Efficacy/Safety Study of Brisdelle™ (Formerly Known as Mesafem) in the Treatment of Vasomotor Symptoms (VMS)

Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety \& efficacy of Brisdelle (paroxetine mesylate) Capsules 7.5 mg for treatment of vasomotor symptoms (VMS) associated with menopause.

Timeline

Start

2011-05

Primary completion

2011-12

Completion

2012-02

Publications

• Pinkerton JV, Joffe H, Kazempour K, Mekonnen H, Bhaskar S, Lippman J. Low-dose paroxetine (7.5 mg) improves sleep in women with vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause. Menopause. 2015 Jan;22(1):50-8. doi: 10.1097/GME.0000000000000311.
• Portman DJ, Kaunitz AM, Kazempour K, Mekonnen H, Bhaskar S, Lippman J. Effects of low-dose paroxetine 7.5 mg on weight and sexual function during treatment of vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause. Menopause. 2014 Oct;21(10):1082-90. doi: 10.1097/GME.0000000000000210.
• Simon JA, Portman DJ, Kaunitz AM, Mekonnen H, Kazempour K, Bhaskar S, Lippman J. Low-dose paroxetine 7.5 mg for menopausal vasomotor symptoms: two randomized controlled trials. Menopause. 2013 Oct;20(10):1027-35. doi: 10.1097/GME.0b013e3182a66aa7.

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.