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<\/p>\nHave you heard the (health) news? A new drug is going to be offering on the NHS, and it could provide an alternative option for women experiencing menopause symptoms \u2013 namely, hot flushes. The drug is known as fezolentant or Veoza and, while it\u2019s been being privately prescribed to patients already, it\u2019s now going to be made available to suitable patients on the NHS. <\/p>\n
The new drug is designed to offer relief from hot flushes, described by the NHS as \u2018sudden feelings of hot or cold in your face, neck and chest which can make you dizzy\u2019. These flashes affect the majority of women during stages of the menopause, and the new drug could be an alternative to hormone replacement therapy for some.<\/p>\n
Dr Nighat Arif is a GP and women\u2019s health specialist who has been prescribing Veozah and describes it as a \u2018good\u2019 drug for some. She explains that Veoza is a non-hormal medication which \u2018works by blocking Neurokinin B (NKB) in the brain’s thermoregulatory center,\u2019 and can relieve the severity of \u2018moderate to severe hot flashes\u2019 within one week of use and a reduction of the frequency of hot flushes by 60% in 12 weeks<\/p>\n
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So, who can take the new drug? \u2018This is good choice for some women who cannot have systemic HRT or choose not to have HRT,\u2019 says Dr Nighat. \u2018But this drug is not recommended for women living with liver disease, oestrogen-dependant cancers and we are still not sure if it\u2019s safe for breast cancer patients, who are part of the group who cannot have systemic HRT.\u2019 <\/p>\n
There are also side effects to consider. \u2018Veoza can cause headaches, insomnia and serious liver injury,\u2019 says Dr Nighat. \u2018So blood tests are needed before and during the first 3months of treatment, which could make it costly for the NHS.\u2019 Depending on what level of availability the NHS decides to offer the drug at, could also mean it getting hold of it becomes a \u2018postcode lottery\u2019, she adds.<\/p>\n
\u2018Yes, it\u2019s good to have choice – but systemic HRT is still first line and safe for the majority of women, particularly as it includes estrogen. A decline in this hormone which impacts the brain areas involved in memory and cognitive function is thought to be a key driver of “brain fog” so HRT can improve this symptom, but it is also good for bone, brain and heart health, and weight management – as well as dealing with flushes. Women are more than just symptoms of menopause and their underlying biology needs longer term support for preventing future healthcare issues,\u2019 says Dr Nighat. \u2018I am afraid this isn\u2019t the revolution we think it is.\u2019 <\/p>\n
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