Medicines That Can Cause Weakness or Fatigue

Medicines That Can Cause Weakness or Fatigue

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.

ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerWilliam H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerDavid Messenger, MD