Anecdotal evidence suggested that venlafaxine, one of a newer class of antidepressants called selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, could alleviate hot flashes, he explained.
As for hot flashes and night sweats, the anti-seizure drug gabapentin or certain antidepressants in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class may help some women, says Deborah Grady, M.