The Journal of urology
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The Journal of urology · Apr 1990
Treatment of post-orchiectomy hot flashes with transdermal administration of clonidine.
The occurrence of hot flashes in men after bilateral orchiectomy for prostatic carcinoma can be bothersome and difficult to treat. Transdermal clonidine was administered to 7 patients with such symptoms. ⋯ No significant side effects were encountered. We suggest that transdermal clonidine (0.1 mg.) administered weekly can safely control undesirable hot flashes in men after bilateral orchiectomy.