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Best Non-Hormonal Treatments for Hot Flashes
Prescription Options (Most Effective)
- Veozah (fezolinetant) - FDA-approved specifically for hot flashes; blocks nerve signals that trigger them. Currently the gold standard non-hormonal option
- Brisdelle (paroxetine) - Low-dose antidepressant FDA-approved for hot flashes
- Effexor (venlafaxine) - Commonly prescribed off-label with good results
Over-the-Counter Supplements
- Remifemin (Black Cohosh) - Most studied herbal option with reasonable evidence
- Estroven - Popular combination supplement with black cohosh
- Equelle (S-equol) - Derived from soy isoflavones, has good clinical backing
Lifestyle-Based Solutions
- Embr Wave - Wristband device that uses temperature therapy to reduce hot flash intensity
- Chillow or BedJet - Cooling sleep products that help with night sweats
Mind-Body Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Has solid clinical evidence
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction programs like those offered through Calm or local therapists
💡 Tip: Talk to your doctor first, especially about Veozah or prescription options, as they tend to work best for moderate-to-severe symptoms.