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Is It Safe To Continue Sotalol For Afib After Having Weight Gain, Hair Loss And Lower Back Pain ?

Hi I am a afib patient and i take 40mg of Sotalol 2x daily. Currently I experiencing weight gain, hair loss, lower back pain. My concern is the weight gain, because I feel it is cause by fluid retention. Is it safe to continue this medication? What may I do to improve my condition.
Your advice is greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance
Sincerely
RMP
Fri, 3 Jan 2014
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Hi and thanks for the query,
Prescription of drugs usually has a lot of things taken into consideration by your doctor before prescription. Changing of drugs deserves great care, for one needs to watch for withdrawal symptoms, or cross reactions. Some drugs might need more time to produce required effects, and other conditions not related to the drugs you are taking might be responsible for the new symptoms. I really think the opinion of your treating physician should be sought. Kind regards
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Is It Safe To Continue Sotalol For Afib After Having Weight Gain, Hair Loss And Lower Back Pain ?

Hi and thanks for the query, Prescription of drugs usually has a lot of things taken into consideration by your doctor before prescription. Changing of drugs deserves great care, for one needs to watch for withdrawal symptoms, or cross reactions. Some drugs might need more time to produce required effects, and other conditions not related to the drugs you are taking might be responsible for the new symptoms. I really think the opinion of your treating physician should be sought. Kind regards