Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (1,878 members)
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Symptoms|Treatments|Side effects|Causes
| 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| Improved sleep | 44% (123) |
| More balanced mood | 39% (122) |
| Reduced anxiety | 32% (124) |
| Drowsiness | 27% (126) |
| Nausea | 11% (122) |
| Nightmares | 10% (121) |
| Flatulence | 8% (120) |
| Reduced sex drive | 8% (120) |
| Stomach cramps | 7% (122) |
| Hypertension | 6% (121) |
| Vomiting | 1% (120) |
| Acupuncture | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| Pain relief | 38% (478) |
| Bruising | 19% (474) |
| Nausea relief | 13% (471) |
| Bleeding | 12% (471) |
| Bacterial infection | 4% (465) |
| Nerve injury | 4% (472) |
| Hepatitis B | 1% (468) |
| heartburn | 3% (61) |
| Pneumothorax | 0% (468) |
| Adderall | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| loss of appetite | 68% (59) |
| difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep | 61% (61) |
| jitters | 54% (57) |
| dry mouth | 48% (56) |
| weight loss | 43% (56) |
| sweating | 33% (55) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 21% (57) |
| sleepiness | 17% (58) |
| dizziness | 18% (56) |
| headache | 16% (57) |
| nausea | 13% (55) |
| stomach pain | 9% (55) |
| diarrhea | 9% (54) |
| fever | 2% (55) |
| vomiting | 0% (55) |
| Alprazolam (Xanax) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| Reduced anxiety | 84% (176) |
| Reduced panic | 79% (171) |
| Drowsiness | 63% (163) |
| Decreased inhibitions | 43% (161) |
| Forgetfulness | 34% (159) |
| Dizziness | 27% (158) |
| Light-headedness | 24% (159) |
| Decreased sex drive | 23% (158) |
| Dry mouth | 22% (156) |
| Depression | 21% (162) |
| Irritability | 13% (158) |
| Muscle weakness | 12% (159) |
| Constipation | 12% (156) |
| Blurred vision | 11% (157) |
| Insomnia | 11% (159) |
| Nausea | 7% (154) |
| Hyperactivity | 6% (158) |
| Tremor | 4% (157) |
| Jaundice | 1% (157) |
| Seizure | 1% (157) |
| Vomiting | 1% (155) |
| Watery mouth | 0% (153) |
| Amitriptyline | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| drowsiness | 54% (180) |
| dry mouth | 55% (174) |
| weakness or tiredness | 52% (178) |
| changes in appetite or weight | 36% (176) |
| changes in sex drive or ability | 34% (173) |
| constipation | 33% (174) |
| headaches | 27% (173) |
| unsteadiness | 26% (168) |
| nightmares | 24% (174) |
| confusion | 23% (173) |
| nausea | 18% (173) |
| blurred vision | 18% (170) |
| excessive sweating | 16% (172) |
| pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet | 16% (172) |
| difficulty urinating | 13% (169) |
| vomiting | 6% (173) |
| Antibiotics | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| upset stomach | 50% (167) |
| nausea | 38% (98) |
| diarrhea | 34% (163) |
| chest pressure | 10% (157) |
| jumpy legs | 14% (70) |
| high blood pressure | 8% (116) |
| Feeling spacey | 20% (45) |
| bruising | 8% (97) |
| easily overheated | 16% (45) |
| confusion | 10% (71) |
| slow reactions | 7% (67) |
| Topamax - kidney stones | 3% (64) |
| increased pain | 50% (2) |
| Blood in urine | 3% (34) |
| Running VO2 max declined | 1% (92) |
| Aspirin | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| stomach pain | 20% (241) |
| heartburn | 14% (231) |
| nausea | 10% (238) |
| vomiting | 2% (237) |
| Baclofen | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| drowsiness | 63% (24) |
| weakness | 46% (24) |
| dizziness | 45% (22) |
| confusion | 32% (22) |
| insomnia | 27% (15) |
| upset stomach | 19% (21) |
| Bupropion (Wellbutrin) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| dry mouth | 51% (260) |
| headache | 33% (254) |
