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Also known as: Betapace, Betapace AF, Sorine, Sotalol Hydrochloride AF

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6.4/10 Average Rating

7 Ratings   8 User Reviews

Compare all 56 medications used in the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

Reviews for Sotalol to treat Atrial Fibrillation

Review by cb phoney:

Betapace AF (sotalol): I have been on this drug since the summer of 2004.For the first 4 months I had a few times of a.f not bad enough to go to the hospital,feet up and rest. But since then till now have not had an attack,it works for me.The only draw back is the restriction of eating before and after taking the drug and it is to be taken 12 hours apart.Also I have been on the same dose 80mg per pill since 2004 and never had to change.Hard on evening snacks.

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March 22, 2008 7:57 PM
Review by Anonymous:
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7.0

sotalol: I have been on this drug for 3months and have not had an attack of Atrial Fibrillation, the only problem is it makes me very tired.

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June 18, 2008 11:13 AM
Review by Anonymous:
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8.0

sotalol: I have been on Sotalol for 14 months and I have not had a relapse of atrial fibrillation. I have had no side effects. I am taking 240 mg per day (120mg twice a day).

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October 30, 2008 4:24 PM
Review by Chaswick:
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4.0

Sotalol Hydrochloride AF (sotalol): Was use by cardiologist in the hospital to correct my A-fib... but semi strenuous exercise sent me back into A-Fib a few times while on it. Was afraid to exercise... not good. Saw another Cardiologist and he prescribe Metoprolol Succinate. This baby works like a charm, haven't been in A-fib since and am working out harder than ever.

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January 29, 2010 1:34 PM
Review by St. James:
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6.0

sotalol: Numerous side effects almost outweigh the benefits for me.

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June 4, 2009 11:59 AM
Review by Po Ra:
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1.0

sotalol: Was prescribed this for Atrial Fibrillation. After ONE dose, I experienced: light-headedness, nausea, dizziness, chest pain, fast heart rate, high blood pressure, severe depression, slightly blurred vision, fatigue, anxiety, heart missing a beat often. At the time of writing, it's three days after my one does (I stopped it immediately) and am still encountering some of the above side-effects. I am on no other medications, nor have I been.

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January 26, 2011 9:11 AM
Review by Anonymous:
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9.0

sotalol: I get mild bouts of atrial fibrillation every couple of months and I also have problems with my body producing too much adrenaline for no reason which the cardiologist thinks may be causing my atrial fibrillation. He has put me on 40mg - 80mg (yes small dose) to be taken when I either have noticeable heart problems or adrenaline issues as sotalol is a beta blocker. I only take a dose once or twice a month and it seems to work within about 30 minutes. I have no negative effects from it and it fixes both my atrial fibrillation and provides an immediate calming effect like my adrenaline levels have dropped. Much better than anti-anxiety medicines that I was originally given.

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August 9, 2011 5:00 PM
Review by bjdallas:
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10

Sotalol Hydrochloride AF (sotalol): I had a pacemaker installed in December 2006 for a very slow heart rate but had constant Atrial fibrillation so the doctor started me on Sotalol in 2007. I did not notice any side effects and have not had an atrial fibrillation attack since then. I no longer worry about my heart and it beats nice and steady. For me it was a miracle! My sister tried it for her heart flutters and could not tolerate it so I guess it would depend on your condition.

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December 16, 2011 9:40 PM

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