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Hot and cold flashes Report

A hot flash (or hot flush) is a sudden, temporary sensation of heat predominantly experienced by women during menopause, and as a side effect of some hormone therapies. Sometimes these episodes are accompanied by a reverse experience of a sudden, temporary sensation of coldness and chills.


What we've learned from patients who report Hot and cold flashes

Symptom severities

Severe
36
Moderate
79
Mild
55
None
26

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Hot and cold flashes

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Hot and cold flashes
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Paxil 1   Paxil: 1%
Gabapentin 1   Gabapentin: 1%

Report created on February 12, 2012.