Multaq?

[MeganMN]

Well, I am still dealing with post-procedure Pericarditis and taking Colchicine, but my Atrial Tachycardia and PACs are steadily increasing, happening during the say when they are just at night. My EP has recommended Multaq as a new one to try. The list has been long of what we have tried and failed. I am so, so sensitive to meds. I am nervous. I seem to have either terrible side effects or it makes my rhythm worse. Not sure what to expect. Thoughts on your experience?

[Jalia]

I was given this to try some years back shortly after it arrived on the market. I stayed on it until I had an ablation and don't recall any adverse effects.

Good luck with it. In my opinion anything is worth trying to get this awful condition under control.

[JayDJ]

I took "Multaq" for a number of years. I started off with monthly (6) blood tests to keep an eye on my/your liver etc, it then goes to every (3) months then (6) months checks etc.

It was very much an on off drug for me that worked for a few weeks & then would not for a few days. Eventually it stopped working for me altogether (3) months ago and I no longer take it.

Our wonderful (sarcasm) health service is in a mess and no recommendations have been made since. Anyway - it works for some and it doesn't for others but worth a try - just make sure that they do follow up tests to see as to how you are handling it.

[Foreverfibber]

Megan, I have been in and out of flutter since my heart surgery last May. Just came off Amiodarone after 6 months. O afib and 0 side effects. Now my doc wants to shift me to Multaq and I am a little concerned. Not sure what to make of it. Multaq is allegedly safer than Amiodarone but from what I read I’m not so sure.

[MeganMN in reply to Foreverfibber]

I really struggle with ANY of these meds. I think they are all potentially bad news. My EP actually admitted today that the meds are all really great short term but can have some serious long term issues. So if you were to go on the Multaq, it would be good to ask what the end game is? You don't want a doctor putting you on some of these meds for life....