Medication Use by Persons with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Results of a Randomized Telephone Survey in Wichita, Kansas
Open Access
- 1 January 2003
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
- Vol. 1 (1) , 1-74
- https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7525-1-74
Abstract
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is characterized by profound fatigue, which substantially interferes with daily activities, and a characteristic symptom complex. Patients use a variety of prescribed and self-administered medications, vitamins, and supplements for relief of their symptoms. The objective of this study was to describe utilization of medications and supplements by persons with CFS and non-fatigued individuals representative of the general population of Wichita, Kansas.Keywords
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