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Suggest Treatment For Depression And Hot Flashes In A Post Menopausal Patient

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Posted on Thu, 21 Sep 2017
Question: I am post menopausal 65 years old I also have high blood pressure a year ago I had knee replacement surgery and since then I have had depression hot flashes and night sweats with mood swings the last time I took homone replacement I d hemoraged so I'm looking for something else
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Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Low-dose antidepressants;

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I have gone carefully through your concern.

I would suggest a low dose antidepressants for treatment of your symptoms.

Certain antidepressants related to the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may decrease menopausal hot flashes.

A low-dose antidepressant for management of hot flashes may be useful for women who can't take estrogen for health reasons or for women who need an antidepressant for a mood disorder.

So, it will help for both of them.

Please consult your physician for the prescription and proceed accordingly.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta

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Suggest Treatment For Depression And Hot Flashes In A Post Menopausal Patient

Brief Answer: Low-dose antidepressants; Detailed Answer: Hello and thank you for asking! I have gone carefully through your concern. I would suggest a low dose antidepressants for treatment of your symptoms. Certain antidepressants related to the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may decrease menopausal hot flashes. A low-dose antidepressant for management of hot flashes may be useful for women who can't take estrogen for health reasons or for women who need an antidepressant for a mood disorder. So, it will help for both of them. Please consult your physician for the prescription and proceed accordingly. Let me know if I can assist you further. Best wishes, Dr.Mirjeta