Drugs Used for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Do terms like SNRIs and tricyclic agents make your eyes glaze over? Do you wonder what could be out there to treat chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS) that you're just not aware of?

Information can be hard to find. While doctors prescribe a lot of different medications for ME/CFS, none of them is FDA-approved for the condition. (A New Drug Application, however, has been filed for the antiviral/immune regulator Ampligen.)

A list of drugs is now available here to help you become familiar with what's available. While it's by no means comprehensive, it's a place to start.

Just as ME/CFS affects everyone differently, so do the medications used to treat it. It's essential that you work closely with your doctor to find what's right for you. You should be familiar with the side effects of the drugs you're taking, and let your doctor know about any you may develop. If you're on more than one medication (prescription or over-the-counter), let your doctor and pharmacist know so you can avoid negative interactions. About.com's Drugs A-Z is always available for you to quickly look up side effects and interactions.

• Here the list: Medications Used for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Find out about experimental treatment protocols for ME/CFS.
• Learn about alternative medicine sometimes used to treat ME/CFS.
• Read about current research into ME/CFS.