🔥💊 F.D.A. Give Green Light to New Drug fo’ Treat Hot Flashes
No can handle da heat? No worry, da Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.) jus’ approved one new medication fo’ help with hot flashes in women going through menopause. Finally, one potential solution fo’ da discomfort and excessive sweating dat disrupts everyday life fo’ years. 🌡️💦💊
Da drug, going be called Veozah, da first nonhormonal medication fo’ target one specific neuron in da brain dat get all outta balance when estrogen levels drop. According to Marci English, one vice president from Astellas Pharma, da company dat made dis medication, dis drug normally prescribed to women in their 50s during da menopausal phase, which can last up to seven years. Da F.D.A. give da green light fo’ use dis drug with moderate to severe symptoms. 🧠💪🌺
Why Dis Importan’: We no get much harmless remedies Feeling like you stay catching fire? No worry, you not alone. Hot flashes one common symptom of menopause, and Astellas say about 60 percent of women goin’ through dis phase experience it. Da F.D.A. Center for Drug Evaluation and Research official, Dr. Janet Maynard, say, “Hot flashes from menopause can really weigh heavy on women and affect their quality of life.” Dem hot flashes can last long time and mess wit’ da basic functions of everyday livin’. It no fun at all. 😫🔥🚫
Hormonal treatments, like estrogen and progestin, wen get associated wit’ increased risks of blood clots and strokes many years ago. But afta more research, dey find out dat da risks not as high fo’ women in their 40s and 50s. So, dis new drug be one alternative option. 💉💊🔄
Da Background: Discomfort been around fo’ long time Hot flashes, da most common side effect of menopause, stay driving women crazy, and dey always looking fo’ treatment. Astellas say dis da main reason women come seeking help. Da ones suffering from severe hot flashes and odda menopause symptoms often get ignored, even in da workplace and odda places. “Stay distracting,” say Ms. English. “Stay uncomfortable. And we jus’ suffer in silence.” It about time we get some relief. 😓🔥👩⚕️
In yearlong studies, da drug wen show good results and stay generally safe. Of course, had some side effects like stomach pain, diarrhea, and insomnia, but da F.D.A. say dat normal ting. Gotta take da good with da bad, yeah? But gotta watch out for liver damage too. During da studies, some patients wen show signs of liver damage, so da F.D.A. say before starting da medication, gotta do blood tests to check da liver’s condition. Den, gotta do da tests again within da first nine months of taking da drug. If you experience any symptoms of liver damage, like nausea, vomiting, or yellowing of da skin and eyes, gotta contact your doctor right away. Stay safe, yeah? 💊💉🩺
Wass Next: Price might be too much Eh, you ready fo’ dis? Da cost of dis new drug might be way too high fo’ some people. How much you tink it going cost? Brace yourself, ’cause Astellas say it going be $550 fo’ just one month’s supply, and dat no even include any rebates. Whew, dat’s steep! But don’t worry, Astellas say dey goin’ start one support program fo’ help patients get da medication dey need. Gotta make sure it accessible to everyone, yeah? 🤑💊💰
But hold up! Da Institute for Clinical and Economic Review, dey get one different idea ’bout da price. Dey say da cost should be lower, like around $2000 to $2600 per year. Dat’s way more affordable, yeah? We gotta make sure dis medication no stay outta reach fo’ da ones who really need it. We all deserve relief from dem hot flashes. 💸💊🌡️
Ms. English from Astellas say dey stay ready fo’ action. Soon as da drug approved, dey goin’ make sure it available in pharmacies within three weeks. Gotta get dat relief out to da people ASAP. No need suffer in silence when there’s help on da way. 🏥💪💊
So, ladies, take heart! Da F.D.A. done approved one new nonhormonal medication fo’ help wit’ dem hot flashes. It’s a step forward in da battle against da discomfort of menopause. Remember, you not alone in dis journey, and there’s support out dea fo’ you. Keep cool and stay strong, ’cause help on da horizon. Mahalo to da F.D.A. and da researchers who made dis possible. Let’s keep pushing forward and finding solutions to make life bettah fo’ all. 🌺🔥💪💊
