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medicines that can cause weakness or fatigue

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.

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current as of: september 25, 2023

author: healthwise staff
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