Venlafaxine Hydrochloride for the Treatment of Hot Flashes

@article{Schober2003VenlafaxineHF,
  title={Venlafaxine Hydrochloride for the Treatment of Hot Flashes},
  author={Christina E Schober and Nicole T. Ansani},
  journal={Annals of Pharmacotherapy},
  year={2003},
  volume={37},
  pages={1703 - 1707}
}
OBJECTIVE: To review the literature evaluating venlafaxine for the treatment of hot flashes. DATA SOURCES: Clinical literature accessed through MEDLINE (1966–August 2002), PubMed, Harrison's Online, and references of reviewed articles. Key terms used were venlafaxine, Effexor, hot flashes, and vasomotor symptoms. DATA SYNTHESIS: Not all patients experiencing hot flashes are candidates for traditional hormonal therapy. Nonhormonal alternatives have long been explored, but conflicting evidence of… 
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