Amiodarone and Asthma

[rcburton]

I've been on Amiodarone for about 6 weeks preparing for a cardioversion which is happening on Wednesday. Over the past 2 weeks I've noticed my asthma getting progressively worse and when I read the patient safety leaflet is says that this can be common. I'm also on beta blockers, Nebivolol, which can also impact on asthma. Is there anyone out there with experience of this combination of drugs who are asthmatics as well. At the moment the cure is worse than uncontrolled AF!!

[BobD Volunteer]

Nebivolol is very cardiac specific so it by far the least likely to affect asthma.

[rcburton in reply to BobD]

Thanks BodD, I had been pushing to change from Bisoprolol to Nebivolol for a few months because I had read that it was easier to tolerate for asthmatics, I've been using it for a few weeks but my chest is gradually getting worse so maybe it's the Amiodarone?

[john-boy-92]

I suggest that you read my reply to BlueMonday today, regarding amiodarone and dronedarone and effect on the lungs of some people.

[rcburton in reply to john-boy-92]

Thanks for the reply, I've had a look at your comments to BlueMonday which has certainly increased my desire to get off this drug as soon as possible following my cardiversion on Wed.