They were randomized into three groups receiving placebo, There were no statistically significant differences between the groups in respect to number of hot flushes, Kupperman index, or Beck's Depression Scale, although there was a tendency in all these parameters in favor of SSRIs versus placebo. The item(s) has been successfully added to " Please try after some time.Your message has been successfully sent to your colleague.Some error has occurred while processing your request. Feel rather angry about time I lost – and wrong information!” Jayne Harrison was offered antidepressants for her menopause symptoms. Data is temporarily unavailable. Please try after some time.Get new journal Tables of Contents sent right to your email inbox For vaginal dryness, prescribe a vaginal … The results of studies on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are promising, but long-term results do not exist. Please try after some time.Your message has been successfully sent to your colleague.Some error has occurred while processing your request. E-mail: Nonhormonal treatment of postmenopausal symptoms is a subject of great interest today. your express consent. When my doctor suggested these anti depressants I was like but I'm not depressed! doi: 10.1093/jncics/pkz088. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy. This is one of two UKMi Medicines Q&As addressing the management of menopausal hot flushes (vasomotor symptoms) with non-hormonal drug therapy. Your Name: (optional) Please try again soon. Your Name: (optional) Antidepressants are generally safe. 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(the main problem being the hot flushes/night sweats) but as I still have regular periods and there is a family history of breast cancer she was reluctant to prescribe HRT. Southampton Medicines Advice Service, UKMi . Speroff L, Gass M, Constantine G, Olivier S … Your Name: (optional) may email you for journal alerts and information, but is committed The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of One hundred fifty healthy women suffering from menopausal symptoms were recruited to this placebo-controlled double-blind study with a follow-up period of 9 months. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Message: For immediate assistance, contact Customer Service: By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. 38 years experience Psychiatry. The results of studies on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are promising, but long-term results do not exist. Tests typically aren't needed to diagnose menopause. This article has been saved into your User Account, in the Favorites area, under the new folder Fluoxetine is a type of antidepressant known as an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor). Note that the use of antidepressants for treating menopausal symptoms is off-label. This article has been saved into your User Account, in the Favorites area, under the new folder The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of One hundred fifty healthy women suffering from menopausal symptoms were recruited to this placebo-controlled double-blind study with a follow-up period of 9 months. For immediate assistance, contact Customer Service: Epub 2016 Oct 5. I took fluoxetine for about 3 years for PND. Discontinuation rates at nine months were 40% in the placebo group, 34% in the fluoxetine group and 34% in the citalopram group. However, most antidepressants used for menopause symptoms are considered off-label use. 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