Topic Overview
Medicines used to treat
fatigue caused by
multiple sclerosis (MS) include:
- Amantadine. This medicine typically
has few side effects. When they do occur, they may include dry mouth, blurred
vision, urinary retention, fluid retention, and rash.
- Fluoxetine
(Prozac). This antidepressant may help reduce fatigue in some people who have
MS.
- Modafinil (Provigil). This medicine is used to treat narcolepsy. It has also been used by doctors to treat fatigue in MS.
Credits
| By | Healthwise Staff |
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine |
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| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Barrie J. Hurwitz, MD - Neurology |
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| Last Revised | February 15, 2012 |
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