|
Note: Persons with CFIDS
generally do not tolerate standard, “usual” doses of many medications. It
is advisable to start with lower than usual dosages and gradually increase
to therapeutic range, not to exceed FDA recommended
amount. |
|
MEDICATION CHEMICAL
NAME |
MEDICATION
BRAND NAME |
SIDE
EFFECTS |
COMMENTS |
|
Aspirin |
Bayer; Ecotrin; other
various |
Nausea; heartburn |
Buy over-the-counter
|
|
Ibuprofen |
Advil; Motrin |
Abdominal pain or
discomfort |
Buy over-the-counter |
|
Acetaminophen |
Tylenol; Panadol;
Aspirin-Free Anacin |
Allergy-like: rash, itching.
etc. |
Possible food and drug
interactions |
|
Propoxyphene napsylate plus acetaminophen |
Darvocet-N; Darvon Compound
65 |
Drowsiness; nausea |
Mild narcotic: dependence possible |
|
Naproxen |
Naprosyn |
Abdominal pain; indigestion |
Food and drug
interactions |
|
Morphine sulfate |
MS Contin; Oxycontin;
Oramorph |
Anxiety;Depression; Constipation |
Narcotic: dependence
possible |
|
Hydrocodone bitartrate plus acetaminophen |
Vicodin; Anexia;
Co--Gesic;
Hydrocet; Lorcet; Lortab; Zydone |
Dizziness; nausea;
sedation |
Narcotic; Dependence possible |
|
Pentazocine HCL plus Aspirin |
Talwin |
Confusion; dizziness;
disorientation |
Drug dependence
possible |
|
Oxycodone HCl plus acetaminophen |
Percocet; Roxicet;
Tylox |
Sedation; dizziness;
nausea |
Narcotic: dependence possible |
|
Ketoprofen |
Orudis; Actron; Orudis KT;
Oruvail (extended
release) |
Abdominal pain; stomach ulcers;
changes in kidney function |
Drug and food
interactions |
|
Hydromorphone HCL |
Dilaudid |
Drowsiness; anxiety; fear;
constipation |
Narcotic: dependence possible |
|
Meperidine HCL |
Demerol |
Dizziness; light headedness;
nausea |
Narcotic: dependence possible |
|
Piroxicam |
Feldene |
Stomach ulcers and bleeding;
abdominal pain |
Drug and food
interactions |
