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The following are potential treatments for [[myalgic encephalomyelitis]] and [[chronic fatigue syndrome]].
The following are potential treatments for [[myalgic encephalomyelitis]] and [[chronic fatigue syndrome]].
'''Disclaimer''': The following is a range of some of the interventions (including anecdotal) that have been used by patients to try to treat both individual symptoms and the disease as a whole, some of which have been researched and many which have not. The vast majority lack ANY reliable evidence of efficacy. Many carry significant side-effects and risks. This content is provided for information ONLY. MEpedia is not to be used to diagnose or treat any illness. Patients must consult a clinician before embarking on treatment.


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*[[:Category:Supplements]]
*[[:Category:Antidepressants|Antidepressants]]
*[[:Category:Antivirals]]
*[[:Category:Anti-inflammatories|Anti-inflammatories]]
*[[:Category:Anti-inflammatories]]
*[[:Category:Antimalarials|Antimalarials]]
*[[:Category:Immunomodulators]]
*[[:Category:Antioxidants|Antioxidants]]
*[[:Category:Herbs]]
*[[:Category:Antivirals|Antivirals]]
*[[:Category:Medicinal foods]]
*[[:Category:Detoxification|Detoxification]]
*[[:Category:Diets]]
*[[:Category:Diets|Diets]]
*[[:Category:Detoxification]]
*[[:Category:Environmental treatments|Environmental treatments]]
*[[:Category:Environmental treatments]]
*[[:Category:Herbs|Herbs]]
*[[:Category:Immunomodulators|Immunomodulators]]
*[[:Category:Management strategies|Management strategies]]
*[[:Category:Medicinal foods|Medicinal foods]]
*[[:Category:Probiotics|Probiotics]]
*[[:Category:Supplements|Supplements]]
*[[:Category:Protocols|Protocols]]
 
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*[[Acamprosate]]
*[[Acetazolamide]] (carbonic anhydrase inhibitor)
*[[Acupressure]]
*[[Acupuncture]]
*[[Adalimumab]]
*[[Adderall]] (CNS stimulant; Amphetamine salts)
*[[Adrafinil]]
*[[Aloe vera]] (herb)
*[[Alpha ketoglutarate]] (supplement)
*[[Alprazolam]] (benzodiazepane)
*[[Alteplase]]
*[[Amantadine]] (antiviral)
*[[Amino acids]]
*[[Amisulpride]] (low dose)
*[[Amitriptyline]] (trycyclic antidepressant)
*[[Amygdala retraining]] (The Amygdala Retraining Program)
*[[Anakinra]]
*[[Aniracetam]]
*[[Antibiotics]]
*[[Anticonvulsants]]
*[[Antidepressants]]
*[[Antifungals]]
*[[Antihistamines]]
*[[Antioxidants]]
*[[Antivirals]]
*[[Aprepitant]]
*[[Armodafinil]]
*[[Aromatherapy]]
*[[Ascorbic acid]]
*[[Aspirin]] (analgesic)
*[[Aszopiclone]] (hypnotic)
*[[Atenolol]] (beta blocker)
*[[Atomoxetine]] (CNS stimulant)
*[[Atorvastatin]]
*[[Azithromycin]] (antibiotic)
 
*[[Bach remedies]]
*[[Baclofen]]
*[[Bed rest]]
*[[Benzodiazepanes]]
*[[Beta blockers]]
*[[Beta-carotene]] (vitamin; supplement)
*[[Betaine HCL]] (supplement)
*[[Biaxin]] (antibiotic)
*[[Bilberry]] (plant source; supplement)
*[[Biofeedback]]
*[[Borage seed oil]] (essential fatty acid)
*[[Botulinum toxin A]]
*[[Botulinum toxin B]]
*[[Bromocriptine]]
*[[Buphenine]]
*[[Buprenorphine]]
*[[Bupropion]] (antidepressant)
*[[Buspirone]]
*[[Butyric acid]] (supplement)
*[[Buvicaine]]
 
*[[Calcitonin]]
*[[Calcium channel blockers]]
*[[Candida diet]]
*[[Cannabinoids]]
*[[Capsaicin]] (plant source; supplement)
*[[Captopril]]
*[[Carbamazepine]]
*[[Carisoprodol]]
*[[Celecoxib]] (NSAID; analgesic)
*[[Central nervous system stimulants]]
*[[Cetirizine]] (antihistamine)
*[[Chamomile]] (herb)
*[[Chemical avoidance]]
*[[Chiropractic]]
*[[Chlorphenamine]] (Chlorpheniramine)
*[[Chlorpheniramine maleate]] (antihistamine)
*[[Chlorzoxazone]]
*[[Cholinesterase inhibitors]]
*[[Cidofovir]] (antiviral)
*[[Cimetidine]] (H2 blocker)
*[[Cinnarizine]]
*[[Citalopram]] (SSRI antidepressant)
*[[Clarithromycin]]
*[[Clomipramine]] (trycyclic antidepressant)
*[[Clonidine]]
*[[Cocodamol]]
*[[Codeine]]
*[[Colchicine]] (anti-inflammatory)
*[[Colloidal silver]] (mineral)
*[[Corticosteroid pulse therapy]]
*[[Corticosteroids]]
*[[Cranial osteopathy]]
*[[Craniosacral massage]]
*[[Cyclobenzaprine]] (muscle relaxant)
*[[Cycloserine]]
*[[Cyproheptadine]]
 
