Multaq User Reviews & Ratings

• bil...
• January 29, 2012

For Atrial Fibrillation "Have been on Multaq since September 2009 and it has worked very well. Had one brief ER visit after forgetting to take a dose on time, and one brief episode of tachycardia after drinking too much Espresso. My pulse is slow and steady, blood pressure is low, and I have no noticeable adverse effects as long as I take it with food to avoid intestinal discomfort. It's important to know that Multaq works very well for some people and not at all for others (typical with anti-arrhythmic medicines) and that it is not safe for patients with heart failure or permanent atrial fibrillation."

• Eli...
• October 10, 2011

For Atrial Fibrillation "I have been taking Multaq along with Diltiazem for a year. I have been able to maintain a normal heart rate. There have been no side effects. The only drawback seems to be the cost. This is not on most insurance companies' formulary list. Your doctor must put through a special authorization request. The cost is high. Without insurance, it's about $300 for a month's supply. Because my doctor's authorization was honored, I pay $123 a month. I put through a request to Sanofi-Aventis citing personal hardship and asking for a reduction in price from them. So far, I have heard nothing from them. Although it's a hardship for me, I pay the price for one simple reason-it works."

• Mis...
• November 16, 2011

For Atrial Fibrillation "I have been taking Multaq since July 2010 and found that my heartbeat has never been so regular. I had A-Fibrillation and was cardioverted once, and since then, I have been very normal thanks to Multaq. The only side effect I have noticed is occasional light-colored, soft stools."

• Bil...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 29, 2019

For Atrial Fibrillation "In six years, I had two ablations and more cardioversions than I can count for a-fib. I had horrible side effects from amiodarone. Finally, I was put on Multaq 1 1/2 years ago. I still miss beats, but it never gets bad enough to think about going to the ER. No side effects except possibly a very slight balance problem (so slight I wouldn't even notice it if I had not seen it listed), and I'm on another medication that could have caused that. So, basically, no side effects whatever. This is the best drug I have ever taken, period. I gave it nine stars out of ten because it's expensive."

• VAN...
• August 18, 2010

For Atrial Fibrillation "I just turned 47. I started taking Multaq in January after having 3 ablations and trying numerous medicines that made me feel like crap. The one thing I have noticed now is that if I forget to take it when I should, my heart actually starts to ache. My initial heart rhythm was PSVT prior to my first ablation."

• NJM...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 21, 2019

For Atrial Fibrillation "My husband was recently diagnosed with paroxysmal Afib. EP put him on Multaq. The husband's normal heart rate is slow - 50-60 average. After starting Multaq, the episodes seem to last longer (lasting hours now instead of 30 minutes or so) - still had Afib episodes daily, fatigued, diarrhea for the first week or so. Multaq is expensive, even with insurance, it was going to run $350/month. The doctor has decided to switch him to Sotalol. Hopefully, it works until his scheduled ablation in July. It is terrible seeing my active husband just dragging to get through a meal and sit in his chair :("

• Jac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 10, 2018

For Atrial Fibrillation "I've been shocked back into rhythm about four times. My afib would just make me feel like I had the flu, I had no energy. When I would have an episode, I had to go to the ER. I've had ablation once and did fine for eight months and then back into afib. Last time the doctor put me on Multaq, it's been four months now with no afib."

• Con...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 24, 2015

For Atrial Fibrillation "I've been doing pretty well on Multaq. Started using it in 2013, copay was $50. 2014 copay was $70. 2015 copay was $80. Now I received a letter from Express Scripts telling me I will have to pay $200 in 2016. All prices are for a 90-day supply. I can't afford to pay that amount. Is there anything less costly I could take instead of Multaq?"

• Mis...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 3, 2020

For Atrial Fibrillation "When I was prescribed Multaq for my a-fib after a hospital stay to convert me back to normal rhythm, I was apprehensive because it was a new drug. However, I have had very good results with it for over 8 years. Not totally normal rhythm all the time, but I am able to manage it and stay out of the E.R. Now my insurance has changed, and it may not be covered as it is now a non-formulary. I'm pretty sure that just means it's expensive, and my employer does not want to contribute to help pay for it. That really sucks for me, as I have had excellent results with the drug. Side effects are minimal for me as long as I take it with food as recommended and on schedule. I think this is very important, as it claims to not work nearly as well otherwise."

• Yip...
• June 13, 2016

For Atrial Fibrillation "I have intermittent AF and have been using this drug for about 5 years and have done very well on it. Some breakthroughs, and I use Metropol to calm things down when necessary. I do not have heart disease as such, just an electrical problem. Recently, the last couple of weeks, I have noticed more frequent breakthroughs, and it is taking a lot longer for the heart to settle down. I have done so well on Multaq and hope I can work out the issues, whatever they are. I am also on warfarin and home test, which has been a godsend. AFib online patient groups have been very helpful!"

• ren...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 9, 2019

For Atrial Fibrillation "I have dilated cardiomyopathy 37 years, CHF, afib, and PVCs. I am also end-stage congestive heart failure, and my ejection fraction is 10%. I had been on amiodarone for about 1 year. Have had so many side effects. I gained 30 pounds, developed a cataract, and had severe jerking sensations (uncontrollable movements). I switched to Multaq about a month ago, and I have been in perfect sinus rhythm ever since. I feel so good on this medication."

