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Venlafaxine Hydrochloride for the Treatment of Hot Flashes

Christina E Schober, Nicole T. Ansani

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Abstract

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.

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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.

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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.

Key concepts: Venlafaxine, Venlafaxine Hydrochloride, Medicine, Vasomotor, Psychotherapist, Psychiatry, Anesthesia, Psychology

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