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Is Gabapentin The Right Medicine To Get Rid Of Night Sweats?

yes,I am going thru menopause,i am 57yrs old. i need something to stop the night sweats, during the the n morning. my clothes are soaked. i have had a histrorectomy 9yers. i doctor asked my primorey Dr.he perscribed me. Gabapentin 300 mg capsule, i need hormones? i have read up on it and does not say menopause and night drenches. Can you recommend something else Please. sincerely Annette Ximenez 9-16-2017
Mon, 20 Mar 2017
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Hello,

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

I have read your question fully and understand your concerns.

Gabapentin can be used for menopausal hot flushes and night sweats, but 300 mg dose may be too small and there may not be any benefit on it. At 900 mg dose, you can see some benefit. You can take the Gabapentin 300 mg three times a day.

Alternatively, you can try Clonidine (a BP medicine) at dose of 50 micrograms twice a day. You can then gradually increase the dose to maximum of 200 micrograms twice a day.

You could definitely try Hormone Replacement Therapy too – it does work well to relieve the menopausal symptoms, but it has its side effects, and you need to be assessed first by a doctor to make sure that there are no contraindications for HRT.

I hope this answer has helped you.

Thank you
Regards
Dr Sunita Sayammagaru
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Is Gabapentin The Right Medicine To Get Rid Of Night Sweats?

Hello, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. I have read your question fully and understand your concerns. Gabapentin can be used for menopausal hot flushes and night sweats, but 300 mg dose may be too small and there may not be any benefit on it. At 900 mg dose, you can see some benefit. You can take the Gabapentin 300 mg three times a day. Alternatively, you can try Clonidine (a BP medicine) at dose of 50 micrograms twice a day. You can then gradually increase the dose to maximum of 200 micrograms twice a day. You could definitely try Hormone Replacement Therapy too – it does work well to relieve the menopausal symptoms, but it has its side effects, and you need to be assessed first by a doctor to make sure that there are no contraindications for HRT. I hope this answer has helped you. Thank you Regards Dr Sunita Sayammagaru