Can antibiotics cause muscle pain?

Question

I was on a course of antibiotics last week for a throat infection, and ever since, my muscles have been aching a lot. It's not severe, but it's noticeable. Is it possible that the antibiotics are causing this muscle pain?

Manish Sharma · Accepted Answer

Honestly, spending thousands on blood tests and muscle scans right away is not practical. When I had body aches on antibiotics, my doctor told me to wait a couple of days and drink plenty of water first. If it doesn't go away after the course, then only plan for expensive clinical tests to save your hard-earned money.

Pooja Hegde · Answer

Hey! Yes, some strong pills can definitely make your muscles feel super tired and sore. 😅 I had major calf pain last year during my medication. Just keep yourself hydrated and rest up, it usually goes away once the course is over! 👍

Amit Patel · Answer

I can only tell you what happened with me. When I was taking antibiotics for a skin infection, my thighs and lower back started hurting like I had done a heavy gym workout. I didn't take any extra medicines for it, and the pain stopped on its own three days after finishing the antibiotic course.

Rohan Deshmukh · Answer

While certain classes of antibiotics like fluoroquinolones are known to cause muscle or tendon pain, it is always best to consult your prescribing doctor. They can evaluate if it is a side effect or something else. Please do not stop the course midway without asking them first, as that can lead to resistance.

Sunita Kulkarni · Answer

Haan na, mere leg joints aur muscles mein itna dard ho raha tha tab. These heavy English medicines sometimes pull all the energy from our body. Thoda rest karo aur doctor se baat kar lo, stress mat lena bilkul.

Can antibiotics cause muscle pain?

5 answers

Consult a internal medicine specialist

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