Antidepressants That Help With Chronic Fatigue
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Medications
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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 Treatment
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Treatment Options for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Goals of Treatment of Chronic Fatigue SyndromeBecause the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome is unknown, currently there is no know cure for this... 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 »
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Antidepressants Help Fibromyalgia Patients
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