Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a common treatment for the signs and symptoms of menopause Many women, however, cannot be treated with hormones due to other medical conditions. Other may be reluctant to use HRT due to known risks from the treatment. Photo of a middle aged woman Photo credit: FDA / public domain Brisdelle represents the first FDA approved treatment for hot flashes and night sweats that does not use hormones. While physicians may have prescribed medications such as a selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor for menopause symptoms in the past, none had been approved for that use. Brisdelle provides a daily dose of 7.5 mg of paroxetine, a lower dose than for other...
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