As an alternative to hormone replacement therapy, many women will instead take a slight dose of antidepressants. These medicines are called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). Primarily an antidepressant, a side effect of the drug is that it can reduce the number of hot flushes a menopausal woman will experience throughout menopause. There are side effects of this drug such as reduced sex drive and nausea, and it is not right for every woman, or when it is mixed with other prescription medicine. This medication will need to be prescribed by your doctor.
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