Amiodarone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Scrappy
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 16, 2018

For Ventricular Tachycardia "Whilst helping the heart condition, I experience substantial debilitating side effects with this medication:- Severe Fatique Wheezing Red/itchy eyes Renal failure Painful scrotum Difficulty walking Swollen hands after sunlight Back pain Several of other not so debilitating symptoms"

• Nick...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 10, 2015

For Ventricular Fibrillation "I was diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation back in April. I was put on this medication as a way of helping my heart return to its regular beat. I had my heart shocked about a month ago & because I hadn't been on the medication long enough the procedure was a failure."

• bug...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 16, 2015

For Arrhythmia "I have been taking this for only 1 week and my side effects are hard to deal with. I am very tired and my pulse dips to the 40s. I am taking 400mg 2 times a day so hopefully at my follow up the Dr will reduce it.My chest hurts on and off but that could be due to 3 cardio-versions in 6 weeks time. I have had A-fib episodes for the last 5 years so this is my last medicine to try. So far it is working. I feel the familiar flutters and then...nothing. I am glad it is keeping my rhythm intact."

• Man...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2020

For Ventricular Tachycardia "I experience 10,000 or more PVCs every day, which reduce the heart EF. Started taking 200mg Amiodarone twice a day in December with no immediate side effects. After 30 days I will be taking 200mg once a day, and then drop to 100mg per day for the next few years. I am concerned about long term side effects, but will have to wait and see. Probably will need more frequent blood tests to be sure there are not some hidden problems. Amiodarone does eliminate some antibiotics I have used in the past, so I will need to find acceptable ones if needed in the future. All heart medications I take do not seem to have serious interactions with Amiodarone, but dosages may have to be changed.."

• Female...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 1, 2018

For Arrhythmia "Had ablation at end of 2015, which did not work well for me. Was prescribed Sotalol for few months, which did not control afib. Then put on Amiodarone. After almost a year still having afib, it finally started to work. Found out it was doing bad things to liver, and also acquired Gastroparesis. Felt that was result of Amiodarone plus my depression. Since this med has a long half life, I was enjoying not having afib for almost a year, while also learning how to deal with the gastro diagnosis. I still continued Metoprolol Tartrate with Eliquis during this time. My afib returned Dec. of 2017. For now I am continuing Met and Eliquis since I have afib about every 8-14 days. If start having more often, will add another antiarrhythmic. The gastroparesis is well controlled."

• Charl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 23, 2022

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "I started having heart palpitations at age 64. My cardiologist immediately prescribed Amiodarone. He told me not to Goggle it & look at the side effects. That certainly triggered my curiosity. The medication did help with the SVT, but after taking it for only 8 months, I have an elevated thyroid. My primary doctor is monitoring me. When I turned 65 the cardiologist immediately put me on Xarelto due to stroke risk with age and SVT. I have been in the hospital 3 times with severe nosebleeds and now very anemic. I went to a new cardiologist. He said he would never use that medication for SVT for a 65 year old, maybe a 95 year old but not my age. He said it has too many side effects. On top of this medication making my thyroid high, I now have pulmonary toxicity. 3 chest x-rays show damage to lower lungs, but it isn’t a huge area.I could kick myself for continuing to use both meds after all the side effects and damage that’s been done.Run & get another opinion!"

• Bjtrn
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 27, 2021

For Arrhythmia "On the plus side, this drug stopped my atrial fibrillation in it’s tracks. On the negative side I had chronic nausea, anorexia, low bp (sometimes 70/40), gritty eyes with blurred vision, and a chronic cough. As a nurse, I know that amiodarone is considered a rescue drug, and not meant for long term use. Do the risks outweigh the benefits?"

