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The gama-thing for hot flashes

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MostlyWater
MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
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Saw a new dr and she recommended a gama thing for hot flashes. that's not what it's orginal use was, though, it's a kidney thing I think.

She was very keen on Prozac, though - has anyone tried either of these things?

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  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
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    the gama thing, do you mean gamma-aminobutyric acid aka brand name Lyrica
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
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    No

    Gaba pentin
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    edited October 2018
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    Gaba pentin. Interesting. I have some gaba at the house (the dog's, for pain)... wonder what dose.
    My sister was on gaba for pain for quite a while. Wonder what she's say.

    I wonder if the "natural" gaba supplements would help. I tried them for sleep, and they did help a bit.
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
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    They are worth a try !!!
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
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    I bought some gaba supplements. I'll post my results. If any.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
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    I'm not going to say CAUSATION, yet, BUT: I've been taking two GABA 750mg GABA supplements since October 23 and I have had almost no hot flashes, and my sleep is much less interrupted by night sweats. It may be coincidence, but I do notice a change.

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