If you have been advised not to take HRT, or don’t want to, antidepressants are one of the alternatives to HRT. Antidepressants can be an important part of treatment if you suffer clinical depression or anxiety that is made worse by the menopause.
They can lift your mood, help you sleep, and reduce your anxiety. They may also help hot flushes, although HRT is a more effective treatment.
While very useful for many, antidepressants can have side effects such as feeling shaky, anxious, nauseous, indigestion, poor sleep, and a reduction in libido. Always read the leaflet. MIND has more information on anti-depressants here.