Amiodarone

I had a pm implanted on August 31 and recently was told my upper chamber was beating at a 4:1 ratio. My pacemaker was adjusted, and I am taking Sotalol and Diltiazem. I immediately felt better, but still suspicious. Recently my doctor has mentioned amiodarone. From past research I’m somewhat reluctant to try this medication.

Any thoughts regarding amiodarone? Benefits? Side effects? I have a follow up appointment on 11/28.

Thanks in advance.

 

6 Comments

amiodarone

by capecod - 2018-11-26 17:02:10

my doc prescribed it a few years ago to control PVCs. unfortunately i did not take well to it....made me nauseous. after a holter monitor, doc said it really wasnt working so i abandoned it after about a month. good luck. 

Amiodarone

by Leslie B - 2018-11-27 11:29:32

Was given amiodarone in april after a VT storm, was told safe in short term. In aug they discovered amiodarone lung and have been on steroids ever since. Luckily they csught it before it caused irreversible damage so not a fan of the drug.

 

Thanks

by Bluedogg - 2018-11-27 11:32:16

Thank you Leslie and Cape for your feedback. Hope you’re both doing well.

Side effects.....

by Bionic Beat - 2018-11-27 12:14:15

Just wanted to say, read up on the side effects before agreeing to take amniodarone.  

I was offered it years ago, declined and got a second opinion.

All drugs have side effects but amniodarone has some pretty severe/irreversible side effects.  

Not a fan.

 

Best Wishes,

 

Bionic Beat

Amiodarone

by silberma - 2018-11-27 12:59:05

My cardiologist and his associates will not prescribe this medication. Very harmful. If someone tries to put you on it drop them and get someone else.

Update

by Bluedogg - 2018-11-30 15:46:19

Fortunately, I am able to report my heart is now and has been in rhythm due to the readjustment of my pm last month.  A recent interrogation proved the point so it was not necessary to discussed any med change or future ablation. 

I appreciate all of you for taking the time to respond.  Glad to know I wasn't off base concerning amiodarone.

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