Medications that can cause weakness or fatigue
Many prescription and nonprescription medications can cause generalized weakness and fatigue. The degree of weakness and fatigue caused by a certain medication will vary from person to person.
Medications that may cause weakness or fatigue include:
- Anti-anxiety medications, such as Librium, Valium, or Xanax.
- Antihistamines, such as Benadryl or Chlor-Tripolon.
- High blood pressure medications (antihypertensives), such as Aldomet, Inderal, Lopressor, verapamil, Catapres, or reserpine.
- Diuretics, such as hydrochlorothiazide, Dyazide, Lasix, or spironolactone.
- Pain medication, such as codeine, or Darvon.
- Steroids, such as prednisone, methylprednisolone, or dexamethasone.
- Tricyclic antidepressants, such as Elavil or Tofranil.
If you think a prescription or nonprescription medication may be causing your fatigue or weakness, call your health professional.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: April 17, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Colin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology | |
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