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Re: Prozac for treatment of hot flashes

From: Kelly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 16 Mar 2003 08:12:10 -0600 (CST)

Even if she has been on Prozac (20 mg) every day for 5 months, the "wash out" period is still 5-6 weeks?

Thanks, 

--
Kelly


At Sun, 16 Mar 2003, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>Many antidepressants are used when HRT is not an option.  I have heard
>great things about Effexor, this may be an option if Prozac cannot be
>used.
>
>The "wash out period" for prozac is usually 5-6 weeks.
>
>At Fri, 14 Mar 2003, Kelly wrote:
>>
>>My Mom is a 53 yo who was put on a low dose of Prozac for the treatment
>>of hot flashes.  This treatment worked well but she has had hives on and
>>off for a period of 4 months.  The doctors have ruled everything out
>>(she is not on any other meds), allergies, etc.  They are "guessing" it
>>is from the Prozac.  She has been off the Prozac for at least 4 weeks
>>now, but is still getting hives.  Can you please tell me if:
>>#1: You have heard of Prozac being used in the treatment of hot flashes?
>>#2:  How long will the affects of the drug last?
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>--
>>Kelly
>>



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