| drowsiness | 32% (263) |
| dizziness | 30% (255) |
| excessive sweating | 29% (254) |
| excitement | 26% (257) |
| Fatigue | 40% (168) |
| forgetfulness | 41% (141) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 21% (256) |
| nausea | 21% (253) |
| constipation | 18% (250) |
| Dizzyness upon standing | 32% (135) |
| weight loss | 17% (253) |
| cold painful numb fingers | 15% (133) |
| vomiting | 5% (250) |
| worsened depression horribly | 11% (95) |
| Dialated eyes | 5% (73) |
| Caffeine | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| difficulty sleeping | 59% (703) |
| fast heart rate | 54% (716) |
| restlessness | 53% (712) |
| excessive urination | 50% (700) |
| anxiety | 45% (709) |
| irritability | 40% (706) |
| dizziness | 23% (696) |
| depression | 22% (691) |
| tremors | 21% (696) |
| nausea | 21% (693) |
| Citalopram (Celexa) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| changes in sex drive or ability | 56% (91) |
| dry mouth | 40% (85) |
| excessive tiredness | 38% (88) |
| drowsiness | 37% (86) |
| nausea | 33% (84) |
| nervousness | 32% (84) |
| loss of appetite | 24% (84) |
| excessive sweating | 22% (83) |
| excitement | 22% (83) |
| muscle or joint pain | 17% (83) |
| diarrhea | 16% (82) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 14% (84) |
| stomach pain | 14% (80) |
| vomiting | 6% (80) |
| Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| drowsiness | 78% (143) |
| difficulty thinking or remembering | 54% (138) |
| unsteadiness | 38% (130) |
| dizziness | 38% (133) |
| problems with coordination | 37% (133) |
| changes in sex drive or ability | 27% (130) |
| frequent urination | 17% (132) |
| blurred vision | 17% (130) |
| muscle or joint pain | 15% (135) |
| increased saliva | 6% (131) |
| Coenzyme Q10 | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| Feeling very tired | 18% (285) |
| Feeling irritable | 13% (282) |
| Insomnia | 11% (288) |
| Feeling sensitive to light | 10% (286) |
| Headache | 10% (287) |
| Pain in the upper part of the abdomen | 10% (285) |
| Heartburn | 10% (285) |
| Dizziness | 10% (282) |
| Nausea | 8% (285) |
| Rashes | 3% (286) |
| Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| drowsiness | 79% (224) |
| dry mouth, nose, and throat | 53% (219) |
| dizziness | 28% (212) |
| muscle weakness | 19% (211) |
| headache | 18% (212) |
| nervousness | 17% (210) |
| constipation | 13% (213) |
| nausea | 8% (210) |
| excitement (especially in children) | 7% (208) |
| loss of appetite | 6% (209) |
| increased chest congestion | 6% (209) |
| vomiting | 2% (208) |
| Doxycycline | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| diarrhea | 32% (28) |
| itching of the rectum or vagina | 10% (29) |
| sore mouth | 10% (29) |
| Duloxetine (Cymbalta) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| tiredness | 51% (132) |
| dry mouth | 48% (133) |
| sweating or night sweats | 44% (135) |
| changes in sexual desire or ability | 44% (131) |
| drowsiness | 41% (129) |
| nausea | 37% (134) |
| dizziness | 36% (132) |
| weakness | 35% (130) |
| headache | 30% (132) |
| constipation | 24% (132) |
| muscle pain or cramps | 20% (128) |
| stomach pain | 19% (130) |
| decreased appetite | 18% (133) |
| increased urination | 19% (129) |
| heartburn | 17% (129) |
| diarrhea | 16% (128) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 15% (127) |
| difficulty urinating | 15% (128) |
| vomiting | 14% (130) |
| Fish oil | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| belching | 31% (449) |
| loose stools | 16% (438) |
| indigestion | 15% (437) |
| reduced pain | 14% (429) |
| acid reflux | 12% (369) |
| lower blood pressure | 10% (439) |
| nausea | 9% (434) |
