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Venlafaxine reduces hot flashes in hormone receptor-positive breast cancer patients receiving tamoxifen: a prospective single-arm, open-label trial.
Breast cancer (Tokyo, Japan) - 1 Mar 2026
Sato Riko, Kamohara Rena, Matsuo Tomohei, Sawa Aya, Okazaki Mai, Hashimoto Sachie, Iguchi-Manaka Akiko, Hara Hisato, Doki Kosuke, Mukai Yuji, Homma Masato, Ishii Ryota, Shimada Kensuke, Bando Hiroko
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Although venlafaxine has shown efficacy for hot flashes in hormone receptor–positive breast cancer, evidence in Asian women (especially premenopausal) remains limited. Hot flashes reduce endocrine therapy adherence and severity may increase with ovarian suppression. We conducted a prospective, single-arm, open-label study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of venlafaxine in tamoxifen-treated patients...
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