|
NOTE: Persons with CFIDS
generally do not tolerate standard, “usual” doses of many medications. It
is advisable to start at 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
|
|
Phentermine HCl |
Fastin; Adipex-P; Ionamin;
Oby-Cap |
Overstimulation; constipation; diarrhea; sleep problems; high
blood pressure |
Potential psychological addiction;
multiple potential drug interactions |
|
Methylphenidate HCl |
Ritalin; Ritalin-SR |
Sleep problems; nervousness; abdominal pain; abnormal heart
beat, blood pressure changes; drowsiness |
Caution in patients with anxiety
disorders; potentially addictive; several potential drug
interactions |
|
Dextroamphetamine sulfate |
Dexedrine |
Excessive restlessness;
overstimulation; sleeplessness;
rapid heart rate |
Potential drug
dependence;
multiple
drug interactions possible |
|
Modafinal |
Provigil |
Headache, dizziness; blurred vision;
insomnia; changes in thinking; nervousness; difficulty controlling body
movements |
May interfere with birth control
medicines; potentially habit-forming; Persons with mitral valve prolapse
and other cardiovascular diseases should avoid use of this drug
|