| headache | 7% (186) |
| Stomach Pain | 9% (123) |
| nosebleeds | 2% (426) |
| rash | 1% (432) |
| Fluoxetine (Prozac) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| changes in sex drive or ability | 50% (161) |
| dry mouth | 40% (159) |
| nervousness | 37% (163) |
| drowsiness | 32% (157) |
| nausea | 28% (158) |
| excessive sweating | 27% (157) |
| weakness | 24% (155) |
| loss of appetite | 21% (156) |
| weight loss | 20% (157) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 15% (156) |
| sore throat | 14% (157) |
| Gabapentin (Neurontin) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| drowsiness | 66% (154) |
| tiredness or weakness | 63% (154) |
| dizziness | 50% (147) |
| memory problems | 46% (143) |
| unsteadiness | 40% (143) |
| dry mouth | 37% (138) |
| anxiety | 33% (138) |
| weight gain | 32% (137) |
| headache | 30% (138) |
| constipation | 28% (137) |
| strange or unusual thoughts | 26% (137) |
| nausea | 24% (136) |
| double or blurred vision | 23% (136) |
| back or joint pain | 22% (138) |
| swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs | 18% (134) |
| heartburn | 17% (135) |
| diarrhea | 15% (135) |
| shaking of a part of your body that you cannot control | 13% (136) |
| runny nose, sneezing, cough, sore throat, or flu-like symptoms | 13% (133) |
| ear pain | 11% (132) |
| red, itchy eyes (sometimes with swelling or discharge) | 11% (132) |
| unwanted eye movements | 9% (137) |
| Constipation | 20% (51) |
| vomiting | 5% (133) |
| fever | 5% (133) |
| diarhea | 6% (70) |
| Hydrocortisone (Cortef) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| upset stomach | 47% (15) |
| stomach irritation | 31% (13) |
| easy bruising | 33% (12) |
| increased hair growth | 25% (12) |
| restlessness | 25% (12) |
| depression | 17% (12) |
| dizziness | 8% (12) |
| irregular or absent menstrual periods | 8% (12) |
| headache | 8% (12) |
| anxiety | 8% (12) |
| acne | 8% (12) |
| insomnia | 8% (12) |
| vomiting | 0% (12) |
| Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| gas or bloating | 22% (894) |
| constipation | 17% (886) |
| ringing in the ears | 17% (884) |
| diarrhea | 13% (885) |
| dizziness | 13% (888) |
| nervousness | 11% (878) |
| temporary loss of vision | 2% (128) |
| Lansoprazole (Prevacid) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| stomach pain | 16% (19) |
| diarrhea | 10% (20) |
| headache | 11% (19) |
| nausea | 11% (19) |
| constipation | 11% (19) |
| dizziness | 6% (18) |
| Low dose naltrexone (LDN) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| increased sense of well-being | 66% (135) |
| increased self-confidence | 53% (133) |
| vivid dreams | 51% (135) |
| difficulty sleeping | 37% (134) |
| increased sex drive | 20% (129) |
| drowsiness | 17% (35) |
| Magnesium | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| diarrhea | 28% (723) |
| stomach discomfort | 18% (706) |
| Meditation | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| reduced stress | 78% (765) |
| improved mood | 72% (759) |
| improved sleep | 55% (748) |
| reduced pain | 37% (739) |
| waking up too early | 16% (325) |
| nasal congestion | 15% (319) |
| Passing out | 5% (533) |
| Melatonin | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| sleepiness | 55% (163) |
| feeling hungover | 21% (160) |
| "heavy-head" feeling | 22% (153) |
| headache | 12% (155) |
| depression | 9% (151) |
| dizzy | 14% (74) |
| stomach discomfort | 3% (148) |
| joint pain | 4% (72) |
| severe memory loss, sharp pains in legs | 3% (72) |
| vision problems | 3% (60) |
| severe joint pain | 1% (74) |
| Diarrhea | 2% (65) |
| Group B Strep | 0% (1) |
| Methotrexate (Rhematrex, Trexall) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| hair loss | 38% (21) |
