WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 2002: Re: Menapaus

Re: Menapaus

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Sun, 28 Apr 2002 22:58:01 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 28 Apr 2002, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote: >

Paxil is known for causing sweating and hot flashes.This has been one of it's main side effects.

Very likely it is the paxil. Talk to your doctor about this. He may change you to one that does not have hot flashes as a side effect. I agree it can be the premenopausal changes,but I wanted to assure you that paxil is probably the offender in your case.

>This can just be premenopausal changes. Too early to tell about
>menopause.
>
>Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
>
>Dr. M
>
>At Sun, 28 Apr 2002, Darlene wrote:
>>
>>I am a 42 year old women. I have been having hot flashes for about 2
>>months now. I am also having nightly sweats. These have also have been
>>happening for about 2 months. My one sister went through menapaus whem
>>she was 38. I am currently on 30 mg of paxil a day. I am wondering is
>>this the start of menapaus or is this an effect of the medicine. I have
>>been on paxil for 7 months but recently my dosage was increased from 20
>>to 30 mgs per day. If this is menapaus or the start, what is the best
>>thing to do?
>>
>>--
>>Darlene
>>
>--
>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>Great Neck, New York
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