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*[[:Category:Anti-inflammatories|Anti-inflammatories]]
*[[:Category:Anti-inflammatories|Anti-inflammatories]]
*[[:Category:Antimalarials|Antimalarials]]
*[[:Category:Antimalarials|Antimalarials]]
*[[:Category:Antioxidants|Antioxidants]]
*[[:Category:Antivirals|Antivirals]]
*[[:Category:Antivirals|Antivirals]]
*[[:Category:Detoxification|Detoxification]]
*[[:Category:Detoxification|Detoxification]]
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*[[:Category:Probiotics|Probiotics]]
*[[:Category:Probiotics|Probiotics]]
*[[:Category:Supplements|Supplements]]
*[[:Category:Supplements|Supplements]]
*[[:Category:Protocols|Protocols]]


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*[[5-Hydroxytryptophan]] (supplement)


*[[Acamprosate]]
*[[Acamprosate]]
*[[Acetazolamide]] (carbonic anhydrase inhibitor)
*[[Acetazolamide]] (carbonic anhydrase inhibitor)
*[[Acetyl-L-carnitine]] (supplement)
*[[Acetylcysteine]]
*[[Aciclovir]]
*[[Acupressure]]
*[[Acupressure]]
*[[Acupuncture]]
*[[Acupuncture]]
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*[[Aloe vera]] (herb)
*[[Aloe vera]] (herb)
*[[Alpha ketoglutarate]] (supplement)
*[[Alpha ketoglutarate]] (supplement)
*[[Alpha lipoic acid]] (supplement)
*[[Alprazolam]] (benzodiazepane)
*[[Alprazolam]] (benzodiazepane)
*[[Alteplase]]
*[[Alteplase]]
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*[[Bromocriptine]]
*[[Bromocriptine]]
*[[Buphenine]]
*[[Buphenine]]
*[[Buprenorphine
*[[Buprenorphine]]
*[[Bupropion]] (antidepressant)
*[[Bupropion]] (antidepressant)
*[[Buspirone]]
*[[Buspirone]]
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*[[Chlorpheniramine maleate]] (antihistamine)
*[[Chlorpheniramine maleate]] (antihistamine)
*[[Chlorzoxazone]]
*[[Chlorzoxazone]]
*[[Cholestyramine]] (bile sequestrant)
*[[Cholinesterase inhibitors]]
*[[Cholinesterase inhibitors]]
*[[Cidofovir]] (antiviral)
*[[Cidofovir]] (antiviral)
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*[[Clarithromycin]]
*[[Clarithromycin]]
*[[Clomipramine]] (trycyclic antidepressant)
*[[Clomipramine]] (trycyclic antidepressant)
*[[Clonazepam]] (benzodiazepane)
*[[Clonidine]]
*[[Clonidine]]
*[[Cocodamol]]
*[[Cocodamol]]
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*[[Dantrolene]]
*[[Dantrolene]]
*[[Darifenacin]]
*[[Darifenacin]]
*[[Deadlock quartet]] (nutrient)
*[[Desiprimine]] (trycyclic antidepressant)
*[[Desiprimine]] (trycyclic antidepressant)
*[[Desmopressin]]
*[[Desmopressin]]
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*[[Dextromethorphan]]
*[[Dextromethorphan]]
*[[Dextropropoxyphene]] (Propoxyphene)
*[[Dextropropoxyphene]] (Propoxyphene)
*[[DHEA]] (dehyproepiandrosterone; prasterone)
*[[Diazepam]] (benzodiazepane)
*[[Diazepam]] (benzodiazepane)
*[[Diclofenac]] (NSAID; analgesic)
*[[Diclofenac]] (NSAID; analgesic)
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*[[Epoetin]]
*[[Epoetin]]
*[[Epoetin alfa]] (glycoprotein)
*[[Epoetin alfa]] (glycoprotein)
*[[Equilibrium]] (herb)
*[[Erdosteine]]
*[[Erdosteine]]
*[[Ergoloid]]
*[[Ergoloid]]
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*[[Etilefrine]]
*[[Etilefrine]]
*[[Etodolac]]
*[[Etodolac]]
*[[Famciclovir]]
*[[Felbamate]]
*[[Felbamate]]
*[[Fentanyl]]
*[[Fentanyl]]
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*[[Flavoxate]]
*[[Flavoxate]]
*[[Flaxseed oil]] (essential fatty acid)
*[[Flaxseed oil]] (essential fatty acid)
*[[Fluconazole]] (anti-fungal drug)
*[[Fludrocortisone]] (corticosteroid)
*[[Fludrocortisone]] (corticosteroid)
*[[Fluoxetine]]
*[[Flupirtine]]
*[[Flupirtine]]
*[[Flurbiprofen]]
*[[Flurbiprofen]]
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*[[GABA]] (gamma aminobutyric acid; supplement)
*[[GABA]] (gamma aminobutyric acid; supplement)
*[[Gabapentin]]
*[[Gabitril]] (anticonvulsant)
*[[Gabitril]] (anticonvulsant)
*[[Galantamine]] (supplement)
*[[Galantamine]] (supplement)
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*[[Gamma globulin]] (blood plasma protein)
*[[Gamma globulin]] (blood plasma protein)
*[[Ganciclovir]]
*[[Ganciclovir]]
*[[Garlic]] (herb)
*[[Gingko]] (herb)
*[[Gingko]] (herb)
*[[Glucosamine sulfate]] (supplement)
*[[Glucosamine sulfate]] (supplement)
*[[Glutamine]] (amino acid)
*[[Glyceryl trinitrate]]
*[[Glyceryl trinitrate]]
*[[Goldenseal]] (herb)
*[[Goldenseal]] (herb)
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*[[Growth hormone]] (hormone)
*[[Growth hormone]] (hormone)
*[[Guaifenesin]] (expectorant)
*[[Guaifenesin]] (expectorant)
*[[Gupta programme]]


