Hormonal Side Effects

Here are some suggestions to manage hot flashes better:

- Drink cool liquids.
- Lower the room temperature, turn on the air conditioner, or turn on a fan.
- A cool damp cloth may be placed on your forehead during a hot flash.
- Dress lightly and wear loose fabrics.
- Avoid hot flash triggers such as spicy food, hot food or drink, cigarettes, alcohol, caffeine, and stressful situations.
- Cool showers may help.
- During a hot flash practice slow, deep breathing.
- Try relaxation techniques such as yoga or meditation.

For severe hot flashes your doctor might recommend taking a break from your treatment for a week. Then restart at a lower dose and slowly increase the dose, allowing your body to adjust to the treatment.
Here are some suggestions to manage hot flashes better:

- Drink cool liquids.
- Lower the room temperature, turn on the air conditioner, or turn on a fan.
- A cool damp cloth may be placed on your forehead during a hot flash.
- Dress lightly and wear loose fabrics.
- Avoid hot flash triggers such as spicy food, hot food or drink, cigarettes, alcohol, caffeine, and stressful situations.
- Cool showers may help.
- During a hot flash practice slow, deep breathing.
- Try relaxation techniques such as yoga or meditation.

For severe hot flashes your doctor might recommend taking a break from your treatment for a week. Then restart at a lower dose and slowly increase the dose, allowing your body to adjust to the treatment.