Does clindamycin cause joint pain?
Patient: does clindamycin cause joint pain, i was prescribed it for tooth pain in november and two weeks later I develope joint pain in the kness which has since gone to my hips and shoulders.. but has gotten better in the knees and hips it know hurts the most in my shoulders and down my upper arms..I m taking advil for the pain and have been since December, it s the only thing I ve found to take the pain away..I ve been to the doctor three time and have had three blood test done and they don t know what it is, suggested a viral syndrome. I m thinking of contacting the FDA.. Doctor: Hello,I can understand your concern and feel sorry for the agony you have been through. Clindamycin is commonly given antibiotic for tooth and oral cavity infections. It does cause joint pain as a side effect. However, developing joint pain after 2 weeks of starting the drug and having it constantly for months cannot be related to the side effect of this medicine as the medicine has left your body by now.As your blood tests are also coming normal, infection and other blood related disorder can be ruled out. However, if you consult an orthopedic surgeon or pain management clinic, some light can be shed on what you are suffering from and it can be treated.I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish you feel better soon.Best,Dr. Viraj Shah