*[[Dantrolene]]
*[[Darifenacin]]
*[[Desiprimine]] (trycyclic antidepressant)
*[[Desmopressin]]
*[[Detoxification]]
*[[Dexamphetamine]] (Dextroamphetamine)
*[[Dexedrine]] (CNS stimulant)
*[[Dextromethorphan]]
*[[Dextropropoxyphene]] (Propoxyphene)
*[[Diazepam]] (benzodiazepane)
*[[Diclofenac]] (NSAID; analgesic)
*[[Dicycloverine]] (Dicyclomine)
*[[Diflucan]] (antifungal)
*[[Digestive enzymes]] (supplement)
*[[Dihydroergotamine]]
*[[Diphenhydramine]] (antihistamine)
*[[Disopyramide]]
*[[Divalproex]]
*[[Donepezil]]
*[[Dosulepin]] (Dothiepin)
*[[Doxepin]] (trycyclic antidepressant)
*[[Doxycycline]] (antibiotic)
*[[Doxylamine]]
*[[Dronabinol]]
*[[Duloxetine]] (antidepressant)
 
*[[Echinacea]] (herb)
*[[Ecklonia cava]] (flavonoid)
*[[Electrolytes]]
*[[Elemental diet]] (diet)
*[[Emotional Freedom Technique]]
*[[Enalapril]]
*[[Enoxaparin]]
*[[Ephedrine]] (vasoconstrictor)
*[[Epoetin]]
*[[Epoetin alfa]] (glycoprotein)
*[[Erdosteine]]
*[[Ergoloid]]
*[[Ergotamine]] (vasoconstrictor)
*[[Erythropoietin]] (hormone)
*[[Escitalopram]] (SSRI antidepressant)
*[[Esomeprazole]]
*[[Essential fatty acids]] (supplement)
*[[Etanercept]]
*[[Eterocoxib]]
*[[Etilefrine]]
*[[Etodolac]]
*[[Felbamate]]
*[[Fentanyl]]
*[[Fexofenadine]] (antihistamine)
*[[Flavocoxid]]
*[[Flavoxate]]
*[[Flaxseed oil]] (essential fatty acid)
*[[Fludrocortisone]] (corticosteroid)
*[[Flupirtine]]
*[[Flurbiprofen]]
*[[Fluvastatin]]
*[[Fluvoxamine]]
*[[Folinic acid]] (Leucovorin)
*[[FOS]] (fructooligosaccharides; supplement)
*[[Foscarnet]] (antiviral)
*[[Furazolidone]] (antibacterial)
 
*[[GABA]] (gamma aminobutyric acid; supplement)
*[[Gabitril]] (anticonvulsant)
*[[Galantamine]] (supplement)
*[[Galantine]]
*[[Gamma globulin]] (blood plasma protein)
*[[Ganciclovir]]
*[[Gingko]] (herb)
*[[Glucosamine sulfate]] (supplement)
*[[Glyceryl trinitrate]]
*[[Goldenseal]] (herb)
*[[Gotu kola]] (herb)
*[[Granisetron]]
*[[Grape seed extract]] (flavonoid)
*[[Greens Powders]] (supplement)
*[[Growth hormone]] (hormone)
*[[Guaifenesin]] (expectorant)
 
*[[H2 blockers]]
*[[Herbs]] (supplements)
*[[Histame]] (supplement)
*[[Homeopathy]]
*[[Hydralazine]]
*[[Hydrochlorothiazide]]
*[[Hydrocodone]]
*[[Hydrocortisone]] (cortisol hormone)
*[[Hydromorphone]]
*[[Hydrotherapy]]
*[[Hydroxyzine]] (antihistamine)
*[[Hyoscyamine]]
*[[Hypnosis]]
*[[Hypnotics]]
 
