These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as
recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is
always advised to consult their own physician.
Stoppage of MS Contin [posted
1/14/99]
Question: What would happen if I just stop taking the ms contin? I hate the side
effects, sleeplessness, and sweating (I change cloths at least 3 times a day). Even on the
paxil I am grumpy most of the time.
Answer: Depends a great deal on how long you've been taking it. If you have developed dependency expect abdominal pain/cramps, sweats and an anxiety type feeling. If you have not developed dependency, you will experience few, if any problems with sudden cessation. Clonidine (usually a blood pressure pill) can help block some of these if they are severe.
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