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  • SSRIs for Hot Flashes A low-dose SSRI (paroxetine 7.5 mg) approved by the FDA for moderate-to-severe hot flashes.
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SSRIs for Hot Flashes A low-dose SSRI (paroxetine 7.5 mg) approved by the FDA for moderate-to-severe hot flashes.
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EfficacySSRIs for Hot Flashes Recommended

Recommended by the Menopause Society for symptom relief.

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CostSSRIs for Hot Flashes $69–$200 monthly Insurance: Varies—
DurationSSRIs for Hot Flashes Daily pill (ongoing)—
ReversibilitySSRIs for Hot Flashes Reversible—
STI protectionSSRIs for Hot Flashes No—
How it worksSSRIs for Hot Flashes

Low-dose paroxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that blocks the reuptake of serotonin. How it reduces hot flash frequency and severity is not known.

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PrescriptionSSRIs for Hot Flashes Required Telehealth Prescription—
Side effectsSSRIs for Hot Flashes
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Fatigue or malaise
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Who shouldn't use thisSSRIs for Hot Flashes
  • Current or recent MAOI use (within 14 days)
  • Concomitant thioridazine or pimozide
  • Pregnancy
  • Hypersensitivity to paroxetine or any ingredient
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