Elavil Chronic 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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Treatment Options for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Chronic fatigue syndrome: resources
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Diagnosis
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