*[[Ibudilast]]
*[[Ibuprofen]] (NSAID; analgesic)
*[[Imipramine]] (trycyclic antidepressant)
*[[Immunoglobulin]]
*[[Inclined bed therapy]]
*[[Indometacin]]
*[[Infliximab]]
*[[Inosine]] (supplement)
*[[Inosine pranobex]] (Imunovir; antiviral)
*[[Inositol]] (supplement)
*[[Interferon alfa]]
*[[Interferon beta]]
*[[Interferon gamma]]
*[[Intramuscular vitamin B12]]
*[[Intranasal lidocaine]]
*[[Intravenous lidocaine]]
*[[Intravenous saline]]
*[[Intravenous vitamin C]]
*[[Isometric exercise]]
*[[Isoxsuprine]]
*[[Ivabradine]]
 
*[[Ketamine]]
*[[Ketoconazole]]
 
*[[L-tryptophan]]
*[[Labetalol]]
*[[Lamivudine]] (antiviral)
*[[Lamotrigine]]
*[[Lecithin]]
*[[Levetiracetam]]
*[[Levodopa and Carbidopa]]
*[[Levofolinic acid]] (Levoleucovorin)
*[[Levomefolic acid]] (L-5-MTHF)
*[[Lidocaine]]
*[[Liothyronine]]
*[[Lisdexamphetamine]]
*[[Liver derivative complex]] (Nexavir)
*[[Lomatium]] (herb)
*[[Loratadine]] (antihistamine)
*[[Lorazepam]]
*[[Losartan]]
*[[Lovastatin]]
*[[Lymphatic drainage]]
*[[Lysine]] (L-lysine; amino acid)
 
*[[Mabilone]]
*[[Massage]]
*[[Meclizine]] (antihistamine)
*[[Meclofenoxate]]
*[[Meclozine]] (Meclizine)
*[[Meloxicam]] (NSAID; analgesic)
*[[Memantine]]
*[[Metaxalone]]
*[[Methadone]]
*[[Methocarbamol]]
*[[Methyldopa]] (antihypertensive)
*[[Methylphenidate]] (CNS stimulant)
*[[Metoprolol]]
*[[Metronidazole]] (antibiotic)
*[[Mexiletine]]
*[[Mianserin]]
*[[Midodrine]] (anti-hypotensive; vasoconstrictor)
*[[Milnacipran]]
*[[Minerals]] (supplements)
*[[Minocycline]] (antibiotic)
*[[Mirtazapine]] (antidepressant)
*[[Misoprostol]] (synthetic prostaglandin analogue)
*[[Moclobemide]]
*[[Modafinil]] (CNS stimulant)
*[[Monolaurin]] (supplement)
*[[Montelukast]]
*[[Morphine]]
*[[Moxifloxacin]] (antibiotic)
*[[Moxonidine]]
*[[Multimineral]] (supplement)
*[[Multivitamin]] (supplement)
*[[Mushroom extracts]] (supplements)
*[[Mycobacterium vaccae]]
*[[Mycophenolate]]
*[[Myer's cocktail]]
*[[Myofascial release]]
*[[Nabumetone]] (NSAID; analgesic)"
*[[Naphazoline]]
*[[Naproxen]] (NSAID; analgesic)
*[[Narcotics]] (analgesics)
*[[Nefazodone]]
*[[Nefopam]]
*[[Neomycin]] (antibiotic)
*[[Neurotropin]]
*[[Nicardipin]] (calcium channel blocker)
*[[Nicergoline]]
*[[Nifedipine]] (calcium channel blocker)
*[[Nilvadipine]]
*[[Nimodipine]] (calcium channel blocker)
*[[Nitazoxanide]] (antiparasitic; antiviral)
*[[Nitroglycerin]] (nitrate)
*[[Nizoral]] (antifungal)
*[[Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug]] (NSAIDs, analgesics)
*[[Nortriptyline]] (trycyclic antidepressant)
*[[Nystatin]] (antifungal)
 
*[[Octreotide]] (vasoconstrictor)
*[[Oestrogen]]
*[[Oestrogen and progesterone]]
*[[Olanzapine]]
*[[Olmesartan]]
*[[Omeprazole]]
*[[Ondansetron]]
*[[Ornidazole]] (antibiotic)
*[[Orphenadrine]]
*[[Osteopathy]]
*[[Oxcarbazepine]]
*[[Oxybutynin]]
*[[Oxycodone]]
*[[Oxytocin]] (hormone)
 