• Steve...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2022

For Arrhythmia "Had open heart surgery June 2019. On discharge was given 200 mg amiodarone tablet daily only took a few days, did not finish course. Caused vivid, detailed dreams and a sleep disorder. After dreams wide awake cannot go back to sleep. Go to bed at 12:00 a.m. have two or three dreams per night. Usually get up at 3:00 or 4:00 or 5:00 a.m. I go back to sleep at 10:00 a.m. and sleep till 2:00 p.m. ( if I can) no other side effects. was not warned of side effects by heart doctors. Current doctors and nurses do not believe I could have side effects 3 years later."

• Jay
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 7, 2022

For Ventricular Fibrillation "*****WARNING******This drug, is like walking through a NUCLEAR WAR ZONE! The side effects were over the top, from the standpoint all the ones listed on Drug.com I experienced. The worst was the rash, neuropathy etc. Over the years, the occurrences became overwhelming and the doctor pretty much said, grin and bear it! Fortunately, My heart rebounded to pretty much normal functioning..ejection fraction of 17 to 60’s…It is hard to say, if the drug helped, but I do know the SIDE EFFECTS WERE BRUTAL! Word of Advise! Challenge your Doctor and Ask Questions."

• JJJ
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 11, 2023

For Arrhythmia "This should be removed from the market. I stopped taking this eight months ago. I have deposits in my cornea. I have photophobia and blurred vision. I cannot walk quickly because my knees and shoulders are very painful. This poison was given by iv in the hospital and then in tablet form for five months after the hospitalization. I was in very good health before this med. If you are ever prescribed this horrible drug ….leave or run!!"

• Aundrea
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 5, 2023

For Ventricular Fibrillation "My grandmother was taking this medication for over 2 years for ventricular fibrillation. Recently she was struggling with her oxygen levels and was misdiagnosed with pneumonia. It appears that the low oxygen levels resulted from the amiodarone. She passed away after a week in the hospital."

• Tom
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 29, 2022

For Arrhythmia "For me, this medication absolutely wrecked me. Started with dyspnea and bronchial spasms, then worsened from there into cough, nausea, a regiment of naps due to sleepiness, being cold, gastrointestinal issues, and more. And I was on a low dose of 400mg. Fast forward as the EP takes me off it to go to Sotalol (another horror story) which I eventually discontinued as well. At this time, one would think symptoms would improve; they did not. I went to GP who did a list of blood tests only to find my thyroid and liver were a wreck. Previous blood tests show no issues here which led him to believe the Amiodarone was the suspect. Yes, my body is hypersensitive to this class of medication. My first warning came from Cardiologist when I told him my EP started me on Amiodarone and he said "ewwww" I asked why and he bailed out by saying I am not the prescribing physician."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 12, 2022

For Ventricular Tachycardia "I had ventricular tachycardia due to AV block second degree for which I had a pace maker installed. I am also a bradycardia case. Also I am using a 100 mg Amiodarone for over a year once a day. I am feeling ok with no arrythmias so far. The cardiologist will be performing an AV ablation to see if Amiodarone can be eliminated from my daily take since often I feel too tired in the afternoon and also feel uncomfortable in some days. I have the feeling Amiodarone is the problem due to its long mid life. Now I am using 100 mg every other day. until full elimination (I hope)."

• Grandma
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 14, 2021

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "Started with Amiodarone 200 mg without food ,in the middle of the day, (in AM I take my HTN meds Irbesartan, Hydrochlorothiazide, plus Metformin for frequent supraventricular tachycardia 5- 4 times/ week, regular with few PVT, with episodes 5 minutes to 3 hours almost daily, apparently calmed down by repeated Valsalva manoever. Being 81 years old with multiple other conditions, I refused atrial ablation. I tried Diltiazem, Metoprolol, Bisoprolol alone, having also HTN. Nothing worked, got progressively tired (plus other side effects) and slowly SVT duration and frequency increased under any of above treatment until Dr at one episode under 1. Added at Bisoprolol 5 mg, Amiodarone 200 mg. After 2 weeks, I saw HR 46-47, so I reduced to half, and my situation is improved ( 1 SVT under 15 min. /week stopped after Valsalva."

