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I've was taking clindamycin and now i'm on azythromyacin . and i'm experiencing muscle twitches now. can it be related?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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No common: Muscle twitching is not associated with Axithromycin directly. However, have you had loose stools with the antibiotics, nausea or vomiting. These could cause electrolyte disturbance that could cause and issue.

Answered 10/17/2014

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A member asked:

I've was taking clindamycin and now i'm on azythromyacin . and i'm experiencing muscle twitches now. can it be related?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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