Overview
Many prescription and non-prescription 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 non-prescription 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
Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine
Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine
David Messenger MD - Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
