Sotalol for Atrial Fibrillation User Reviews (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• November 30, 2015

"In one week I went from a heart rate of 98 to 52. Some days I ran in the 40's. My blood pressure became very low. I was taken off it after one week trial. It had no effect whatsoever on my atrial fibrillation."

• steve
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 15, 2017

"Have Afib for 15 years. Started on sotalol 3 months ago. Feel better now but it took 2 months to get used to it. Many new side affects but then they mostly went away. Had 3 ablations , pacemaker and paddles once. 64 years old and mostly in good shape."

• sherr...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 5, 2018

"Personally, I had the worst experience with this drug. All of the symptoms I experienced. I felt as if I was going to die. Cardiologists wouldn't listen. I was hospitialized. Until an Internist appeared in my hospital room. He changed sotalol and a statin. One drug and Warfarin . It did the trick."

• Sandra
• January 4, 2018

"Was diagnosed with AFIB & SVT while pregnant (age 33) with my second child. Was put on bisoprolol, I did not take because of the side effects on my baby. After delivery my condition got worst. I tried bisoprolol, didn't work, had an ablation worked for about a week, then was back in ER my heart was shocked 3 times in one visit, didn't work, was injected Procadamine to bring heart back to normal. Tried sotalol after that episode, didn't work, had my second ablation, it helped. Was told had TIA during another ER visit, was put on amodionarone for 4 months which I quit as the side effects were horrible. Had 3rd ablation, Pulmonary vein Ablation, helped, was on sotalol 40mg. It helped, visited ER after walking 5K marathon. 4th PVA worked! On Sotalol :)"

• John...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2017

"Had a double coronary artery bypass graft (CABG,) in May 17 due to 3 major arteries blocked around heart. Never had any symptoms before op except shortness of breath on stair climbing. Nice steady heart rate around 56 resting and BP 130/75. I'm a 61 year old Type 1 diabetic. Since my op I have been into A&E 4 times with Tachycardia and AF and for the last 10 weeks have been in AF or Sinus with ectopics. I was prescribed Bisoprolol after my op but I felt it was not working as my heart rate was way to low. Started taking Sotalol today and after 2 tablets I can honestly say I feel much better. More regular heart beat, less thumping and less pain in my legs and feet. Hope it continues but so far a better experience"

• mike
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 9, 2021

Sotalol Hydrochloride AF (sotalol) "Sotalol slowed my heart rate and seemed to prevent afib. Then after more than 3 years of no problems taking 40mg x 2 per day (80 total) I started getting weird anxiety attacks. Trying to stop the drug was a nightmare because it sent my fight or flight reaction into overdrive - cardiologist seemed to think that stopping the drug quickly would be fine, it wasn't. (I learned that beta blockers help prevent the activation of fight-or-flight and some people get a huge rebound effect when stopping beta blockers) - trying bisoprolol and metoprolol tartrate instead didn't help in the long run. If I could re-do my life I would have never taken a job that prevents you from sleeping from 1030pm-630am, always stick to that sleep schedule, exercise for 30 mins a day, eat a more balanced diet, and never take a beta blocker unless it was strictly necessary. I'm writing this in the hopes that it will help someone else. If you take this, it's really important that you take it at the same time each day."

• Diane
• September 11, 2021

"Sotalol steals your life. The side affects are horrendous. These drug company's should state more about these pills that are dished out on a day to day basis as well as the doctors that prescribe them. I understand what suits one person doesn't suit the next. In black and white on the box they should state they destroy your immune system"

• dp4se...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 1, 2022

"I’m 65 and I admitted myself to the ER with a rapid heart rate for no apparent reason and AF indicated by my Apple watch. A cardio version put it back into sinus rhythm the next day. I’ve been on sotalol 40mgs twice a day now for two months. My heart now hums and my heart rate has been in the 50’s 60’s and 70’s. No side effects that I have noticed. Other than having to score the 80 mg tablets in half, the drug is easy to take."

• Bob
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 16, 2022

"Been taking 120 mg twice a day for years and have tried many others . Had around 8 cardiofversions and 4 ablations. Very few episodes since sotalol . Also have my 3rd dual chamber icd in 15 years . 68 and walk 4 miles a day and feel pretty darn good . A little tired from time to time , but am used to it . Good drug !"

• Phil
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 14, 2024

"Been taking Sotalol (80mg/bid) for two years for Afib (symptomatic). Not noticing any side effects at all. Occasionally tired, but being 75, perhaps normal. Also on blood thinner, of course. As my heart rate is normally low and Sotalol can lower it more, have a pacemaker to maintain bottom rate at 60. Doing fine with that. Can't say it has eliminated Afib episodes, but they seem manageable and spaced about 6-8 weeks apart. Very pleased with it."

• Anonymous
• August 28, 2017

"Shortness of breath, extreme joint pain, swollen feet and lower legs, blurred vision, tired, no energy. I was not told of side affects. I am not Me anymore. So sad."

• Jeveal
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 7, 2016

"In my experience, you have to give your body a chance to adapt to Sotalol. You my experience some side effects, but they will usually subside over a period of time."

• Allen
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 23, 2020

"Sotolol caused tightness in chest slow breathing . Loss of sleep"

• Anonymous
• October 30, 2008

"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)."

• mitral...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 25, 2016

"I tried several beta-blockers. This one works well for me. It gives me a slow heart rate though. I get very tired at night. It is worth it!"

• St Ja...
• June 4, 2009

"Numerous side effects almost outweigh the benefits for me."

• Carra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2016

"Third episode of afib cardiology placed on sotalol 80mg bid. I'm starving all the time, nauseated, and gained 3 lbs. in two weeks. Is not stopping afub from occurring"

• Rick
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 18, 2019

"It works. No side effects. Love it."