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Have Fibromyalgia, Prescribed Soma 350mg, Discontinued Medicine, Nausea, Rapid Heartbeat, Loss Of Appetite. Suggestion?

Hello, I am a 61 yr old woman. I have fibromyalgia, among other health issues. I recentley changed Dr.s, and she was not pleased that for the last 8 years, I have been prescribed Soma, 350 mgs, 3x a day. She wanted me to wean off the drug gradually. I decided to drop from 3x a day to 1 a day, thinking it would be no big deal. I was wrong. I have been experiencing a number of symptoms that are very uncomfortable and are interfering with my life in many ways. I would like to know how long I can expect to be so uncomfortable? My symtoms include: nausea, shaking, rapid heart beat, inability to think clearly, crying, sleeplesness, loss of appetite. By the way, I dropped my dosage a week and a half ago.
Mon, 7 Oct 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The rapid heart beat and loss of appetite is not likely to be related to stopping the medicine. You need to consult a cardiologist to find out the cause of palpitation. These symptoms may be related to anxiety and stress also.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Have Fibromyalgia, Prescribed Soma 350mg, Discontinued Medicine, Nausea, Rapid Heartbeat, Loss Of Appetite. Suggestion?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The rapid heart beat and loss of appetite is not likely to be related to stopping the medicine. You need to consult a cardiologist to find out the cause of palpitation. These symptoms may be related to anxiety and stress also. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal , drtayal72@gmail.com