Clonidine for Treating Hot Flashes
Why It Is Used
Clonidine can be used to treat hot flashes. Because it is a nonhormonal treatment, women with a history of breast cancer can use it without increasing the risk of further cancer cell growth (as in the case of estrogen treatment).
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| Medical Review: | Reference Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
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