Dronedarone for Atrial Fibrillation User Reviews (Page 2)

Brand names: Multaq

Dronedarone has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 45 reviews for the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation. 58% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 24% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Dronedarone

Haggy
Taken for 1 to 6 months
December 15, 2020

Multaq (dronedarone) "Had 3 A-fib episodes usually go 6 months between episodes. Now finally a drug I can tolerate, except does give me bad stomach. Hope that comes around. Was not able to take other drugs. VA pays for meds otherwise I probably would not pay the $500. Every 3 months it costs. Someone needs to get this pricing down. 8 stars because EXPENSIVE."

8 / 10

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Tom
Taken for less than 1 month
March 13, 2021

Multaq (dronedarone) "I was recently diagnosed with both Atrial Flutter and AFIB. I have to come off the drug after the 8th dose (4th day) due to severe side effects that progressively got worse each day. My hands and feet swelled, nausea, diarrhea, pounding headaches, foggy, dizzy, loss of memory. My EP also prescribed Ranolazine (RANEXA EQ) 500mg/2xs day. I stopped taking both drugs yesterday and started taking Flecainide (Tambacor EQ) 100 MG/2xs day."

1 / 10

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Anony...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
October 14, 2016

"Have had paroxysmal Afib since 1978. Digoxin controlled my Afib reasonable successfully until summer of 2012 when the frequency and duration of my Afib occurrences increased to an event every two or three months. Then in May 2013, I almost passed out during an Afib episode. Switched to MULTAQ 400mg twice daily after being admitted to the hospital and my Afib has been under control ever since. I notice some missed beats occasionally, but nothing like the random palpitations I had during Afib. MULTAQ is working for me."

9 / 10

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Gibster
May 3, 2019

"I have a fib and taking 400mg of Multaq and 25mg of metoprolol 2x daily. I have been on this medication for 2 months. The first issue with the drug is ear ringing which is extremely bad to the point of effecting concentration and even sleep. I have noticed a significant reduction in the quality of sleep and have regular nightmares which I never had prior to taking the medication. My heart constantly feels like it is stressed or burning as if I ran a long distance without warming up first. I am 50 years old and in excellent physical condition. I have experienced a dramatic increase in hair loss in two months. The worst experience by far however is the incredible amount of belly bloating and muscle spasms. The bottom line, the drug has stopped my a fib however the side effects are extreme for me. I would highly recommend you try other options prior to this drug. I will be going off the medication as soon as possible."

3 / 10

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lqcla...
November 21, 2010

"On this medication for one year now. Have had several Atrial Fibrillation episodes, with longest duration 17 days, all with self conversion. Previously on sotalol and digoxin. Ablation probably in the not too distant future, but not looking forward to it. Have severe sleep apnea and all episodes but one triggered during sleep."

7 / 10

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david...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
December 18, 2017

"Have been taking dronedarone for 7 years. No problems of any kind and my AF was initially reduced to two episodes of several hours in the each first few years and now have not had any AF for 3 years. No discernible side effects whatsoever. Literally a life saver."

10 / 10

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Marin...
March 25, 2011

"I have chronic atrial fibrillation, had 5 cardioversions over 2 years. Return to normal rhythm lasted from 4 to 6 months. Doctor prescribed Multaq; subsequent cardioversion (#6) retained normal rhythm only 4 months. Had #7 cardioversion March 2, still on Multaq. If normal rhythm doesn't last at least 6 months I'll quit Multaq."

4 / 10

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Sicil...
Taken for less than 1 month
June 11, 2017

"Prescribed Multaq for a fib---gained ten pounds in six days, became breathless and totally fatigued. Discontinued Multaq after six days and lost six pounds in twelve hours, regained breath and no longer fatigued. Multaq resulted in CHF!!! The cure was worse than the disease."

1 / 10

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Wvcat...
June 28, 2016

"I was given this drug in 2009 in a effort to control AFib. I was on it one month and it did nothing to help the AFib. Following a cardiac ablation in 2015, I developed random, but frequent PAC (premature atrial contraction)/PVC (Premature ventricular complex) activity. My EP suggested the use of this drug to eliminate these events. I have been on the drug for approximately 3 weeks, initially on 200MG 2 times per day. Following about 10 days, and no improvement the dosage was increased to 400MG 2 times per day. The events continue at about the same frequency and still random, however the intensity of the events seems to be lessened."

