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Published on: 11/27/2025
Can certain antiviotics trigger muscle twitching during sleep?
The provided references do not mention antibiotics causing muscle twitching during sleep, but they do discuss how certain medications like antidepressants can affect sleep and cause movement disorders.
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The references provided do not specifically address whether antibiotics can cause muscle twitching during sleep. However, they do explore how some medications, particularly antidepressants, can influence sleep and lead to conditions like restless legs syndrome (RLS) and REM sleep behavior disorder.
- Reference 1 discusses REM sleep behavior disorder, which involves acting out dreams during sleep, but it does not mention antibiotics.
- Reference 2 and 3 focus on the effects of antidepressants on sleep, including the potential to induce RLS, which involves uncomfortable leg sensations and an urge to move the legs. This can lead to sleep disturbances and muscle twitching.
If you are experiencing muscle twitching during sleep and are taking antibiotics or any other medication, it is important to consult with a healthcare professional for personalized advice. For mental health concerns, you can visit 988lifeline.org.
(References)
- Bassetti CL, & Bargiotas P. (2018). REM Sleep Behavior Disorder. Frontiers of neurology and neuroscience, 29145189.
- Kolla BP, Mansukhani MP, & Bostwick JM. (2018). The influence of antidepressants on restless legs .... Sleep medicine reviews, 28822709.
- Page RL 2nd, Ruscin JM, Bainbridge JL, & Brieke AA. (2008). Restless legs syndrome induced by escitalopram. Pharmacotherapy, 18225972.
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