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Monday, October, 26, 2009

If You Take High Blood Pressure Medicine Can You Take Motrin

Health Encyclopedia: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Medications

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

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). Patients with CFS may find relief using NS...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Long-term Use of Ibuprofen Cuts Alzheimer's Risk
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

...group of medicines include brand names such as Advil, Motrin and Nurofen. NSAIDs are one of the... Read more »

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High Blood Pressure Controversy: Wading Through the Muck
By Dr. Charles Whitcomb , Health Expert

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a very common condition in Western civilization. It is... Read more »

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High Blood Pressure Drugs: Top 3 Effective Treatments
By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert

Many people suffer with high blood pressure in America despite the efforts of the American Heart... Read more »

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We Forgot to Celebrate Viagra's Tenth Birthday
By healthgal , Health Expert

Yes, a decade has passed since that miracle pill hit the market and forever changed the landscape... Read more »

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The Year of Hypertension: 2008
By Dr. Charles Whitcomb , Health Expert

The past year was a big one in hypertension.  A number of trials were reported at meetings and in... Read more »

Health Guide

Migraine Medication, Medicine
...significant relief in nearly 70% of patients. It may also help menstrual migraines. Advil Migraine and Motrin Migraine Pain, both containing ibuprofen, are also approved to treat migraine... Read more »
Sinusitis: Treatment for Acute Sinusitis
...(Tylenol).The following are recommendations for children:Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (usually Advil or Motrin) is the pain-reliever of choice in children. Most pediatricians advise such... Read more »
High Blood Pressure: Medications
Dozens of anti-hypertensive drugs are available. Most fall into the following categories:Diuretics rid the body of extra water and salt. Diuretics are usually the first-line treatment for... Read more »
High Blood Pressure: Treatment
Patients with hypertensionshould work with their doctors to set blood pressure goals based on individual risk factors. Lifestyle and medication programs need to be planned on an individual... Read more »
High Blood Pressure Treatment: Lifestyle Changes
Healthy lifestyle changes are an important first step for lowering blood pressure. Current guidelines recommend that people should:Exercise at least 30 minutes a dayMaintain normal... Read more »

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