Adhd Vs. Fatigue
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Medications
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Risk Factors
- Causes
- Diagnosis
- Prognosis
Medications
No medications are specifically approved to treat CFS. However, some medications may be useful for pain or other symptoms, or in cases in which CFS has a specific medical cause. Doctors generally use combinations of drugs to accomplish specific goals, such as medication at night to improve sleep and medication in the morning to improve cognition and energy. Treatment is very individualized.
Mild Pain Relievers
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). Patients with CFS may benefit...
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CFS occurs in both sexes, at all ages, and in all racial and ethnic groups. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more... Read more »
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Fatigue
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Fatigue is a feeling of weariness, tiredness, or lack of energy. Alternative Names Tiredness; Weariness; Exhaustion; Lethargy ... Read more »
Fatigue
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Tiredness; Weariness; Exhaustion; Lethargy Home Care Here are some tips for reducing fatigue: Get enough sleep each night. ... Read more »
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