Can antipsychotics cause joint muscle pain?

Antipsychotics are drugs that can cause muscle pain in joints.

Antipsychotics target neurotransmitters in the brain to help relieve psychological symptoms. If taken correctly and in doses, they usually do not directly affect the structure or function of joints and muscles, and do not cause muscle soreness. However, if the dosage of antipsychotics is too high or not taken as prescribed, adverse reactions may occur, resulting in muscle soreness.

Therefore, when taking antipsychotics, it is necessary to adjust the dosage and duration of use according to individual conditions and doctor's advice to reduce the occurrence of adverse reactions.