this is helpful I'll check this out. At 47 i am having the Dr jekyll and Mrs hyde symptoms right now.....Can't sleep either so that makes me "real pleasant to be around :)"

The hot flashes are at the most in opportune times like when I'm meeting with clients and feel like I just had a shower......yuck. I need something so I'll let you know what success I have.

Yes, please let us know.

I also am very aware of what triggers my hot flashes, including that lovely cup of coffee or glass of wine and stress.

So I am always prepared with a jacket I can remove. :-)

Is this something you can take while taking antidepressants? I am always hesitant to take anything that is over the counter product as I don't know if it will cause a problem with the other meds I am on. I'll have to ask my doctor next time I go in. There has to be something!

Yes, please ask your doctor. I did a brief search and could not find any contraindications other than use during pregnancy and on tamoxifen but it is highly possible that there is no research on it.

So your doctor will need to determine if he/she thinks it is safe.

Now there is research that indicates certain antidepressants help with hot flashes - Prozac specifically and possibly Effexor. I had some good results on those for hot flashes and mood swings a few years ago.

Effexor is what I take and, believe me, it does nothing for nightsweats! As for hot flashes, I haven't had much experience with those yet--could be the Effexor is why.

Ask your pharmacist....they are more knowledgeable about interactions.

Thanks AnitaP!