Drugs that can cause tremor include the following:
- Cancer medicines such as thalidomide and cytarabine.
- Seizure medicines such as valproic acid (Depakote) and sodium valproate (Depakene)
- Asthma medicines such as theophylline and albuterol.
- Immune suppressing medicines such as cyclosporine and tacrolimus.
What medications can cause body tremors?
There are several drugs that can cause tremor:
- Albuterol (an asthma drug sold under the brand name Proventil® or Ventolin®).
- Corticosteroids (like prednisone).
- Lithium (especially when combined with an antidepressant).
- Reglan®.
- Cyclosporine.
- Antiarrhythmic drugs (like Cordarone®, Procanbid®).
- Alcohol (chronic use).
What is the most common cause of tremors?
The most common causes of tremors are: muscle fatigue. ingesting too much caffeine. stress.
