Verbatim response from Claude
Best Non-Hormonal Treatments for Hot Flashes
Prescription Options (Most Effective)
- Veozah (fezolinetant) - FDA-approved specifically for hot flashes; blocks brain receptors that trigger them. Currently the gold standard non-hormonal option
- Effexor (venlafaxine) - Antidepressant with strong evidence for reducing hot flash frequency
- Brisdelle (paroxetine) - The only FDA-approved SSRI specifically for hot flashes
OTC Supplements (Moderate Evidence)
- Remifemin - Black cohosh supplement with decent research support
- Estroven - Popular blend containing black cohosh and other botanicals
- Equelle - Contains S-equol (derived from soy) with some clinical backing
Lifestyle Tools
- Embr Wave - Wearable wristband that uses temperature therapy to reduce perceived hot flash intensity
- Chillow or BedJet - Cooling sleep systems that help with night sweats
What I'd Recommend Starting With
If you want the most effective option, ask your doctor about Veozah — it's specifically designed for this and works without hormones.
For a natural first step, try Remifemin as it has the most research behind it.
Always consult your doctor before starting any treatment.