Can anti-depressants cause chronic fatigue?

Most people are aware that antidepressants are often used to treat chronic fatigue syndrome, but what many don't know is that there are cases by which they actually can cause temporary cases of "fatigue" that could technically be diagnosed as chronic fatigue syndrome. read more

\If chronic fatigue syndrome gives you muscle and joint pain, your doctor might suggest over-the-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen, aspirin, or acetaminophen. If these don’t help, your doctor might prescribe stronger pain medications or refer you to a pain specialist. read more

Yes, antidepressants can cause all sorts of effects and systemic dysfunction that can result in chronic fatigue and the other problems you mentioned. Both use and withdrawal syndrome can cause these sorts of difficulties. read more