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 hot flash relief
- Brisdelle (paroxetine) - The only FDA-approved SSRI specifically for hot flashes
Over-the-Counter Supplements
- Remifemin (Black Cohosh) - Most studied herbal option with decent evidence
- Equelle (S-equol) - Soy-derived supplement with good clinical backing
- Relizen - Swedish pollen extract with solid research support
Lifestyle-Based
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Surprisingly strong clinical evidence
- Cooling products like Embr Wave - A wristband that uses temperature therapy
What to Consider
- Severity of your symptoms
- Other health conditions
- Whether you want prescription vs. natural options
I'd recommend talking to your doctor about Veozah if you want the most clinically proven non-hormonal option, as it was designed specifically for this purpose.
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