Experiences with Amiodarone

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Amiodarone

Is anyone on Amiodarone (CardaroneX) ?If so,what side effects if any?Is anyone on Amiodarone (CardaroneX) ?If so,what side effects if any?

HamishBoxerin Arrhythmia Alliance

Good news got date for 2nd cardioversion

Obviously it’s the amiodarone causing it , will it just go back to normal once I’m off amiodarone or does it permanently damage the thyroid ?Obviously it’s the amiodarone causing it , will it just go back to normal once I’m off amiodarone or does it permanently damage the thyroid ?

Janelrin AF Association

Back in af but feel great!

Before 2nd cv 10 days ago (on amiodarone) I was breathless and tired all time. After cv my af is back after 4 days yet I feel great. Wonder if it’s the medication on or it actually did something when they converted me. I worry when they take me off amiodarone I’ll go back to feeling rubbish.Before 2nd cv 10 days ago (on amiodarone) I was breathless and tired all time. After cv my af is back after 4 days yet I feel great. Wonder if it’s the medication on or it actually did something when they converted me. I worry when they take me off amiodarone I’ll go back to feeling rubbish.

Janelrin AF Association

amiodarone side effects

What are the main side effects of Amiodarone and is there an alternative?What are the main side effects of Amiodarone and is there an alternative?

navyroguein British Heart Foundation

Increased Resting Heart Rate

Is this a normal reaction to coming off of Amiodarone? Any advice would be appreciated.Is this a normal reaction to coming off of Amiodarone? Any advice would be appreciated.

HMitchell64in Arrhythmia Alliance Heart Failure

Between 2 appointments, frustration building!

Stopping the amiodarone is a concern as nothing has happened to me since September & that’s the only different drug from then to now? Thanks.Stopping the amiodarone is a concern as nothing has happened to me since September & that’s the only different drug from then to now? Thanks.

BenThom-Woodin British Heart Foundation

An update after today.

I’m now off amiodarone & they still want to titrate my bisoprolol up to 10mg According to today, long QT isn’t affected by beta blockers but it is a symptom of calcium channel problems. The Prof says I’ve got Long QT & not channelopathy which makes the decision of stopping my amiodarone quite odd.I’m now off amiodarone & they still want to titrate my bisoprolol up to 10mg According to today, long QT isn’t affected by beta blockers but it is a symptom of calcium channel problems. The Prof says I’ve got Long QT & not channelopathy which makes the decision of stopping my amiodarone quite odd.

BenThom-Woodin British Heart Foundation

Just got back

Just got back from cardiology and after having one cardiavision 4 weeks ago been booked in for another in march,also been but on Amiodarone and a possible ablation in September if cardiavision isn't successful. Just wondering if anyone as any advice. ThanksJust got back from cardiology and after having one cardiavision 4 weeks ago been booked in for another in march,also been but on Amiodarone and a possible ablation in September if cardiavision isn't successful. Just wondering if anyone as any advice. Thanks

Rocket123in AF Association

WHETHER TO COME OFF AMIODARONE - DIFFICULT DECISION.

Amiodarone was given intravenously which stopped the AF at first but during the night he kept switching between sinus rhythm and AF. He was then started on amiodarone tablets and discharged 24 hours later after being told he had paroxysmal AF possibly as a result of the stent placement.Amiodarone was given intravenously which stopped the AF at first but during the night he kept switching between sinus rhythm and AF. He was then started on amiodarone tablets and discharged 24 hours later after being told he had paroxysmal AF possibly as a result of the stent placement.

muffin31in AF Association

Amiodarone

Hi I haven't been posting for a while Wondering if anyone out there has felt odd when told to stop taking Amiodarone ? Doctor took me off this in July I only started it in January but apparently was affecting my Thyroid .Hi I haven't been posting for a while Wondering if anyone out there has felt odd when told to stop taking Amiodarone ? Doctor took me off this in July I only started it in January but apparently was affecting my Thyroid .

Plantseedin British Heart Foundation

Any experience of Amiodarone? The potential side effects sound frightening.

I'm now down for a cardioversion on Sunday (3 other appts have been cancelled so far) and I'm wondering, if it's not successful, whether amiodarone would be worth asking for. Thanks to anyone with thoughts or experience on this.I'm now down for a cardioversion on Sunday (3 other appts have been cancelled so far) and I'm wondering, if it's not successful, whether amiodarone would be worth asking for. Thanks to anyone with thoughts or experience on this.

Belle11in AF Association

Amiodarone questions

Went on to amiodarone about 6 weeks ago and have recently posted something similar, but still have questions: - how does amiodarone work? Is the aim to prevent episodes or to curtail them?in the beginning it really cut down length of episodes.Went on to amiodarone about 6 weeks ago and have recently posted something similar, but still have questions: - how does amiodarone work? Is the aim to prevent episodes or to curtail them?in the beginning it really cut down length of episodes.

Polly159in AF Association

Told have to live with AF

I do bit walking thanks to school runs Also been taken of diltazem and amiodarone put on verapamil instead so hope feel as good as I’ve felt on the amiodarone . Thanks I’m advanceI do bit walking thanks to school runs Also been taken of diltazem and amiodarone put on verapamil instead so hope feel as good as I’ve felt on the amiodarone . Thanks I’m advance

Janelrin AF Association

Amiodarone side effects/testing

Wondering if my thyroid has been affected by the Amiodarone, so going to the doc later this week. My questions are: in your experience with Amiodarone, how long did it take for side-effects to show? At what point were you tested/checked for the various side effects?Wondering if my thyroid has been affected by the Amiodarone, so going to the doc later this week. My questions are: in your experience with Amiodarone, how long did it take for side-effects to show? At what point were you tested/checked for the various side effects?

Polly159in AF Association

Sotalol Side effects and the Afib journey

Dosage of Amiodarone went as always from 3X200mg daily to 2 to 1 daily. Just wondering if people had eventually had their dosage increased again?Dosage of Amiodarone went as always from 3X200mg daily to 2 to 1 daily. Just wondering if people had eventually had their dosage increased again?

Polly159in AF Association

Ablation 4 maybe?

I've just picked up my first prescription for amiodarone. I have read some horror stories about this drug but my GP has handed me the prescription without worry. My Consultant has fully warned me of side effects. And I would rather amiodarone than my heart stop.I've just picked up my first prescription for amiodarone. I have read some horror stories about this drug but my GP has handed me the prescription without worry. My Consultant has fully warned me of side effects. And I would rather amiodarone than my heart stop.

Suzanne-Cheshirein AF Association

Dronedarone

Hi any advice on Dronedarone at the moment l am taking 20 Rivaroxaban and 150 Metoprolol l am still in bad A F waiting for my 3rd ablation l had my 5th C, V on the 3rd January this year which did not work, Thank you for all the advice on Amiodarone have decided the side effects are too bad for me toHi any advice on Dronedarone at the moment l am taking 20 Rivaroxaban and 150 Metoprolol l am still in bad A F waiting for my 3rd ablation l had my 5th C, V on the 3rd January this year which did not work, Thank you for all the advice on Amiodarone have decided the side effects are too bad for me to

jackemilyin AF Association