*[[H2 blockers]]
*[[H2 blockers]]
*[[Heparin]]
*[[Herbs]] (supplements)
*[[Herbs]] (supplements)
*[[Histame]] (supplement)
*[[Histame]] (supplement)
*[[Homeopathy]]
*[[Homeopathy]]
*[[Hormones]]
*[[Hydralazine]]
*[[Hydralazine]]
*[[Hydrochlorothiazide]]
*[[Hydrochlorothiazide]]
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*[[Hydromorphone]]
*[[Hydromorphone]]
*[[Hydrotherapy]]
*[[Hydrotherapy]]
*[[Hydroxychloroquine]]
*[[Hydroxyzine]] (antihistamine)
*[[Hydroxyzine]] (antihistamine)
*[[Hyoscyamine]]
*[[Hyoscyamine]]
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*[[Isometric exercise]]
*[[Isometric exercise]]
*[[Isoxsuprine]]
*[[Isoxsuprine]]
*[[Itraconazole]] (anti-fungal drug)
*[[Ivabradine]]
*[[Ivabradine]]


*[[Kava]] (herb)
*[[Ketamine]]
*[[Ketamine]]
*[[Ketoconazole]]
*[[Ketoconazole]]
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*[[Lamivudine]] (antiviral)
*[[Lamivudine]] (antiviral)
*[[Lamotrigine]]
*[[Lamotrigine]]
*[[Leaky gut diet]] (diet)
*[[Lecithin]]
*[[Lecithin]]
*[[Levetiracetam]]
*[[Levetiracetam]]
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*[[Liothyronine]]
*[[Liothyronine]]
*[[Lisdexamphetamine]]
*[[Lisdexamphetamine]]
*[[Lithium]]
*[[Liver derivative complex]] (Nexavir)
*[[Liver derivative complex]] (Nexavir)
*[[Lomatium]] (herb)
*[[Lomatium]] (herb)
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*[[Meclofenoxate]]
*[[Meclofenoxate]]
*[[Meclozine]] (Meclizine)
*[[Meclozine]] (Meclizine)
*[[Medical marijuana]]
*[[Meditation]]
*[[Melatonin]]
*[[Meloxicam]] (NSAID; analgesic)
*[[Meloxicam]] (NSAID; analgesic)
*[[Memantine]]
*[[Memantine]]
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*[[Myer's cocktail]]
*[[Myer's cocktail]]
*[[Myofascial release]]
*[[Myofascial release]]
 
*[[Nabumetone]] (NSAID; analgesic)"
*[[N-acetyl cysteine]] (supplement)
*[[Nabumetone]] (NSAID; analgesic)
*[[NAC]] (N-acetylcysteine; supplement)
*[[Naltrexone]]
*[[Naphazoline]]
*[[Naphazoline]]
*[[Naproxen]] (NSAID; analgesic)
*[[Naproxen]] (NSAID; analgesic)
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*[[Olanzapine]]
*[[Olanzapine]]
*[[Olmesartan]]
*[[Olmesartan]]
*[[Omalizumab]]
*[[Omeprazole]]
*[[Omeprazole]]
*[[Ondansetron]]
*[[Ondansetron]]
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*[[Prazosin]]
*[[Prazosin]]
*[[Prednisolone]]
*[[Prednisolone]]
*[[Prednisone]]
*[[Pregabalin]] (anticonvulsant)
*[[Pregabalin]] (anticonvulsant)
*[[Probenecid]]
*[[Probenecid]]
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*[[Pseudoephedrine]] (vasoconstrictor)
*[[Pseudoephedrine]] (vasoconstrictor)
*[[Pycnogenol]] (flavonoid)
*[[Pycnogenol]] (flavonoid)
*[[Pyridostigmine]]
*[[Pyritinol]]
*[[Pyritinol]]


