selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

SSRIs for Vasomotor Symptoms and Bone Health

Recent research has indicated that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may be an effective option for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause. However, it has been documented in some recent observational studies that [...]

By |2015-07-29T09:31:16-04:00July 28th, 2015|Menopausal Symptoms, Outcomes, Treatment, Vasomotor Symptoms|Comments Off on SSRIs for Vasomotor Symptoms and Bone Health

Low Dose Paroxetine Improves Sleep in Postmenopausal Symptoms

Last year, the FDA approved the first non-hormonal treatment for hot flashes – a 7.5-mg formulation of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) paroxetine which was marketed under the name of Brisdelle. A new study [...]

By |2018-06-09T17:53:30-04:00August 25th, 2014|Medication, Menopausal Symptoms, Sleep Disorders, Treatment|Comments Off on Low Dose Paroxetine Improves Sleep in Postmenopausal Symptoms

FDA Approves Nonhormonal Drug for Hot Flashes: Low-Dose Paroxetine to be Marketed as Brisdelle

The FDA recently approved a 7.5-mg formulation of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) paroxetine mesylate for the treatment of hot flashes.   It will be marketed under the name of Brisdelle.

By |2015-08-06T09:25:00-04:00July 15th, 2013|Menopausal Symptoms, Vasomotor Symptoms|Comments Off on FDA Approves Nonhormonal Drug for Hot Flashes: Low-Dose Paroxetine to be Marketed as Brisdelle
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