| drowsiness | 18% (22) |
| headache | 18% (22) |
| dizziness | 18% (22) |
| reddened eyes | 14% (21) |
| decreased appetite | 14% (21) |
| swollen, tender gums | 14% (22) |
| Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| nervousness | 63% (62) |
| loss of appetite | 60% (55) |
| difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep | 47% (57) |
| restlessness | 46% (57) |
| dry mouth | 42% (55) |
| decreased sexual desire | 32% (56) |
| headache | 27% (55) |
| muscle tightness | 25% (56) |
| dizziness | 23% (57) |
| nausea | 21% (57) |
| uncontrollable movement of a part of the body | 14% (56) |
| numbness, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet | 14% (56) |
| stomach pain | 13% (56) |
| heartburn | 13% (56) |
| diarrhea | 11% (56) |
| painful menstruation | 9% (55) |
| vomiting | 5% (56) |
| Modafinil (Provigil) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep | 41% (68) |
| headache | 38% (69) |
| dizziness | 29% (68) |
| dry mouth | 30% (63) |
| loss of appetite | 29% (63) |
| excessive thirst | 29% (63) |
| drowsiness | 22% (67) |
| sweating | 23% (62) |
| confusion | 21% (62) |
| back pain | 16% (62) |
| constipation | 16% (64) |
| gas | 15% (62) |
| flushing | 13% (62) |
| unusual tastes | 13% (62) |
| tight muscles or difficulty moving | 13% (61) |
| difficulty seeing or eye pain | 13% (62) |
| heartburn | 10% (63) |
| nausea | 7% (67) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of your body | 8% (62) |
| burning, tingling, or numbness of the skin | 8% (62) |
| diarrhea | 6% (65) |
| nosebleed | 5% (62) |
| Naproxen (Aleve) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| gas | 16% (99) |
| constipation | 15% (99) |
| ringing in the ears | 15% (99) |
| difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep | 14% (100) |
| excessive thirst | 11% (100) |
| diarrhea | 10% (98) |
| lightheadedness | 10% (99) |
| drowsiness | 10% (99) |
| headache | 9% (100) |
| burning or tingling in the arms or legs | 9% (98) |
| Dry skin | 12% (74) |
| sores in mouth | 7% (98) |
| cold symptoms | 7% (100) |
| dizziness | 6% (100) |
| hearing problems | 3% (96) |
| Paroxetine (Paxil) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| sleepiness or feeling "drugged" | 46% (112) |
| difficulty concentrating | 44% (112) |
| dizziness | 44% (110) |
| decreased sex drive | 41% (111) |
| nervousness | 40% (112) |
| dry mouth | 41% (109) |
| weight gain | 38% (107) |
| forgetfulness | 37% (107) |
| headache | 35% (113) |
| unusual dreams | 35% (110) |
| weakness | 36% (108) |
| sweating | 32% (110) |
| nausea | 31% (108) |
| confusion | 29% (108) |
| constipation | 22% (106) |
| gas | 22% (106) |
| pain in the back, muscles, joints, or anywhere in the body | 21% (107) |
| yawning | 20% (108) |
| sensitivity to light | 19% (110) |
| muscle weakness or tightness | 20% (107) |
| decreased appetite | 16% (107) |
| flushing (redness in face and other ares of skin) | 15% (106) |
| stomach pain | 14% (108) |
| diarrhea | 13% (106) |
| lump or tightness in throat | 12% (108) |
| sore teeth and gums | 11% (105) |
| heartburn | 11% (106) |
| changes in ability to taste food | 11% (108) |
| weight loss | 10% (108) |
| runny nose | 10% (105) |
| cough | 8% (106) |
| painful or irregular menstruation | 9% (104) |
| vomiting | 7% (107) |
| increased sex drive | 6% (108) |
| Sertraline (Zoloft) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| changes in sex drive or ability | 52% (149) |
| excessive tiredness | 38% (154) |
| dry mouth | 39% (148) |
| weight changes | 36% (149) |
| drowsiness | 32% (148) |
| nervousness | 30% (146) |
| dizziness | 30% (145) |
| headache | 27% (145) |
