Nonhormonal menopause drug Fezolinetant is a prescription treatment for moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause. (more) fezolinetant drug Also known as: Veoza, Veozah Written by Kara Rogers Kara Rogers is the senior editor of biomedical sciences at Encyclopædia Britannica, where she oversees a range of content from medicine and genetics to microorganisms. She joined Britannica in 2006 and... Kara Rogers Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Britannica Editors Last updated Feb. 13, 2026 •History fezolinetant, nonhormonal drug used to treat vasomotor symptoms—namely, hot flashes and night sweats—associated with menopause. The drug is known by the trade names Veozah in the United States and Veoza in Europe. Fezolinetant fills a critical gap for women seeking effective relief from menopause symptoms without the risks associated with hormone therapy. Menopausal hormone therapy, which uses estrogen alone or in combination with a progestin (a synthetic form of progesterone), is a reliable way to...

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