4 / 10

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Mike
February 23, 2021

"I've only had one episode of diagnosed and monitored Afib. My heart rhythm came back on its own after 4 hours. They put me on Multaq, 400mg, twice a day. This drug is so hard on my stomach. Even taken with some food. You have to take it with a whole, moderate-to-large meal, not just something like a roll or piece of toast. Twice a day, breakfast and dinner, and that puts weight on. My cardiologist put me on Nexium, 20mg, at first once a day, then twice a day. I am supposed take the Nexium before eating in the morning and at bed time. Before eating works OK in the morning and I might get a away without symptoms from Multaq then. Once I take the 2nd dose of Multaq, my stomach is bad for the evening and overnight. Endless burping and indigestion, and sometimes diarrhea. I have GERD, which was under control until I started Multaq. The stomach problems caused by Multaq make it difficult to take other necessary medications during the day. No more Afib but, I MUST get off Multaq."

4 / 10

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Bill
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
September 28, 2023

"Was put on dronedarone after I developed Afib. Doctors tried cardioversion and it only lasted one day and back to afib. They started me on Eliquis and dronedarone twice a day, which worked almost immediately to stop all my afib. I do occasionally have bradycardia in the morning when I first wake up, but this is normal and nothing to worry about according to my cardiologist. I have a history of HBP, and it is now very good with the help of these two drugs. I've been on it for about 6 months and have had no side effects at all. So far, a great drug. My doctor also recommended a product called Kardia Mobile. You buy the unit, and it works in conjunction with your smartphone, and you can do your own EKG that is stored on your phone for you or your doctor to see. Another great product. It tells you in 30 seconds if you're in afib or several other heart problems. Well worth the investment."

10 / 10

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lucyc
March 7, 2010

Multaq (dronedarone) "I am taking Multaq for 5 months. I suffered from atrial fibrillation and skipped beats. I am AF free for the first time in 5 yrs. The only side effect is diarrhea."

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Anonymous
July 22, 2011

Multaq (dronedarone) "Have used Multaq for almost 2 years. No side effects. I have noticed life is good (normal. Thank you Multaq."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
December 8, 2009

Multaq (dronedarone) "I have a pacemaker and a recent stent in a 90% blocked artery. Since I started taking Multaq only one episode of Afib and no notable side effects experienced."

10 / 10

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Dellyoh
April 10, 2013

Multaq (dronedarone) "I have been on Multaq for 4 years with no apparent side effects. I have been free of atrial fibrillation since. Now my new insurance has denied me use of the medicine."

10 / 10

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Tommy...
July 19, 2011

Multaq (dronedarone) "For 4 months, Multaq and Lopressor together have maintained normal sinus rhythm for me. No serious side effects."

10 / 10

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afib-...
April 13, 2010

Multaq (dronedarone) "Started on Dronedarone 2 months ago after failures with Propafenone, Sotalol and Ablation procedures. To date Dronedarone has been totally ineffective."

1 / 10

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cat
Taken for 1 to 6 months
August 26, 2012

Multaq (dronedarone) "I have hot flashes, stomach issues, pressure in my head/ears when standing, and falling asleep much too easily. "

4 / 10

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Chris...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 28, 2014

Multaq (dronedarone) "This medication worked for about a month and then I started have more episodes of Atrial Fibrillation in between doses. It made me sick to my stomach, nauseous, and with bad stomach ache."

3 / 10

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Snookie...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
June 24, 2013

Multaq (dronedarone) "Have taken Multaq 10 months. Still have about 14 missed beats a minute. Some weakness."

4 / 10

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Las
June 19, 2019

Multaq (dronedarone) "Recently notice a skin rash but drug seems to work well. Been on for about six months. Some Afib but last about 2 minutes, but my doctor is happy with drug so far."

10 / 10

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HHano
Taken for 1 to 2 years
August 29, 2018

Multaq (dronedarone) "Multaq caused purple spots or large blotches on the inside of my lips."

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Mike
Taken for 5 to 10 years
May 11, 2020

Multaq (dronedarone) "Been on it since it was first released in the US. Many years. It is my miracle drug. Sometimes I may go out for a day with no problems. I take my blood pressure every day so can tell if it is out."

10 / 10

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neamb
February 5, 2010

"Ineffective for me, but no side effects."

1 / 10

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