In late June (2013) the FDA approved paroxetine (Brisdelle) to treat hotflashes associated with menopause. Brisdell is a lower dose version of the drug Paxil, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Paroxetine is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, panic attacks, and a host of other psychiatric disorders. It’s a powerful drug with a […]