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Medicines paclitaxelQuestion & answer

paclitaxel · Medicine question

Can paclitaxel cause joint and muscle pain?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

The answer

Answer

Yes, paclitaxel can cause joint pain (arthralgia) and muscle pain (myalgia), both listed as very common adverse effects.

Sources for this answer

Paclitaxel 6 mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusionHospira UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 18Document updated 23 March 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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