Amiodarone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

Brand names: Pacerone, Nexterone

Amiodarone has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 95 reviews on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 50% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Amiodarone

Bic...
May 18, 2020

For Arrhythmia "On amiodarone I had panic attacks, couldn’t sleep, life was a challenge because I felt so bad... hard to describe how bad I felt. I would rather die than go back on that drug."

1 / 10

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jen...
September 19, 2015

Cordarone (amiodarone) for Arrhythmia "I take 200 mg od, and after the 2nd dose, I started feeling chest congestion, dry cough, pain in the diaphragm, loss of appetite, and nausea."

4 / 10

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vin...
February 22, 2011

For Arrhythmia "I've been taking Amiodarone for about 2 years now. No side effects, good control of Atrial Fibrillation."

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Deb...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
October 27, 2018

For Arrhythmia "If you have a thyroid problem, watch this drug. Hyperthyroidism people have to limit their iodine intake. This drug is loaded with iodine. Takes up to a year to get rid of it. It’s a toxic drug."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
February 11, 2010

Cordarone (amiodarone) for Arrhythmia "Terrible sun sensitivity. Hands became swollen, but didn't peel or blister. Swelling subsided after approximately 3 days."

8 / 10

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0ld...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
October 20, 2018

For Ventricular Tachycardia "This drug can kill you! Avoid at all costs. Went from playing tennis, in two years on the drug to needing oxygen 24/7. Diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis two weeks ago."

3 / 10

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mik...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
July 28, 2015

For Arrhythmia "Been on this medication for over 5 years, no side effects. Medication has worked so well, dosage was reduced."

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Ray...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 27, 2019

For Ventricular Fibrillation "This drug killed my father in a matter of a few weeks."

1 / 10

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Dan...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
July 1, 2015

Cordarone (amiodarone) for Arrhythmia "General weakness, tired muscles, constipation, lapsus, and sets the beats straight. Age 62, weight 75 kg, height 5' 11. Took the 200 gms tablet for 3 months."

8 / 10

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lly...
August 29, 2009

For Ventricular Tachycardia "I had 3 t-tests to stop my heart back to normal rhythm, but amiodarone did the trick."

10 / 10

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JET...
January 30, 2015

For Arrhythmia "Excellent for arrhythmia. Lots and lots of negative side effects. Nothing else available for my particular problem."

8 / 10

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Hom...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
March 25, 2019

Pacerone (amiodarone) for Supraventricular Tachycardia "The Pacerone takes a couple of weeks to kick in but works great after that."

10 / 10

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Raf...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 22, 2018

For Ventricular Fibrillation "Amiodarone is very good at preventing a heart attack. It keeps my heart beating normally."

10 / 10

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WOR...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
December 5, 2016

For Ventricular Fibrillation "My EF improved from 29 to 40. No more, no more fibrillation, and the CVA will not return."

10 / 10

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Rem...
September 26, 2017

For Ventricular Tachycardia "Dizzy, insomnia, nervous, anxious, upset stomach, wobbly, difficulty walking."

3 / 10

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Mar...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 28, 2023

For Arrhythmia "Turned toxic, almost killed me. Took out my lungs. Thru God's grace, I am alive."

1 / 10

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Tre...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
December 20, 2021

For Arrhythmia "I was on Amiodarone for 2 years before having heart ablation surgery. I have been off the drug for 3 years and still suffer from tremors and can not use a computer mouse. I have problems writing."

1 / 10

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Unc...
November 25, 2017

For Ventricular Fibrillation "Has really helped me for the last 5 Months ."

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Sha...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 25, 2023

For Arrhythmia "It has fifteen side effects. Not suitable as compared to dronedarone which has no side effects. The doctor will review if dronedarone is a better option for an irregular heartbeat."

3 / 10

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Dan...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
April 20, 2023

For Arrhythmia "It has lowered my T3 to half of the minimum range for T3, and caused photo sensitivity to the sun."

3 / 10

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