Hot flashes are a very common menopause symptom. They occur during menopause when the ovaries gradually or suddenly stop producing the female hormones, estrogen. The reduced estrogen levels results in many different symptoms, hot flushes being one of the most common symptoms. Treatments for hot flashes includes natural herbal supplements and traditional drugs.
| Traditional Drug Treatments for Hot Flashes |
|---|
| Generic Name | Brand Names |
|---|
| Hormone Replacement Therapy | Various HRT Brands |
| Clonidine | Catapres |
| Tibolone | Livial |
Hormone replacement therapy works to relieve hot flashes by replacing estrogen produced by the ovaries with estrogen from tablets, capsules, patches, pessaries or creams.
Clonidine is a drug typically used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It can also be used to treat hot flashes. It's use is often reserved for treatment of hot flashes in women who are intolerant or unwilling to take HRT.
Tibolone is derived from naturally occurring steroids. It has estrogenic, progestogenic and androgenic actions. It is used to treat menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal irritation, depression, loss of sexual desire and can be used to prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis.
The information provided is intended solely for general information and is NOT to replace advice from your physician or other medical professionals and should NOT be relied upon for any diagnosis, treatment or care. Always check with your doctor before starting any new drug or alternative/natural/herbal treatments and supplements.
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