Title: Do Antibiotics Make You Tired? Learn Why & What You Can Do About It
Headings: Do Antibiotics Make You Tired?
Do Antibiotics Make You Tired?
Antibiotics that may have a side effect of tiredness
What to do if antibiotics make you tired
Other side effects of antibiotics
Potential interactions with antibiotics
Other medications that can cause fatigue
Takeaway

Content: If your doctor is prescribing antibiotics to treat a bacterial infection, talk with them about the specific antibiotic and its potential side effects, including: digestive problems, such as nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting
headaches
fungal infections
photosensitivity, which affects how your skin reacts to ultraviolet light
allergic reaction, including rashes, hives, shortness of breath, and anaphylaxis
depression and anxiety
Potential interactions with antibiotics
It’s also important that the doctor prescribing your antibiotics knows what other medications you’re currently taking to avoid potential drug interactions. Some antibiotics may interact with certain types of: antihistamines
blood thinners
diuretics
muscle relaxants
antifungal drugs
antacids
anti-inflammatory drugs
Other medications that can cause fatigue
Other medications and treatments that may cause fatigue include: antihistamines
cough medications
pain drugs
chemotherapy
radiation therapy
heart drugs
antidepressants
anti-anxiety medications
blood pressure medications
Takeaway
While antibiotics are critical in treating bacterial infections, some people may have rare, but serious, side effects, such as unusual tiredness or weakness. Talk to your doctor if you’re concerned that your antibiotic prescription is causing you a level of fatigue that is: keeping you from participating in daytime activities
negatively affecting your performance at work
affecting your ability to drive safely
Within a few days of starting the prescribed antibiotic, if the fatigue hasn’t gotten better or has worsened, call your doctor. They may want you to come in to determine if your fatigue is a symptom of the infection being treated by the antibiotics or an uncommon side effect of the antibiotic. It’s important to only take antibiotics when they’re needed. Not following the label instructions exactly can cause more harm than good.