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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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Dual Use of Prescription and Over-the-Counter NSAIDs

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

Nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used to treat the pain and swelling of... Read more »

Skin Cancer Prevention and Your Medicine Cabinet

By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert

...aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. NSAIDs are known to play a role in... Read more »

The Best Medication for Chronic Low Back Pain

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...back pain are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Motrin and naproxen, muscle... Read more »

Which migraine medications are most effective?

By Dr. Seth Haplea , Health Expert

...ketoprofen, and I was wondering if you could tell me which NSAID is most effective.Nonsteroidal... Read more »

Health Effects of Certain Chronic Pain Drugs

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

...so-called non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including the COX-2 selective... Read more »

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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Medications

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS)Two-thirds of people with RA rank pain as their primary reason for seeking professional help. The most common pain relievers for RA are... Read more »

Ulcerative Colitis: Medications

...the musclesMenstrual irregularitiesUpper gastrointestinal ulcers, especially when patients also take NSAIDsPersonality change, including irritability, insomnia, psychosis, and depression. Such... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Medications

...of the medications used in mild to severe cases:AcetaminophenNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or COX-2 inhibitorsCapsaicinTramadolNarcotic pain relievers (oxycodone, oxymorphone, or... Read more »

Gout: Diagnosis

...associated with gout, including uric acid nephropathy and uric acid nephrolithiasis.Medications include:NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)ColchicineCorticosteroidsNonsteroidal... Read more »

Back Pain and Sciatica: Medications and Alternative Treatments

...commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of back pain are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs block prostaglandins, the substances that dilate blood vessels and... Read more »

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Diagnosing IBD- Barium Enema

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