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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) - An antidepressant shown to significantly reduce hot flash frequency
- Brisdelle (paroxetine) - The only FDA-approved SSRI specifically for hot flashes
Over-the-Counter Supplements
- Remifemin (Black Cohosh) - Well-studied herbal option with decent evidence
- Estroven - Popular supplement blend containing black cohosh
- Relizen - Swedish pollen extract with good clinical backing and few side effects
Lifestyle Approaches
- Ebb Insomnia/Cooling products - Cooling devices for night sweats
- Embr Wave - Wrist cooling device with clinical support
Important Notes
- See your doctor first - prescription options are significantly more effective
- Results vary person to person
- Some supplements can interact with medications
Veozah is currently considered the most promising new option if you want to avoid hormones entirely, but it requires a prescription.
Would you like more details on any specific option?