A new study has found that the antidepressant Celexa (citalopram) can reduce the severity of hot flashes, at least in the short term. Other studies have found that antidepressants in the class known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors--which includes such meds as Paxil, Prozac, and Effexor--may help hot flashes, as well. But the advantage of Celexa, researchers say, is that it can be used by women who are taking the breast cancer drug tamoxifen, a medication that can also cause hot...
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Two new studies suggest that the botanical remedies black cohosh and red clover don't ease hot flashes or improve cognition during menopause. The... Read more »
Breast cancer survivors who still endure hot flashes may be helped by undergoing hypnosis, a new study has found. Researchers at Baylor University... Read more »
Attending classes that teach meditation and stretching exercises can help improve quality of life for women who have severe hot flashes, researchers... Read more »
Women who have hot flashes and snore may also suffer from sleep apnea, according to a new study of postmenopausal women. One researcher said that... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
A hot flash is a sudden, intense, hot feeling on your face and upper body. Hot flashes can be accompanied by a rapid heartbeat, sweating, nausea,... Read more »