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. 2022 Oct 26;47(12):2117–2122. doi: 10.1111/ced.15308

Table 2.

Treatment options for menopausal flushing. 11 , 12

Hormonal
Oral oestrogen 0.3–1.25 mg daily
Other options include transdermal patch, vaginal rings and vaginal cream
Nonhormonal
Paroxetine 7.5 mg daily
Venlafaxine 36.5–75 mg daily
Desvenlafaxine 50–100 mg daily
Citalopram 10 mg daily
Escitalopram 10–20 mg daily
Gabapentin 300–900 mg three times daily
Pregabalin 10–50 mg three times daily
Behavioural therapy
Paced respiration training
Relaxation response training