Methods for treating hot flashes and improving the quality of li

Details Methods for treating hot flashes and improving the quality of li Methods for treating hot flashes and improving the quality of li

1998-09-23

2000-12-26

Spear, James M.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Tablets, lozenges, or pills

424451, 514178, A61K 920, A61K 948, A61K 3156

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ABSTRACT:
A method for treating hot flashes in a castrated prostatic cancer patient who is diagnosed with hot flashes warranting treatment or who is experiencing at least approximately 5 hot flashes per day is provided in which from 25 mg to 150 mg cyproterone acetate per day is orally administered to the patient. A method for improving the multidimensional quality of life of such a patient is also provided. Palliative therapy for an advanced stage patient also improves quality of life.

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