New Treatment for Women with hot flashes who have had Estrogen related cancers

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Gaba-pentin also known as Neurontin is usually used for seizure disorders, nerve pain and Trigeminal Neuralgia. It works by stabilizing the nerve membrane. When given to a group of women who had had breast cancer it appeared to work as well some of the antidepressants. In fact the drug cut the frequency of hot flashes in half. This is great news since this drug has very little side effects and does not change a person’s personality.