• Robert
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 9, 2022

For Arrhythmia "My experience was horrible. I felt absolutely awful for the entire month that I took the drug with lightheadness and shortness of breath. Another annoying side effect is that my knuckles and toes turned blue."

• Megan
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 23, 2021

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "I am taking Amiodarone 100 mg since 5 months. After 2 weeks, my supraventricular tachycardia previously 2-3 times/ week did disappear. No lung or liver complication, except photosensitivity and vision problem. I replaced iodized salt with Himalaya and pray God to keep me out of salt. Though, tiredness is excessive, so probably I will discontinue ."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 9, 2021

For Ventricular Tachycardia "I went through some shocks due to over sight by md who had me on high doses of steroids and eventually caused heart beat of 180 setting off implant. Doctors put me on 200 mg amiodarone. I experienced every bad side effect from this medicine felt like I was going to die at many times dangerous drug mentally and physically be careful please"

• Jess
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 23, 2021

For Ventricular Fibrillation "Been on amiodarone for about 6 months due to AFIB for over six moths. Did not see cardiologist due to covid. Started on 400 mg per day then 200 mg per day until cardio version. Went back into sinus rhythm in the operating theater so cardio version was aborted. The drug does help my AFIB. Side effects are very bad dreams, insomnia, skin rash that is difficult to heal and now hypothyroidism. Started on thyroid medication today. The electro physiologist want to do ablation but I declined."

• Happy...
• December 16, 2021

For Supraventricular Tachycardia "I am 81 yrs old with multiple other problems who tried in last 2 years all beta blocker and calcium channel blocker for episodes of supraventricular tachycardia with some PVC, duration between 10 min. till 2-3 hr. I refused atrial ablation because of many contraindication. Arrhythmia doctor reluctantly accepted to start with Amiodarone 200mg, 11 months ago, but more for his purse, than my interest. After 2 weeks , I had been improved and I reduced at 100mg. ( I was retired MD). Since 7 months, no arrhythmia, but I have problems with who has to prescribe and monitor for side effects! Cardiologist told only arrhythmia doctor can do, but at 2 appointments , he was busy, probably working in EKG lab on patients who accepted the surgical procedure during electrophysiology study.. it is a problem with doctor ruling, not medication if used in low dose, as I saw used in UK and Australia for elderly. I have to go and pay to PCP, cardiologist, arrhythmia specialist just to order blood tests, CXR!"

• William
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 10, 2021

For Ventricular Tachycardia "After having 3 heart attacks got a def/pace ICD was set at 180-May 2021 heart pain at hospital heart got to 170-was shocked 12 times could not get in rhythm . Finally got oxygen. Now amirodone 200 mg-lost of balance but alive and ok"

• Chloe...
• May 14, 2023

For Ventricular Tachycardia "Got diagnosed with vtach last year, in addition to heart failure. My ef fell from 45-50 to 30-35. I am not a candidate for ablation because my arrhythmia comes from multiple spots. Been on amiodarone for a few months. My ectopic beats went from 18 percent to under one percent. At the 6 month point, I have blood work for side effects and a lung test. For what it’s designed to help with, the drug works. I have a kardia mobile heart rate monitor and I am testing as normal sinus rhythm and rate."

• Anonymous
• December 1, 2011

Pacerone (amiodarone) for Arrhythmia "On this medicine for 6 yrs. No recognized side effects. Last X-ray, lungs okay."

• Bicky
• May 18, 2020

For Arrhythmia "Om amiodarone I had panic attacks, couldn’t sleep, life was a challenge because I felt so bad...hard to describe how bad I felt. I would rather die than go back on that drug."

• Anonymous
• December 7, 2010

Pacerone (amiodarone) for Arrhythmia "Decreased sexual drive/interest. Tired feeling and going to bed early."

• vince...
• February 22, 2011

For Arrhythmia "I've been taking Amiodarone for about 2 years now. No side effects, good control of Atrial Fibrillation."