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Medication · Also: Veozah

Fezolinetant

A non-hormonal oral medication (brand Veozah) FDA-approved for menopausal hot flashes.

A non-hormonal oral medication (brand Veozah) FDA-approved for menopausal hot flashes.

Also known as: Veozah

Fezolinetant, sold as Veozah, is a non-hormonal oral medication that targets a brain pathway (the neurokinin 3 receptor) involved in temperature regulation. The FDA approved it for moderate-to-severe hot flashes due to menopause.

It provides a non-estrogen option; a prescriber evaluates suitability and monitors as directed by the label.

Related terms

Vasomotor symptoms

The hot flashes and night sweats that are the hallmark symptoms of the menopause transition.

Hot flashes

Sudden sensations of heat, often with flushing and sweating, common during menopause.

Paroxetine

An SSRI; at a low dose it is the FDA-approved non-hormonal treatment for menopausal hot flashes.

Source

DailyMed: Veozah

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