Verbatim response from Claude
Best Non-Hormonal Treatments for Hot Flashes
Prescription Options
- Veozah (fezolinetant) - FDA-approved specifically for hot flashes; blocks brain receptors that trigger them. Very effective and relatively new.
- Brisdelle (paroxetine) - The only FDA-approved SSRI for hot flashes
- Effexor (venlafaxine) - Widely used off-label, well-studied for hot flash reduction
Over-the-Counter Supplements
- Remifemin (Black Cohosh) - Most researched herbal option with reasonable evidence
- Equelle (S-equol) - Derived from soy isoflavones, good clinical backing
- Relizen - Swedish pollen extract, shown in studies to reduce frequency
Lifestyle Approaches
- Keeping room cool - Fans, cooling pillows like Chillow or BedJet
- Stress reduction - Apps like Calm for mindfulness, which studies show helps
- Avoiding triggers - Caffeine, alcohol, spicy food
My Top Recommendation
Veozah is currently considered the gold standard non-hormonal option if you want proven effectiveness - talk to your doctor about it.
Always consult your doctor before starting any treatment, especially prescription options.