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Health Encyclopedia: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Medications
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Medications
No medications are specifically approved for the treatment of CFS. However, some may be useful for specific symptoms or in cases where CFS may have a specific 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
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...single-drug treatment for early PD, and for combination therapy with levodopa for more advanced PD.Amitriptyline (Elavil) may be helpful for treating PD-associated depression.Clozapine (Clozaril)... Read more »Medications
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This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. It may help improve mood... Read more »
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