Dextromethorphan or dextrophan for use in the treatment of symptoms of hormonal variations resulting in hot flashes and night sweats

摘要

The present invention relates to methods, compositions, and kits for treating or preventing symptoms of hormonal variation. The method comprises the steps of administering an effective amount of a receptor antagonist to a subject having one or more symptoms of hormonal variations. The receptor antagonist binds to at least one receptor selected from a serotonin type 2A (5-HT.sub.2A) and/or a dopamine type 2 (D.sub.2) receptors.