Primary and review articles published in English were identified by a MEDLINE (1966-June 2003) search using the MeSH terms "hot flashes," "hot flushes," "menopause," and "serotonin reuptake inhibitor.

despite menopause guidelines that state antidepressants shouldn’t be the first option for addressing the low mood linked with perimenopause and menopause, multiple surveys have shown that ...

These antidepressants were generally well tolerated, with the primary adverse events being dry mouth, constipation, decreased appetite, and nausea. Dosages lower than those commonly used to treat ...

If perimenopause is causing or exacerbating anxiety or depression, your healthcare provider may recommend antidepressants to ...

And women in menopause are more likely to develop depression and anxiety because of the loss of estrogen and the general ...