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Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatments

Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome treatment takes a lot of work. See what fibromyalgia treatments and chronic fatigue syndrome treatments are available, including prescription drugs, complementary and alternative medicine, and experimental treatment protocols.
Cymbalta
Get information on Cymbalta for fibromyalgia treatment, including how Cymbalta works, what research shows, a typical dosage and possible side effects.
Lyrica
Find out about taking Lyrica for fibromyalgia, how the drug works, typical dosages, weaning off of Lyrica, and possible side effects.
Ampligen
Learn about the drug Ampligen, how it's believed to work as a treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome, what other conditions it's been researched for, typical Ampligen dosages, and possible side effects of Ampligen.
JZP-6 Sodium Oxybate
Learn about JZP-6 sodium oxybate as a fibromyalgia treatment, including how the drug works, what it takes to get a prescription, and where the drug is in the path to FDA approval.
Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) as a Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatment
Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) is emerging as a promising new treatment for some people with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Learn what LDN is, how it works, its side effects, and what evidence shows so far.
Fibromyalgia Treatment Overview
Explore fibromyalgia treatment options including a multidisciplinary approach, medications, trigger-point injections and acupuncture (dry needling.)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatment Overview
See what treatments are currently available for managing symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and what other treatments are showing promise in clinical trials.
Drug Treatments for Fibromyalgia
Several drugs are commonly used for treating fibromyalgia. What are they? How do they work? What do clinic trials show about how effective they are as fibromyalgia treatments?
Drug Treatments for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
While no drug is yet approved for chronic fatigue treatment, doctors prescribe an array of them off-label. Find out about the different classes of medications and how they work.
5 OTC Drugs for Managing ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia Symptoms
Managing chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia symptoms is about more than treating pain and fatigue. Learn 5 OTC drugs to keep on hand for managing a range of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia symptoms.
Savella (milnacipran) Approved for Fibromyalgia Pain
The drug Savella (milnacipran) was FDA approved for fibromyalgia pain in January 2009. The drug is making its debut on the U.S. market after being on the market in several countries for as long as a decade.
Information on Lyrica for Fibromyalgia
Lyrica (pregabalin) is the only drug approved for treating fibromyalgia pain. Learn about the side effects, what you should tell your doctor, possible drug interactions and more.
Information on Cymbalta for Fibromyalgia
Learn about Cymbalta, the second drug to be FDA approved as a fibromyalgia treatment.
What Drug Treatments Help with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
See one doctor's review of what drug treatments work for people with chronic fatigue syndrome, as presented at the June 2008 Symptosium on Viruses in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatment - Are Better Antivirals Coming?
Some researchers say better antiviral treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome are in the pipeline. Learn more about them, and what makes them different from current antivirals.
Cortisol for Treating Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Multiple studies appear to confirm the effectiveness of cortisol treatment for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. But is cortisol replacement safe for treating fibromyalgia?

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