| nausea | 26% (148) |
| excessive sweating | 22% (144) |
| gas or bloating | 19% (144) |
| loss of appetite | 18% (147) |
| diarrhea | 16% (146) |
| constipation | 15% (145) |
| pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet | 13% (144) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 9% (144) |
| sore throat | 6% (142) |
| vomiting | 3% (143) |
| SSRIs | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| Sexual problems | 61% (291) |
| Sleeplessness or drowsiness | 56% (291) |
| Agitation (feeling jittery) | 51% (287) |
| Headache | 37% (286) |
| Nausea | 33% (282) |
| Dissociation | 33% (72) |
| Testosterone | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| mood changes | 28% (25) |
| nervousness | 23% (26) |
| acne | 16% (25) |
| hot flushes | 16% (25) |
| decreased sexual desire | 12% (25) |
| difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep | 12% (25) |
| changes in ability to smell or taste | 8% (24) |
| headache | 8% (25) |
| dry skin | 8% (25) |
| depression | 8% (25) |
| breast enlargement and/or pain | 8% (25) |
| teary eyes | 4% (25) |
| hair loss | 4% (25) |
| weakness | 4% (25) |
| urinary urgency | 50% (2) |
| Tramadol (Ultram) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| sleepiness | 42% (130) |
| dizziness | 40% (130) |
| drowsiness | 41% (128) |
| dry mouth | 35% (122) |
| difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep | 31% (127) |
| constipation | 29% (123) |
| weakness | 27% (127) |
| changes in mood | 25% (126) |
| nausea | 24% (125) |
| agitation | 24% (127) |
| headache | 23% (124) |
| nervousness | 21% (126) |
| sweating | 20% (123) |
| itching | 15% (122) |
| chills | 13% (120) |
| heartburn or indigestion | 13% (121) |
| muscle tightness | 12% (122) |
| vomiting | 12% (121) |
| diarrhea | 10% (123) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 6% (121) |
| Trazodone | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| weakness or tiredness | 62% (39) |
| headache or heaviness in head | 55% (38) |
| decreased ability to concentrate or remember things | 51% (37) |
| dry mouth | 41% (37) |
| confusion | 29% (35) |
| changes in appetite or weight | 28% (36) |
| nausea | 26% (35) |
| nervousness | 19% (36) |
| constipation | 19% (37) |
| nightmares | 19% (36) |
| bad taste in mouth | 17% (35) |
| sweating | 14% (35) |
| blurred vision | 14% (36) |
| muscle pain | 14% (36) |
| stomach pain | 8% (37) |
| diarrhea | 9% (35) |
| tired, red, or itchy eyes | 6% (36) |
| ringing in ears | 6% (36) |
| haemphilia | 0% (9) |
| vomiting | 0% (36) |
| Venlafaxine (Effexor) | % of members (num votes) |
|---|---|
| changes in sexual desire or ability | 55% (161) |
| weakness or tiredness | 41% (168) |
| dizziness | 41% (165) |
| headache | 37% (167) |
| dry mouth | 38% (162) |
| nightmares | 36% (166) |
| drowsiness | 33% (166) |
| sweating | 31% (161) |
| nausea | 28% (165) |
| hot flashes or flushing | 25% (160) |
| twitching | 23% (163) |
| constipation | 23% (162) |
| yawning | 22% (158) |
| ringing in the ears | 20% (157) |
| gas | 19% (162) |
| frequent urination | 18% (160) |
| muscle tightness | 18% (160) |
| loss of appetite | 17% (161) |
| change in ability to taste food | 16% (160) |
| heartburn | 15% (158) |
| uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body | 13% (159) |
| pain, burning, numbness, or tingling in part of the body | 13% (158) |
| enlarged pupils (black circles in the middle of the eyes) | 13% (158) |
| stomach pain | 12% (160) |
| diarrhea | 11% (159) |
| difficulty urinating | 10% (158) |
| sore throat, chills, or other signs of infection | 9% (158) |
| weight loss | 8% (158) |
| burping | 8% (159) |
| vomiting | 6% (160) |