Provigil And Blood Pressure
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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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...faster action, however. As with the SSRIs, venlafaxine impairs sexual function. The drug can increase blood pressure and heart rate and should be used with caution in patients with high blood... Read more »High Blood Pressure: Symptoms
...hypertension increases slowly over the years. It is important for anyone with risk factors to have their blood pressure checked regularly and to make appropriate lifestyle changes. Such... Read more »Images
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