How long to take medication for menopausal hot flashes and sweating is determined by the patient’s condition, and there is no fixed amount of time to say. Therefore, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions to use medication. Hot flashes and sweating during menopause are mostly caused by the deficiency of kidney yin in old age, which is not able to control yang, and the hyperactivity of yang in deficiency, and are often accompanied by menstrual disorders, vulvar itching, lower abdominal distension, frequent urination, palpitations, headache, etc. Clinical doctors often suggest taking Wu Ji Bai Feng Pills, Zhi Bai Bai Yao Pills, and other medicines. Clinicians often suggest taking medicines such as Wu Ji Bai Feng Wan and Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan. You can also consume some edible vegetables and fruits with yin nourishing effect in your daily life, such as mulberry, wolfberry, gingernut, lily and so on. If patients experience symptoms such as hot flashes and sweating around the time of menopause, they should seek prompt medical attention from a medical professional who can evaluate and treat the individual and decide how long to use the medication.