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Black cohosh and Hot Flashes: What Users Say

Hot flashes: mentioned by 3 users (6.0%)

Based on user experiences from 50 Black cohosh reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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headaches 24.0%
bloating 20.0%
diarrhea 16.0%
dizziness 16.0%
nausea 14.0%
weight gain 12.0%
cramps 8.0%
gas 6.0%
heart palpitations 6.0%
hot flashes 6.0%

Reviews for Black cohosh

Showing 3 reviews tagged with "hot flashes". Clear filters to view all 50 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Ksg...
  • May 7, 2021

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I tried Black Cohosh after four different hormonal therapy therapies caused severe heart palpitations and other negative side effects. I don't recall how long I've been taking it but estimate it to be 12+ months. Recent lab work indicated severe inflammation of my liver. Per discussion with a new physician and research, I now believe this herbal supplement to be the cause as well as why I've been experiencing headaches, weight gain, severe tiredness, and brain fog. I stopped taking it a week ago and already feel much better. I so wish I could have figured out the cause earlier as I haven't felt well for the past year. Black Cohosh did eliminate the hot flashes for me, but not worth the other side effects. My doctor did lecture me on taking supplements that are not FDA-approved - lesson learned."

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  • Gol...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 25, 2018

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I have been taking black cohosh daily for about two weeks. It creates mild abdominal gas, my mood is much better, but my hot flashes are much worse. I only experienced night sweats before the supplement and now have hot flashes every hour, all day, and night sweats every hour at least. The mood enhancement might be worth the hot flashes. Not sure yet."

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  • Mdm...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • March 22, 2022

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "In cream form, applied daily, did not relieve perimenopausal symptoms at all: night sweats, hot flashes, insomnia."

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