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*[[Reboxetine]]
*[[Reboxetine]]
*[[Reflexology]]
*[[Reflexology]]
*[[Reverse therapy]]
*[[Ribavirin]] (antiviral)
*[[Ribavirin]] (antiviral)
*[[Rifampin]] (antibiotic)
*[[Rifampin]] (antibiotic)
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*[[Sambucol]] (supplement)
*[[Sambucol]] (supplement)
*[[S-ketamine]]
*[[S-ketamine]]
*[[SAMe]] (S-Adenosyl methionine; S-Adenosylmethionine; SAM-e; ademetionine; supplement)
*[[Sarapin]]
*[[Sarapin]]
*[[Sativex]] (Tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol)
*[[Sativex]] (Tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol)
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*[[Simvastatin]]
*[[Simvastatin]]
*[[Sizofiran]]
*[[Sizofiran]]
*[[Sodium]] (salt)
*[[Sodium oxybate]] (CNS depressant)
*[[Sodium oxybate]] (CNS depressant)
*[[Solifenacin]]
*[[Solifenacin]]
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*[[Stretching]]
*[[Stretching]]
*[[Sulbutiamine]]
*[[Sulbutiamine]]
*[[Sulfasalazine]] (anti-inflammatory drug)
*[[Sulpiride]]
*[[Sulpiride]]
*[[Sumatriptan]]
*[[Sumatriptan]]
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*[[Tadalafil]]
*[[Tadalafil]]
*[[Tamsulosin]]
*[[Tamsulosin]]
*[[Telmisartan]]
*[[Temazepam]]
*[[Temazepam]]
*[[TENS]]
*[[TENS]]
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*[[Tinidazole]] (antiparasitic)
*[[Tinidazole]] (antiparasitic)
*[[Tizanidine]]
*[[Tizanidine]]
*[[TMG]] (nutrient)
*[[Tocotrienols]] (vitamin; supplement)
*[[Tocotrienols]] (vitamin; supplement)
*[[Tolterodine]]
*[[Tolterodine]]
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*[[Topical lidocaine and prilocaine]]
*[[Topical lidocaine and prilocaine]]
*[[Topiramate]]
*[[Topiramate]]
*[[Tramadol]]
*[[Tranylcypromine]] (MAOI antidepressant)
*[[Tranylcypromine]] (MAOI antidepressant)
*[[Trazodone]]
*[[Triazolam]]
*[[Triazolam]]
*[[Trimipramine]] (trycyclic antidepressant)
*[[Trimipramine]] (trycyclic antidepressant)
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*[[Uva ursi]] (herb)
*[[Uva ursi]] (herb)


*[[Valaciclovir]]
*[[Valerian]] ([[valerian root]]; herb)
*[[Valerian]] ([[valerian root]]; herb)
*[[Valganciclovir]]
*[[Valproate]]
*[[Valproate]]
*[[Valproic acid]]
*[[Valproic acid]]
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*[[Verapimil]] (calcium channel blocker)
*[[Verapimil]] (calcium channel blocker)
*[[Vigabatrin]]
*[[Vigabatrin]]
*[[Vinpocetine]]
*[[Vitex trifolia]] (herb)
*[[Vitex trifolia]] (herb)


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*[[Whey products]] (supplement)
*[[Whey products]] (supplement)


*[[Yoga]]
*[[Yohimbine]] (vasoconstrictor)
*[[Yohimbine]] (vasoconstrictor)


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==Sources==
*[https://sites.google.com/site/cfstestingandtreatmentroadmap/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - A Roadmap for Testing and Treatment]
*Reviving the Broken Marionette: Treatments for CFS/ME and Fibromyalgia. Maija Haavisto. (2008)
*Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Treatment Guide, 2nd Edition (eBook). Erica Verrillo. (2012)
*[http://www.fiikus.net/?cfstreatment Fiikus - Medications I've tried for CFS/ME]
*[http://www.fiikus.net/?cfssupplements Fiikus - Supplement, diets and other OTC treatments I've tried for CFS/ME]
*[http://www.cfs-healing.info/database.htm CFS-Healing - Database]
*[http://www.prohealth.com/me-cfs/me-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-treatment-overview.cfm ProHealth - ME/CFS Treatments]
*[http://curetogether.com/chronic%20fatigue%20syndrome/ig/treatment-effectiveness-vs-popularity CureTogether - 203 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatments Compared]

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The following are potential treatments for myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome.

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