Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) : Drugs

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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen, may be used to relieve pain and reduce fever. Another medication that is prescribed to relieve pain and muscle spasms is cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril). Many doctors prescr...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen, may be used to relieve pain and reduce fever. Another medication that is prescribed to relieve pain and muscle spasms is cyclobenzaprine (sold as Flexeril). Many doctor...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Alprazolam is a tranquilizer. It belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Benzodiazepine; anxiolytic.
Source:AHFS
Amitriptyline is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Amitriptyline affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.
Source:MULTUM
Amitriptyline is a medication used to treat various forms of depression, pain associated with the nerves (neuropathic pain), and to prevent migraine headaches. It is sold in the United States under the brand names Elavil and Endep.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Amitriptyline is a medication used to treat various forms of depression , pain associated with the nerves (neuropathic pain), and to prevent migraine headaches. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Elavil.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA).
Source:AHFS
Naproxen is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Naproxen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Source:MULTUM
Nortriptyline is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Nortriptyline affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.
Source:MULTUM
Bupropion is an antidepressant medication.
Source:MULTUM
Bupropion is an antidepressant drug used to elevate mood and promote recovery of a normal range of emotions in patients with depressive disorders. In addition, bupropion is used to as an aid in smoking cessation treatment.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Antidepressant and smoking deterrent; aminoketone derivative.
Source:AHFS
Celecoxib is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Celecoxib works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Source:MULTUM
NSAIA that is a selective inhibitor of cycloogenase-2 (COX-2); diaryl-substituted pyrazole derivative containing a sulfonamide substituent.
Source:AHFS
This is poisoning from swallowing a large amount of desipramine, a tricyclic antidepressant.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 20, 2008
Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA); active metabolite of imipramine.
Source:AHFS
Desipramine is an antidepressant drug used to elevate mood and promote recovery of a normal range of emotions in patients with depressive disorders. In addition, desipramine has uses in a number of other psychiatric and medical conditions.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Trazodone is an antidepressant medication. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression
Source:MULTUM
Dibenzoxepin-derivative tricyclic antidepressant (TCA).
Source:AHFS
Doxepin is an oral antidepressant. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Sinequan and is also available under its generic name.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Doxepin is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Doxepin affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.
Source:MULTUM
Venlafaxine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). Venlafaxine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression.
Source:MULTUM
Fluoxetine is an antidepressant of the type known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It is sold in the United States under the brand names Prozac and Sarafem.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Antidepressant; a selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
Source:AHFS
Ibuprofen is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Ibuprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Source:MULTUM
Prototypical NSAIA; propionic acid derivative.
Source:AHFS
Lorazepam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Lorazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.
Source:MULTUM
Lorazepam, a mild tranquilizer in the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines is a sold in the United States under brand names Alzapam, Ativan, or Loraz. It is also available generically.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Lorazepam is a tranquilizing drug used in managing anxiety, nausea and vomiting , insomnia, and seizures. Purpose Lorazepam decreases anxiety.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Benzodiazepine; anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, and sedative.
Source:AHFS
Lorazepam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Lorazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.
Source:MULTUM
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.
Source:MULTUM
Prototypical NSAIA; propionic acid derivative.
Source:AHFS
Desipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant. Desipramine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.
Source:MULTUM
Norpramin overdose is poisoning from an overdose of Norpramin.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 19, 2007
Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA); active metabolite of amitriptyline.
Source:AHFS
Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant. It is sold in the United States under the brand names Aventyl and Pamelor, and is also available under its generic name.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Paroxetine is an antidepressant of the type known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It is sold in the United States under the brand name Paxil.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
Source:AHFS
Paroxetine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Paroxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.
Source:MULTUM
Fluoxetine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Fluoxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
Source:MULTUM
Sertraline is an antidepressant that belongs to the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). In the in United States it is sold under the brand name Zoloft.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
Source:AHFS
Sertraline is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Sertraline affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
Source:MULTUM
Tramadol is a narcotic-like pain reliever.
Source:MULTUM
Synthetic, centrally active analgesic; not an opium derivative or a semisynthetic derivative of morphine or thebaine.
Source:AHFS
Trazodone is an oral antidepressant. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Desyrel and is also available under its generic name.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Antidepressant; serotonin modulator.
Source:AHFS
Venlafaxine is an antidepressant available in the United States under the trade name of Effexor or Effexor XR. Purpose Venlafaxine is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
A selective serotonin- and norepinephrine-reuptake inhibitor (SNRI); antidepressant and anxiolytic agent.
Source:AHFS
Alprazolam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Alprazolam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.
Source:MULTUM
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