Pain
Paracetamol
NSAID (for short periods, e.g., up to 7 days)
Gabapentin or pregabalin
Tricyclics, such as amitriptyline
Low dose naltrexone
Duloxetine
Venlafaxine
Sleep
Tricyclics, e.g., amitriptyline
Trazodone
Melatonin
Doxepin low dose
Diphenhydramine
Promethazine
Benzodiazepines and Z-drugs (for short periods only)
Gabapentin/pregabalin
Autonomic dysfunction, e.g., POTS
Fludrocortisone
SSRI
Midodrine
Ivabradine
Pyridostigmine
Anti-allergic/anti-inflammatory
Supplements which may be tried for symptoms such as fatigue or cognitive dysfunction
Iron (if ferritin < 50 ug/l, transferrin saturation <20%)
Vitamin D
L-carnitine or acetyl-carnitine
CoQ-10 or MitoQ
NADH
Vitamin B12.
α-lipoic acid
Magnesium
Omega-3 or omega-3/omega-6 combination
D-Ribose
Vitamin B1, B2, and/or B6
Vitamin C
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* Refer to local guidelines on the use of medications that are not specifically licensed for use in ME/CFS. |