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Is stiffness a side effect of medication? A comprehensive guide

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According to one report, a patient on dexmethylphenidate for ADHD experienced severe muscle pain and stiffness, highlighting that medications can indeed cause or exacerbate these symptoms. This phenomenon, known as drug-induced myopathy, is a possibility with several different drug classes and can manifest in various ways, from mild soreness to severe, disabling rigidity.