Prozac (Fluoxetine) Effective for Hot Flashes Post-Breast Cancer Treatment ROCHESTER, MN -- March 15, 2002 -- A Mayo Clinic study indicates that Prozac (fluoxetine) can safely and significantly relieve hot flashes in women who have been treated for breast cancer. In this eight-week study, women experienced a 50 percent decrease in the frequency and severity of hot flashes while taking Prozac for the first four weeks of the study. Women randomized to receive a placebo during the first four weeks noted a 36 percent decrease in their hot flashes. Both groups of women were switched to the alternative substance (placebo or Prozac) during the second four-week study period. The findings of this study are published in the March 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. "Our findings provide proof of principle that some of the newer antidepressants can relieve hot flashes," says Charles Loprinzi, MD, a Mayo Clinic medical oncologist and lead researcher on the study. [03/18/2002; Doctor's Guide] Remember we are NOT Doctors and have NO medical training. This site is like an Encylopedia - there are many pages, many links on many topics. Support our work with any size DONATION - see left side of any page - for how to donate. You can help raise awareness of CAM.