Amiodarone for Arrhythmia User Reviews (Page 2)

Brand names: Pacerone, Nexterone

Amiodarone has an average rating of 3.9 out of 10 from a total of 47 reviews for the treatment of Arrhythmia. 28% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 62% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Amiodarone

flyin...
Taken for less than 1 month
June 20, 2017

"Was in the hospital for AFib with RVR, which came on about 3 days before an ablation procedure that had been scheduled for the AFib. After two days of trying other drugs to keep my rate down and them working but barely, the cardiac ICU decided to try this drug to break me out of the rhythm. Apparently, I'm allergic to it because within minutes of starting an IV drip of it, I started getting flush and getting that same feeling as when you have the contrast dye for a CT. Of course, we immediately shut it off, and there seems to be no lasting problems since I had so little of it. Definitely can't recommend this drug unless it's an absolute last resort based on my experiences with it and everything I've read after the fact about the side effects."

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Anonymous
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
April 28, 2020

"Been taking 100mg Amiodarone and Bisoprolol 7.5mg per day for almost a year now. Side effects are feeling groggy next day and have sleeping problems. So take Zolpidem at times and Valarian Root and Passion flower to get a good nights sleep. Midnight to 9am most nights. Without sleeping aid I used to wake up between 4am and 5am and not be able to get back to sleep. Do not like taking sleeping pills but found it very difficult waking at 4 and not being able to get back to sleep. I am 79 years old and have never had sleep problems ever in my lift before taking Amiodarone and Bisoprolol for AF. It has worked to get my heart rate down from 140 bpm to 65bpm. But horrible not being able to sleep all night."

8 / 10

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BFH
April 1, 2021

"My 84 year old father was put Amiodarone for atrial fibrillation after two cardiac conversions that were unsuccessful. He became confused thought his feet were gone oxygen levels dropped into the 70's on room air and died within one week of starting medication."

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Pat
Taken for 2 to 5 years
May 22, 2018

"Have an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) and have been taking 100mg a day of amiodarone together with other drugs for 4 years. Don’t appear to have any symptoms that could be put down to this drug. Stops distressing shocks . I’m 90 ! Have blood test every 6months to check all is well."

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Shore...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 19, 2022

"Amiodarone for me is fantastic! I started at a low dose of 200mg twice a day, and my heart rhythm is normal. I will get a lower dose in a week. I look forward to this continuing. Please work with your doc to find the right drug for you. Don’t give up.:)"

10 / 10

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HamSa...
June 10, 2015

"Taking for 2 months prior to ablation, and 1 month after. It seems really strong at first, kinda makes you dizzy, but i got used to it within a few days. I can't say I've had any problems with it at all, other then being in the sun/heat seems to make me very tired very quickly. Keeps my rhythm good. I wanted to say, not being sick or dealing with pain or excessive stress is a MASSIVE part of staying in rhythm. The heart will react to anything wrong or unusual with the body. Even a cold/flu or even allergy symptoms."

8 / 10

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bug...
Taken for less than 1 month
June 16, 2015

"I have been taking this for only 1 week and my side effects are hard to deal with. I am very tired and my pulse dips to the 40s. I am taking 400mg 2 times a day so hopefully at my follow up the Dr will reduce it.My chest hurts on and off but that could be due to 3 cardio-versions in 6 weeks time. I have had A-fib episodes for the last 5 years so this is my last medicine to try. So far it is working. I feel the familiar flutters and then...nothing. I am glad it is keeping my rhythm intact."

5 / 10

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Female...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
April 1, 2018

"Had ablation at end of 2015, which did not work well for me. Was prescribed Sotalol for few months, which did not control afib. Then put on Amiodarone. After almost a year still having afib, it finally started to work. Found out it was doing bad things to liver, and also acquired Gastroparesis. Felt that was result of Amiodarone plus my depression. Since this med has a long half life, I was enjoying not having afib for almost a year, while also learning how to deal with the gastro diagnosis. I still continued Metoprolol Tartrate with Eliquis during this time. My afib returned Dec. of 2017. For now I am continuing Met and Eliquis since I have afib about every 8-14 days. If start having more often, will add another antiarrhythmic. The gastroparesis is well controlled."

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Steve...
Taken for less than 1 month
September 3, 2022

"Had open heart surgery June 2019. On discharge was given 200 mg amiodarone tablet daily only took a few days, did not finish course. Caused vivid, detailed dreams and a sleep disorder. After dreams wide awake cannot go back to sleep. Go to bed at 12:00 a.m. have two or three dreams per night. Usually get up at 3:00 or 4:00 or 5:00 a.m. I go back to sleep at 10:00 a.m. and sleep till 2:00 p.m. ( if I can) no other side effects. was not warned of side effects by heart doctors. Current doctors and nurses do not believe I could have side effects 3 years later."

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JJJ
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 11, 2023

"This should be removed from the market. I stopped taking this eight months ago. I have deposits in my cornea. I have photophobia and blurred vision. I cannot walk quickly because my knees and shoulders are very painful. This poison was given by iv in the hospital and then in tablet form for five months after the hospitalization. I was in very good health before this med. If you are ever prescribed this horrible drug ….leave or run!!"

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Bjtrn
Taken for 1 to 6 months
November 27, 2021

"On the plus side, this drug stopped my atrial fibrillation in it’s tracks. On the negative side I had chronic nausea, anorexia, low bp (sometimes 70/40), gritty eyes with blurred vision, and a chronic cough. As a nurse, I know that amiodarone is considered a rescue drug, and not meant for long term use. Do the risks outweigh the benefits?"

3 / 10

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Tom
Taken for 1 to 6 months
November 29, 2022

"For me, this medication absolutely wrecked me. Started with dyspnea and bronchial spasms, then worsened from there into cough, nausea, a regiment of naps due to sleepiness, being cold, gastrointestinal issues, and more. And I was on a low dose of 400mg. Fast forward as the EP takes me off it to go to Sotalol (another horror story) which I eventually discontinued as well. At this time, one would think symptoms would improve; they did not. I went to GP who did a list of blood tests only to find my thyroid and liver were a wreck. Previous blood tests show no issues here which led him to believe the Amiodarone was the suspect. Yes, my body is hypersensitive to this class of medication. My first warning came from Cardiologist when I told him my EP started me on Amiodarone and he said "ewwww" I asked why and he bailed out by saying I am not the prescribing physician."

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Robert
Taken for 1 to 6 months
July 9, 2022

"My experience was horrible. I felt absolutely awful for the entire month that I took the drug with lightheadness and shortness of breath. Another annoying side effect is that my knuckles and toes turned blue."

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Anonymous
December 1, 2011

Pacerone (amiodarone) "On this medicine for 6 years. No recognized side effects. Last X-ray, lungs okay."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
December 7, 2010

Pacerone (amiodarone) "Decreased sexual drive/interest. Tired feeling and going to bed early."

9 / 10

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Bicky
May 18, 2020

"Om 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."

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vince...
February 22, 2011

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

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jentrix
September 19, 2015

Cordarone (amiodarone) "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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Anonymous
February 11, 2010

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

8 / 10

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

"If you have a thyroid problem watch this drug. Hyperthyroidism people have to limit there iodine in take. This drug is loaded with iodine. Takes up to a year to get rid of it. It’s a toxic drug."

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

"Been on this medication for over 5ys no side affects. Medication has worked so good dosage was reduced."

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

Cordarone (amiodarone) "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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JET
January 30, 2015

"Excellent for arrhythmia. Lot's and lots of negative side effects. Nothing else available for my particular problem."

8 / 10

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Mark
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 28, 2023

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

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

"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."

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