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'''Physical fatigue''' can be described as a general feeling of bodily exhaustion. The intensity and duration of this effect typically depends on the substance consumed and its dosage. It can also be further exacerbated by various factors such as a lack of sleep or food. These feelings of exhaustion involve a wide variety of symptoms which generally include some or all of the following effects: | '''Physical fatigue''' can be described as a general feeling of bodily exhaustion. The intensity and duration of this effect typically depends on the substance consumed and its dosage. It can also be further exacerbated by various factors such as a lack of sleep or food. These feelings of exhaustion involve a wide variety of symptoms which generally include some or all of the following effects: | ||
*[[Sedation]] | *'''[[Sedation]]''' | ||
*[[Perception of bodily heaviness]] | *'''[[Perception of bodily heaviness]]''' | ||
*[[Decreased libido]] | *'''[[Decreased libido]]''' | ||
*[[Motor control loss]] | *'''[[Motor control loss]]''' | ||
*[[Sleepiness]] | *'''[[Sleepiness]]''' | ||
People who are fatigued may find it difficult to complete physical actions and may not be capable of getting out of bed or performing everyday household tasks. It can generally be treated with a period of rest or sleep. | People who are fatigued may find it difficult to complete physical actions and may not be capable of getting out of bed or performing everyday household tasks. It can generally be treated with a period of rest or sleep. |
Revision as of 17:59, 30 March 2018
Physical fatigue can be described as a general feeling of bodily exhaustion. The intensity and duration of this effect typically depends on the substance consumed and its dosage. It can also be further exacerbated by various factors such as a lack of sleep or food. These feelings of exhaustion involve a wide variety of symptoms which generally include some or all of the following effects:
People who are fatigued may find it difficult to complete physical actions and may not be capable of getting out of bed or performing everyday household tasks. It can generally be treated with a period of rest or sleep.
Physical fatigue is often accompanied by other coinciding effects such as cognitive fatigue. It is most commonly induced under the influence of moderate dosages of antipsychotic compounds, such as quetiapine, haloperidol, and risperidone. However, it can also occur during the withdrawal symptoms of many depressants, and during the offset of many stimulants.
Psychoactive substances
Compounds within our psychoactive substance index which may cause this effect include:
- 4-AcO-DiPT
- 5-Hydroxytryptophan
- Alcohol
- Clonidine
- Datura
- Diphenhydramine
- Galantamine
- Haloperidol
- Myristicin
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
- Tianeptine
- Tizanidine
See also
- Responsible use
- Fatigue (Wikipedia)
- Cognitive fatigue
- Subjective effects index
- Psychedelics - Subjective effects
- Dissociatives - Subjective effects
- Deliriants - Subjective effects