Sotalol and Tiredness: What Users Say

• zoo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 15, 2017

For Atrial Fibrillation "I was on Sotalol for one month. While it did slow down my heart rate, I was miserable the entire time. I constantly felt my heart was beating differently (this is a difficult sensation to describe). I was tired all the time, slept often during the day, and rarely drove or went out, even when someone else was driving. I am retired, but prior to starting this medication, I was active and traveled often. I did not have any afib episodes while on this medication, however, when I stopped taking Sotalol, I felt great/normal again and didn't have another afib episode for at least 7 months."

• g70...
• December 8, 2016

For Atrial Fibrillation "I have been on this for four months now, and while it almost completely controls my AFib with 80 mg twice a day, I am extremely tired to the point that I have gained forty pounds since starting it. In the evening, after pushing through my whole workday, all I do is sit down, and I am asleep immediately. I have tried asking the doctor for different medicine, but he keeps saying it is NOT the medicine making me tired."

• And...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 11, 2019

For Atrial Fibrillation "I am 51 and have had paroxysmal (intermittent Afib) for about three years. I used a calcium channel blocker for a few months. It didn't stop the episodes, just made them more comfortable to endure. I've been on Sotalol for a couple of days. No trace of Afib and the annoying PAC (premature atrial contractions) that I suffered from. No tiredness either. I'm very happy. However, I keep thinking I should have an ablation to halt the disease progress. But I'm a bit of a sissy. I hope that doesn't bite me in the rear in the future."

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

For Atrial Fibrillation "Been taking 120 mg twice a day for years and have tried many others. Had around 8 cardioversions 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!"

• Anonymous
• August 28, 2017

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

• Anonymous
• August 28, 2017

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

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

For Atrial Fibrillation "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!"

• QVC...
• June 25, 2017

For Atrial Flutter "Feel horrible taking this - hard to breathe - blurred vision - no energy - cannot sleep well."

• AF8...
• September 2, 2021

Sotalol for Atrial Flutter "This particular maker of this drug does not work for me. Causing shortness of breath and headaches, as well as overall lethargy."