Medicines That Can Cause Weakness or Fatigue
Overview
Many prescription and nonprescription drugs can cause weakness and fatigue. A few examples are:
- Antianxiety medicines.
- Antidepressants.
- High blood pressure medicines.
- Statin medicines for high cholesterol.
If you think a prescription or nonprescription medicine may be causing your weakness or fatigue, call your doctor.
Credits
Current as of:
March 1, 2023
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine
Current as of: March 1, 2023
Author:
Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine