Back to square one

[Freebird4ever]

In hospital a moment ICD triggered 8 times on Thursday, still here though, 2 Cardioversions and back in right rhythm now, just started on amiodarone today does anybody have any experience taking this drug.

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Hi there - sorry to hear about all your ICD shocks, and I hope that you're recovering well. There's a thread here that might be useful for you: healthunlocked.com/bhf/post...

Take care, Chris

[laura_dropstitch Heart Star]

Hi Freebird. I missed this post somehow. So sorry to hear that you've been having such a time of it. How are you getting on with your new medication? Hope you're home and feeling a bit better/not too stressed by the whole ordeal. Lots of love xx

[Sina-6491]

Sorry no help on the meds in question.

Oh you poor thing to have to have gone through all that.

Glad to read all is settled now.

Only just seen your message, so just want to say I hope you are home now, resting ready for the holidays.

Big hugs are sent to you and your family. Jo 😊xx

[Taylog]

Hi I had similar experience back in July unfortunately mine shocked 27 times in approx. 3 hours not a lot of fun I must admit. But after a stay in hospital and a few adjustments to ICD home and back to work and should be driving again 1/2/18. I was put on amiodarone normal saturation to begin with finally getting down to 200mg a day. Found it hard to tolerate this dosage with nausea dizzy spells temperature fluctuations especially at night and horrible cold sweats. However dose reduced to 100mg a day and a lot of side effects have eased or gone altogether. Still get a little nausea and dizziness but this could be a combination of the other meds we are advised to take. So I would say give it time and discuss with cardiac consultant/nurse or GP any side effects you may experience. Take care and be as positive as possible. Glen