Veozah (fezolinetant) is a hormone-free treatment of moderate to severe
vasomotor symptoms (VMS) due to menopause. The symptoms of VMS include hot flashes and night sweats.
Before the approval of Vezoah, the standard treatment for VMS has been
hormone replacement therapy (HRT) using estrogen supplements. However, this path can negatively affect the heart and increases the risk of breast cancer. The FDA has now approved fezolinetant, a neurokinin receptor 3 antagonist (NK3), as a nonhormonal treatment for VMS.
Dosage
Take Vezoah as prescribed and follow the instructions supplied by the pharmacist. The usual oral dose is a single tablet taken at about the same time each day. Vezoah can be taken with or without food.
If a dose is forgotten, take the missed dose as soon as remembered on the same day. If there is less than 12 hours before the next scheduled dose, do not take the missed dose and continue with the regular schedule the following day. Do not double-dose to make up for the missed dose. If several doses are missed, consult a doctor for advice.
Storage
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Read our helpful blog for tips on
handling medicine safely.
This text is for informational purposes only. Please consult a doctor or pharmacist before using any medication.
Read the manufacturer’s information leaflet that comes with the medication.
The most commonly reported side effects of Vezoah are:
- Diarrhea
- Insomnia
- Abdominal pain
Not all side effects are listed here. If these or other unlisted symptoms persist or worsen, consult a healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Veozah is the first FDA-approved non-hormonal treatment for the symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes and night sweats.
Menopause sees the body going through major hormonal changes. During perimenopause, there is a steady decrease in the amount of hormones produced in the ovaries, mainly estrogen and progesterone. Monthly periods become erratic and finally stop altogether. 12 months after the last period, a woman is in menopause.
When the ovaries no longer make enough estrogen and progesterone, it can result in the symptoms of hormone deficiency, which include vasomotor symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats. Other symptoms include headaches and migraines that are worse than usual, muscle aches and joint pains, changes in body shape, weight gain, skin changes including dry and itchy skin, vaginal dryness, pain, itching or discomfort during sex, and reduced libido (sex drive).