Do you consider co-prescibring hormone therapy and anticoagulation in a patient with prior DVT and uncontrollable VSM uncontrolled by non-hormonal therapies?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
I would not co-prescribe hormone therapy in a patient who is on anticoagulation for a prior DVT due to its pro-coagulant effect. Non-hormonal medications that can help with vasomotor symptoms include escitalopram, venlafaxine, and gabapentin. Usually one of these 3 medications can relieve vasomotor ...