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1 Mental problems, such as anxiety or depression, are also possible causes.  Drug reactions: Weakness may be a side effect of drugs such as steroids, heart medicine, or muscle relaxants. Alcohol or illegal drugs can also cause weakness.
Myasthenia gravis causes weakness of the voluntary muscles. Voluntary muscles are those that are under your control. Autonomic muscles, such as the heart and the digestive tract, are usually not affected. The muscle weakness of myasthenia gravis worsens with activity and improves with rest. The muscle weakness can lead to a variety of symptoms, including: 1  Breathing difficulty because of weakness of the chest wall muscles.  Chewing or swallowing difficulty, causing frequent gagging, choking, or drooling.