Lifestyle habits
Certain lifestyle factors can contribute to fatigue. Some of which include:
- Stress
- Poor diet
- Excessive alcohol use
- Burnout
- Illegal drug use
- Inactive (sedentary) lifestyle
- Sleep disorders
- Jet lag
Severe fatigue can also be traced to certain sleep disorders, which lead to long-term exhaustion. These may include:
- Sleep apnea
- Insomnia
- Narcolepsy
- Shift work sleep disorder
Prescription medications and treatments
Certain prescription medications can cause fatigue, including:
- Benzodiazepines
Anxiolytics - Sedative-hypnotics
- Opioids
- Anticonvulsants
- Antipsychotics
- Beta-blockers
Other medications and treatments that can cause fatigue include:
- Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, including antihistamines
- Chemotherapy [1]
- Bone marrow transplants