bostonterrier
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60 years old. Had A FIB in 2006 that led to congestive heart failure. Taking amiodarone and looking to change as had 6 episodes and cardioversions... read more
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Amiodarone - For anyone 80 yrs plus or caregiver: what are you doing for nausea & loss of appetite?
Question posted by MuscAnd on 28 Nov 2011 • 1 answer
Related support groups: amiodarone, nausea/vomiting, food, appetite, cream, arrhythmia
bostonterrier's answer: U sure this just from Amiodarone. Is he taking other medicine W/IT.. We all can have differant effects from same pills but never heard this. Does he take vitamins,minerals or eats at same time. Need more details. If he is on Amio he must be on other ...
Is there something natural that will do the same as coreg?
Question posted by elsiew on 14 Feb 2012 • 1 answer
Related support groups: coreg, vitamins, heart
bostonterrier's answer: I don't think so. Been taking coreg for 6 years for blood pressure and to help my heart. I had congestive heart failure and was put on it. U taking anything else besides coreg? I do get a little tired during day. I'm on 80mg. I was told to take ...
If I took .5 Xanax at 1:00pm can I take Ambien tonight at 10:00pm?
Question posted by needtosleep on 9 Feb 2012 • 3 answers
Related support groups: ambien, xanax, asthma, sleep disorders, sleep
bostonterrier's answer: Answer is yes u can. How many mg ambien u taking. U might start feeling tired during the day time from a hangover effect. It happens to some people. Good luck.
Atrial Fibrillation - Has anybody had ablation procedure for AFIB and did it work n for how long.?
Question posted by bostonter... on 5 Feb 2012 • 1 answer
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bostonterrier's comment: Are u still in Afib or get in on n off. Mine came back 6 times in 6 years , had 6 cardioversion n 1 ablation. In fib now n waiting. If u have Afib what meds u take. Thanks
Psvt and amiodarone therapy, how safe is it?
Question posted by mb24 on 3 Feb 2012 • 1 answer
Related support groups: amiodarone, surgery
bostonterrier's comment: Still don't know what Pstv is but I forgot to mention I had 6 cardioversions and 1 ablation for my Afib. I'm back in Afib n waiting to get another ablation
Psvt and amiodarone therapy, how safe is it?
Question posted by mb24 on 3 Feb 2012 • 1 answer
Related support groups: amiodarone, surgery
bostonterrier's comment: Iwas on 200mg for 6 years to Supposedly stop me from getting AFIB. I had 6 episodes on it. I complained after the third year about some side effects most serious my lungs. I never smoked never has asthma but had to go on inhalers, nebulizer n ...
Mechanism of interactions between warfarin and aspirin and warfarin and amiodarone?
Question posted by elma34 on 27 Jan 2012 • 2 answers
Related support groups: amiodarone, aspirin, warfarin, interaction
bostonterrier's answer: warafin n aspirin should not be taking together as they both thin blood. Think u should avoid aspirin taking warafin . Do u get your INR checked. Amiodarone nwarafin I take but I always take seperate w/little food in between as habit. if u look at ...
Psvt and amiodarone therapy, how safe is it?
Question posted by mb24 on 3 Feb 2012 • 1 answer
Related support groups: amiodarone, surgery
bostonterrier's answer: Sorry I don't know what Pstv is but I've been taking amiodarone for 6 years for afibulation. I'm 60 but stopped amio cause of side effects I got. I honestly don't know effects on a younger person. why is it being taken. Wish could help more. Look at ...
Has anyone heard of taking Losartan 25mg, along with the beta blockr Lopressor 100mg(generic pill)?
Question posted by mcp0212 on 4 Feb 2012 • 2 answers
Related support groups: lopressor, high blood pressure, losartan, renal failure, blood disorders, generic, blood pressure, kidney, ...
bostonterrier's response: Have similar medical problems and more.even though say no problem taking multiple pills, after reading about each pill I always take seperately w/little food in between. I know we need the meds but don't like taking all at once. Sorry think I gave u ...
Atrial Fibrillation - cardioversion or ablation. Or do you go thru episodes w/afib. I'm asking cause
Question posted by bostonter... on 3 Feb 2012 • 1 answer
Related support groups: atrial fibrillation, amiodarone, arrhythmia
bostonterrier's comment: Thanks. I do take vitamins but will check about the magnesium if I take enough. Thanks again.