Role of paroxetine in the management of hot flashes in gyn cancer survivors (randomized single-center controlled trial)

 Pronunciation

Generic Name: paroxetine (pa ROX a teen)
Brand Names: Brisdelle, Paxil, Paxil CR, Pexeva

 Paroxetine, also known by the trade names Paxil and Seroxat among others

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abstract:
Role of paroxetine in the management of hot flashes in gynecological cancer survivors: Results of the first randomized single-center controlled trial
  

Highlights

• •To examine the effects of paroxetine supplementation on hot flashes and sleep in gynecological cancer survivors
• •We compared 7.5 mg oral paroxetine or placebo daily for 16 weeks in gynecological cancer survivors.
• •Paroxetine 7.5 mg significantly reduces hot flashes in weekly frequency and severity in gynecological cancer survivors.