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Health Encyclopedia: Multiple Sclerosis Treating The Complications

Treating the Complications


Fatigue

Fatigue affects at least two-thirds of patients. It is among the most disabling problems in MS and is difficult to treat. Treating any problem (depression, hypothyroidism) that may be causing fatigue is important. Aerobic exercise programs scheduled early in the day have been helpful for patients who can participate. Preventing overheating can improve fatigue.

Modafinil (Provigil, Alertec) is a promising drug that promotes long-lasting wakefulness and is currently...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Laughing or crying for no reason? It may be your MS
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...consists of a combination of dextromethorphan and quinidine.  The FDA is requiring more studies... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner Anwers your GERD Questions: Is Nexium safe for kids?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...tetracycline naproxen, potassium chloride, ascorbic acid, quinidine and ferrous sulphate. If... Read more »

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Frequently Asked Questions: Coexisting or Comorbid Conditions
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...estimate that up to 70% of adults with ADHD will be treated for depression as well, up to 23%... Read more »

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Bipolar's Kill Rate
By Ask the Expert Patient , Health Expert

...what percentage of people diagnosed with bipolar (treated or not) commit suicide? Answer Hi,... Read more »

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Treating the Heart, and Perhaps the Head
By David Roeltgen, MD , Health Expert

...drugs that may diminish these plaques and perhaps treat the underlying disease. Current... Read more »

Health Guide

Medications for Congestive Heart Failure
...diuretics)HypothyroidismAnemiaValvular heart diseaseImpaired kidney functionDigitalis also interacts with many other drugs, including quinidine, amiodarone, verapamil, flecainide, amiloride, and... Read more »
Glaucoma: Medications
...oral medications, such as oral beta-blockers, calcium-channel blockers, or the antiarrhythmic drug quinidine. People with diabetes who take insulin or hypoglycemic medications should realize that... Read more »
Stroke Prevention
...include ibutilide (Covert) and azimilide. If these drugs are not effective, other drugs tried include quinidine, procainamide, and disopyramide.In patients with heart disease, amiodarone,... Read more »
Anemia: Introduction
...(phenytoin), immunosuppressive drugs (methotrexate, azathioprine), antiarrhythmic drugs (procainamide, quinidine), and anti-clotting drugs (aspirin, warfarin, heparin).Megaloblastic... Read more »
Bipolar Disorder Treatment
TreatmentBipolar disorder is a recurrent disease that can be unpredictable. The major goals of treatment are to:Treat and reduce the severity of acute episodes of mania or depression when they... Read more »

Medications

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...products you may use, especially of: phenytoin quinidine tacrolimus Other medications... Read more »

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...irregular heartbeat (e.g., amiodarone, disopyramide, quinidine) other drugs to treat high... Read more »

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...medication works. Examples include atazanavir, cimetidine, quinidine, St. John's wort, azole... Read more »

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...bupropion/fluoxetine/paroxetine, cimetidine, propafenone, quinidine, rifampin, ritonavir, St.... Read more »

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...bupropion/fluoxetine/paroxetine, cimetidine, propafenone, quinidine, rifampin, ritonavir, St.... Read more »

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