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Can withdrawal from co codamol cause muscles to become physically tender and sore ?

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Dr. Layth Maolood answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Opioid withdrawal can cause muscles to tight up and twitch, which in return can lead muscle soreness and achiness.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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