Dronedarone Side Effects

Brand Names: Multaq

Please note - some side effects for Dronedarone may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Dronedarone - for the Consumer

Dronedarone

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Dronedarone:

Diarrhea; nausea; stomach pain; tiredness; vomiting; weakness.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; slow heartbeat; symptoms of heart failure (eg, shortness of breath, swelling of the hands or feet, sudden unexplained weight gain, wheezing); trouble sleeping because of breathing problems; worsening of irregular heartbeat.

Side Effects by Body System

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included new or worsening heart failure, QT prolongation, and bradycardia.

Renal

Renal side effects have included hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia with potassium-depleting diuretics, and serum creatinine increased 10% or more within five days after treatment initiation.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and dyspeptic signs and symptoms.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included rashes (generalized, macular, maculopapular, erythematous), pruritus, eczema, dermatitis, and allergic dermatitis.

General

General side effects have included asthenia.

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