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What can i be given for hot flashes and mood swings. my family has a very high history of cancer.?
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Menopausal symptoms: The ssri mood medications have been shown to be helpful for menstrual or hormonal mood swings. Clonidine works well for hot flashes. Check with your doctor to discuss which regimen might irk best for you.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Few things: Would not do hormones due to cancer risk, sometimes ssri s, some newer seizure meds and some supplements have been said to work but nothing is guaranteed and some meds have other side effects.
Answered 7/15/2013
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