• Cub...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 16, 2018

For Atrial Fibrillation "I was getting 3 afib episodes a day sometimes, and Dr. put me on Multaq. Been taking it for almost 3 years, and now I only get about 2 episodes a year. Insurance and coupon card have now made it a 0 copay a month. This drug really works for me."

• Shi...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 11, 2018

For Atrial Fibrillation "I was going to the emergency room about every other month for a six-hour stay each time in A-Fib for about five years. My cardiologist went on vacation, so I saw another in the same practice. He wondered why I hadn't been put on Multaq and started me on it. Haven't been to the emergency room since!"

• Lit...
• August 21, 2018

For Atrial Fibrillation "Multaq was effective at keeping my heart in rhythm, but I immediately began to have terrible muscle spasms in my thighs, back, stomach, calves, and feet. It was terrible and kept me from sleeping. I was also taking Coumadin and Synthroid."

• Mor...
• November 10, 2017

For Atrial Fibrillation "I have had afib since I was 9, it lasted until I was 27. Then it just went away for 29 years. A year ago, it returned. Episodes last 6-12 hour episodes, 2-3 monthly. I was on Multaq 500 mg 2 times a day for 6 months, with no change at all, and at the price of $600 a month, I finally asked my cardiologist if we could stop it. He agreed. It's been 6 months without, still get the afib 2-3 times a month."

• Num...
• February 10, 2016

For Atrial Fibrillation "I was put on Multaq after 1 episode of afib. Since then, I have experienced nausea every night, loose stools several times a day, and headache. My out of pocket from insurance last year was $20 for 3 months from Express Scripts. This month, for a three-month supply, was $647."

• CMa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 22, 2019

"After being misdiagnosed with atrial fibrillation, the hospital gave Mother (75) Multaq, thinking she had atrial fibrillation (never diagnosed or experienced before) when she entered the hospital for carpal tunnel surgery, tired, afraid, dehydrated, and as instructed without eating or drinking. They prescribed Multaq, regardless of the Black Box Warning. She had been healthy and active (gardening, skiing) but deteriorated and died within 6 months. When later admitted to the hospital due to the effects of Multaq, they said she should not have been given Multaq but could not reverse damage to the cardiovascular system and kidney failure in a month of hospitalization and death."

• kjm...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 7, 2015

For Atrial Fibrillation "I have been taking Multaq since 2009. I can no longer afford it. I am also a diabetic, so I take insulin, my prescriptions are quite expensive. I will take it until I run out, then I will hope for the best. I can't pay my living expenses and afford insurance copays and meds. So I will take care of my normal living expenses."

• Shi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 12, 2018

For Atrial Fibrillation "Taking Multaq since April 6th. Side effects are horrendous. Have been in bad pain (stomach) since 11 a.m. Have tried Gaviscon, nothing works. Am also shivery and cold. Not taking the evening one as I'm in too much pain. Couldn't spend another day in pain like this."

• kew...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 2, 2020

For Atrial Fibrillation "I have had 2 ablations... one with cryo and then RF. I am on Multaq for 3 months and I am only just 4 weeks into the course. I do not like the drug. I am tired and weak, presumably from Multaq. My face is red and dry... I have some itching. I have SOB with light exertion that I did not have previously. I believe I have vision problems with it also... near vision is cloudy and it does not matter what readers I use. Far vision is better. Hopefully, I will be off this in 8 weeks. Maybe I'm framing Multaq like OJ, but I don't think so."

• Izz...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 13, 2021

For Atrial Flutter "I have taken Multaq for 4 years and began when I had standard insurance. My copay was not terrible, and the drug has been working well. I’m now on SSDI and Medicare with an Advantage plan. My pharmacy contacted me that my prescription has been filled, and my copay is $500+. I called to ask if this was for 90 days, they said it was for 30 days. How can someone on disability afford this?"

• Jos...
• February 23, 2018

For Atrial Fibrillation "I had an ablation. After 3 months, my electrophysiologist took me off of Multaq. After 10 days, I started having constant palpitations. Got back on Multaq. I guess I needed an ablation and Multaq to stay in normal sinus rhythm."

• Dan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 23, 2020

For Atrial Fibrillation "Afib for twenty years. It has become clear that the digestive tract is the culprit for my afib. I now take a dose of Miralax after lunch every day. It's cut my afib events down from once or twice a week to maybe once a month. With taking Multaq, it's even less frequent."

• Joa...
• May 14, 2018

For Atrial Fibrillation "Been on since Wednesday, today is Sunday. I take it twice a day. I am on a heart monitor. Since taking the med, my heart is beating rapidly. Ended up Friday night in the ER, with my potassium, calcium, and magnesium levels low. The ER physician put me on Tums and potassium and told me to see my cardiologist on Monday for blood work. I feel terrible."

• Bla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 24, 2021

For Atrial Fibrillation "62 years old and I have had two AFIB ablation surgeries, and after the second ablation, two weeks later, went back into AFIB. Took Multaq, and three days later, back to normal beat. It has been 8 days, and still normal heart rate. I really have not had any side effects, except it made me a little tired. So far, it’s working to keep me in proper rhythm. Hopefully, my heart can heal and will stay in rhythm!"