed that the efficacy of the new antidepressants for hot flashes is a class effect,” says lead researcher ...

Hot flashes, caused by hormonal fluctuations ... and medication like HRT or antidepressants can help alleviate these intense experiences. The human body often leaves us tongue-tied with its ...