Amiodarone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

Brand names: Pacerone, Nexterone

Amiodarone has an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from a total of 93 reviews on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 51% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Amiodarone

jentrix
September 19, 2015

Cordarone (amiodarone) for Arrhythmia "I take 200mg 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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Deb
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
October 27, 2018

For Arrhythmia "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."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
February 11, 2010

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

8 / 10

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0ldman
Taken for 1 to 2 years
October 20, 2018

For Ventricular Tachycardia "This drug can kill you! Avoid at all costs. Went from playing tennis, in two years on the drug to needing oxygen 24/7. Diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis 2 weeks ago."

3 / 10

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

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

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Ray
Taken for less than 1 month
January 27, 2019

For Ventricular Fibrillation "This drug killed my father in a matter of a few weeks."

1 / 10

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

Cordarone (amiodarone) for Arrhythmia "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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llyhp
August 29, 2009

For Ventricular Tachycardia "I had 3 t tests to stop my heart back to normal rhythm but amiodarone did the trick."

10 / 10

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Homer
Taken for 1 to 2 years
March 25, 2019

Pacerone (amiodarone) for Supraventricular Tachycardia "The Pacerone takes a couple of weeks to kick in but works great after that."

10 / 10

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JET
January 30, 2015

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

8 / 10

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Rafy
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 22, 2018

For Ventricular Fibrillation " Amiodarone is very good at preventing a heart attack. It keeps my heart beating normally .."

10 / 10

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Reman...
September 26, 2017

For Ventricular Tachycardia "Dizzy, insomnia, nervous, anxious, upset stomach, wobbly, difficulty walking."

3 / 10

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WORKS...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
December 5, 2016

For Ventricular Fibrillation "My ef iprove from 29 to 40 no more no more fibleration and the cva will not return"

10 / 10

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Mark
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 28, 2023

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

1 / 10

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

For Arrhythmia "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."

1 / 10

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Uncle...
November 25, 2017

For Ventricular Fibrillation "Has really helped me for the last 5 Months ."

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Sham...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 25, 2023

For Arrhythmia "It has fifteen side effects. Not suitable as compared to dronedarone which has no side effects. The doctor will review if dronedarone is a better option for an irregular heartbeat."

3 / 10

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Dano
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
April 20, 2023

For Arrhythmia "It has lowered my T3 to half of the minimum range for T3, and caused photo sensitivity to the sun."

3 / 10

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