Venlafaxine

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Has anyone been prescribed venlafaxine to treat menopause symptoms such as hot flushes? Is it working for you? Any side effects? 
I had a BSO in January and before that was taking HRT. I’ve since stopped HRT and on the advice of the menopause clinic I was referred to, I was prescribed venlafaxine. I’ve had to stop taking it as I had unbearable side effects. I’m just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience? 

  • Ive been on venlafaxine for anxiety and mood swings for 10 years. It has literally changed my life for the better.  However it hasn't helped me at all for menopause. 

    1. If I don't take it on a regular schedule I start to feel 'weird'. 
  • Hi - thanks for the reply. Yes it helped me feel more calm but it didn’t help with the hot flushes. I thought it was worth trying but I’m out of options at the moment!