*[[Pacing with a heart rate monitor]]
*[[Parenteral magnesium]]
*[[Paroxetine]]
*[[Pegademase]]
*[[Pemoline]] (CNS stimulant)
*[[Pentazocine]]
*[[Pentosan polysulfate]]
*[[Pentoxifylline]] (Oxpentifylline)
*[[Pethidine]] (Meperidine)
*[[Phenalzine]] (MAOI antidepressant)
*[[Phenazopyridine]]
*[[Phenelzine]]
*[[Phentermine]] (CNS stimulant)
*[[Phenytoin]]
*[[Physiotherapy]]
*[[Pindolol]]
*[[Pioglitazone]]
*[[Piracetam]] (supplement)
*[[Piroxicam]]
*[[Pituitary hormone replacement therapy]]
*[[Pizotifen]]
*[[Pramipexole]]
*[[Prazosin]]
*[[Prednisolone]]
*[[Pregabalin]] (anticonvulsant)
*[[Probenecid]]
*[[Probioplex]] (whey product; supplement)
*[[Procaine]]
*[[Propranolol]] (beta blocker)
*[[Protriptyline]]
*[[Pseudoephedrine]] (vasoconstrictor)
*[[Pycnogenol]] (flavonoid)
*[[Pyritinol]]
 
*[[Quetiapine]]
 
*[[Rabeprazole]]
*[[Raloxifene]]
*[[Raltegravir]] (antiretroviral)
*[[Ramelteon]] (hypnotic)
*[[Ranitidine]] (H2 blocker)
*[[Rasagiline]]
*[[Reboxetine]]
*[[Reflexology]]
*[[Ribavirin]] (antiviral)
*[[Rifampin]] (antibiotic)
*[[Rifaximin]] (antibiotic)
*[[Riluzole]]
*[[Risperidone]]
*[[Ropinirole]]
*[[Rosiglitazone]]
*[[Rotigotine]]
*[[Royal jelly]] (supplement)
*[[RPAH Elimination Diet]] (diet)
 
*[[Sambucol]] (supplement)
*[[S-ketamine]]
*[[Sarapin]]
*[[Sativex]] (Tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol)
*[[Scopolamine]] (Hyoscine)
*[[Secnidazole]]
*[[Selegiline]]
*[[Sertraline]] (SSRI antidepressant)
*[[Shiatsu]]
*[[Sibutramine]]
*[[Silymarin]] ([[milk thistle]]; herb)
*[[Simvastatin]]
*[[Sizofiran]]
*[[Sodium oxybate]] (CNS depressant)
*[[Solifenacin]]
*[[Spironolactone]]
*[[Sporanox]] (antifungal)
*[[St. John’s Wort]] (herb)
*[[Staphylococcus toxoid]]
*[[Streptokinase]]
*[[Stress reduction]]
*[[Stretching]]
*[[Sulbutiamine]]
*[[Sulpiride]]
*[[Sumatriptan]]
 
*[[Tacrine]]
*[[Tadalafil]]
*[[Tamsulosin]]
*[[Temazepam]]
*[[TENS]]
*[[Testosterone]] (hormone)
*[[Thalidomide]]
*[[Theophylline]] (vasoconstrictor)
*[[The Perrin Technique]]
*[[Thiocolchicoside]]
*[[Thymalfasin]]
*[[Thyroid]]
*[[Thyroid hormones]] (hormone)
*[[Thyroxine]]
*[[Thyroxine and liothyronine]]
*[[Tiagabine]]
*[[Tianeptine]]
*[[Tinidazole]] (antiparasitic)
*[[Tizanidine]]
*[[Tocotrienols]] (vitamin; supplement)
*[[Tolterodine]]
*[[Topical lidocaine]]
*[[Topical lidocaine and prilocaine]]
*[[Topiramate]]
*[[Tranylcypromine]] (MAOI antidepressant)
*[[Triazolam]]
*[[Trimipramine]] (trycyclic antidepressant)
*[[Tropisetron]]
*[[Trospium]]
 
*[[Undenatured whey]] (whey product; supplement)
*[[Urised]] (Uriseptic)
*[[Urokinase]]
*[[Uva ursi]] (herb)
 
*[[Valerian]] ([[valerian root]]; herb)
*[[Valproate]]
*[[Valproic acid]]
*[[Valsartan]]
*[[Vegan/non-whey Protein Powders with Amino Acid Complex]] (supplement)
*[[VegEPA]] (supplement)
*[[Venlafaxine]] (antidepressant)
*[[Verapimil]] (calcium channel blocker)
*[[Vigabatrin]]
*[[Vitex trifolia]] (herb)
 
*[[Water]]
*[[Whey products]] (supplement)
 
*[[Yohimbine]] (vasoconstrictor)
 
*[[Zaleplon]]
*[[Ziprasidone]]
*[[Zithromax]] (antibiotic)
*[[Zolpidem]] (hypnotic)
*[[Zonisamide]]
*[[Zopiclone]]
 
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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.

Disclaimer: The following is a range of some of the interventions (including anecdotal) that have been used by patients to try to treat both individual symptoms and the disease as a whole, some of which have been researched and many which have not. The vast majority lack ANY reliable evidence of efficacy. Many carry significant side-effects and risks. This content is provided for information ONLY. MEpedia is not to be used to diagnose or treat any illness. Patients must consult a clinician before embarking on treatment.

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