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1: Ann Pharmacother. 2003 Nov;37(11):1703-7.Click here to read Links

Venlafaxine hydrochloride for the treatment of hot flashes.

Schober CE, Ansani NT.

Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics, School of Pharmacy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2546, USA. schoberce@msx.upmc.edu

OBJECTIVE: To review the literature evaluating venlafaxine for the treatment of hot flashes. DATA SOURCES: Clinical literature accessed through MEDLINE (1966-August 2002), PubMed, Harrison's Online, and references of reviewed articles. Key terms used were venlafaxine, Effexor, hot flashes, and vasomotor symptoms. DATA SYNTHESIS: Not all patients experiencing hot flashes are candidates for traditional hormonal therapy. Nonhormonal alternatives have long been explored, but conflicting evidence of efficacy exists. CONCLUSIONS: Venlafaxine is an effective nonhormonal alternative for relief from uncontrolled hot flashes.

PMID: 14565812 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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