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🔥💊 F.D.A. Approves New Drug to Treat Hot Flashes
Great news, everyone! The Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.) has given the green light to a brand-new medication that can help with those bothersome hot flashes during menopause. Finally, a potential remedy for the discomfort and excessive sweating that can disrupt daily life for years. 🌡️💦💊
This groundbreaking drug, called Veozah, is the first nonhormonal medication designed to target a specific neuron in the brain that becomes imbalanced when estrogen levels drop. Marci English, a vice president at Astellas Pharma, the company behind the medication, explains that Veozah will typically be prescribed to women in their 50s during the menopausal phase, which can last up to seven years. The F.D.A. has approved the use of this drug for moderate to severe symptoms. 🧠💪🌺
Why is this important, you ask? Well, hot flashes are a common symptom of menopause, affecting at least 60 percent of women, according to Astellas. Dr. Janet Maynard, an official at the F.D.A. Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, acknowledges that hot flashes resulting from menopause can be physically burdensome for women and significantly impact their quality of life. These hot flashes can be long-lasting and interfere with basic everyday functions. It’s definitely not a pleasant experience. 😫🔥🚫
In the past, hormonal treatments like estrogen and progestin were associated with increased risks of blood clots and strokes. However, further research has shown that the risks are significantly lower for women in their 40s and 50s. That’s where this new drug comes in as an alternative option. 💉💊🔄
Now, let’s talk about the background. Hot flashes are the most common side effect of menopause, driving women to seek relief. Astellas confirms that this is the primary reason women seek treatment. Unfortunately, those experiencing severe hot flashes and other menopause symptoms are often overlooked, both in the workplace and other areas of life. “It’s distracting,” says Ms. English. “It’s uncomfortable. And we just suffer in silence.” Well, it’s about time we find some relief. 😓🔥👩⚕️
During yearlong studies, the drug has proven to be effective and generally safe. Of course, there are some side effects, such as stomach pain, diarrhea, and insomnia, but the F.D.A. assures us that these are normal occurrences. We have to take the good with the bad, right? However, it’s important to be cautious of potential liver damage. Some patients in the studies showed signs of liver damage, so the F.D.A. advises conducting blood tests before starting the medication to check for any existing liver issues. Additionally, these tests should be repeated within the first nine months of taking the drug. If you experience any symptoms of liver damage, such as nausea, vomiting, or yellowing of the skin and eyes, it’s crucial to contact your doctor immediately. Stay safe, yeah? 💊💉🩺
Now, let’s talk about what comes next: the cost of the drug. Brace yourself, because it might be quite a burden for some folks. Can you believe it? Astellas has announced that the price tag for this new drug will be a whopping $550 for just one month’s supply, and that doesn’t even include any rebates. Whew, that’s quite steep! But hold on, don’t fret just yet. Astellas has a plan in place to establish a support program that will help patients access the medication they require. It’s crucial that we ensure it’s affordable and accessible to everyone who needs it. 💸💊💰
Ms. English from Astellas assures us that they are ready to take action. Once the drug is approved, they will ensure it’s available in pharmacies within three weeks. They’re determined to provide relief to those who need it as soon as possible. No need to suffer in silence when help is on the way. 🏥💪💊
So, ladies, take heart! The F.D.A. has given the green light to a new nonhormonal medication to help with those hot flashes. It’s a step forward in the battle against the discomfort of menopause. Remember, you’re not alone on this journey, and support is available for you. Stay cool and stay strong, because relief is on the horizon. We extend our gratitude to the F.D.A. and the researchers who made this breakthrough possible. Let’s continue moving forward and finding solutions to improve the lives of all women. 🌺🔥💪💊
