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Also known as myalgia, muscle pain is a result of overuse or stretching of the muscle. Muscle pain can occur either becuase of an infection or because of a mechanical injury. It can be acute, or chronic pain that lasts for a while.

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How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very common

Is Symptom of

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Zidovudine
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Muscle pain
Ibuprofen
3.8
60 reviews
Naproxen
3.8
60 reviews
Acetaminophen
3.2
53 reviews
Chlorzoxazone
2.5
27 reviews
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