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Can Amiodarone Cause Renal Stones?
Question: I am suffering from kidney stones. Pasted several stones also take amiodarone. Could this med cause problems? I am having many of the side effects should I stop taking amiodarone?
Brief Answer:
not related to renal stones
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
amiodarone does not cause the formation of renal stones nor does it cause any problems to existing renal stones. You haven't specified the type of side effects you're having, so I can't comment much on it. A general notion is to discuss side effects with the treating doctor. Nobody else can advise you to stop a drug unless the side effect is serious (for example significant bradycardia or hypotension).
If you'd like to discuss this further, please use your follow-up questions to provide more information.
Kind Regards!
not related to renal stones
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
amiodarone does not cause the formation of renal stones nor does it cause any problems to existing renal stones. You haven't specified the type of side effects you're having, so I can't comment much on it. A general notion is to discuss side effects with the treating doctor. Nobody else can advise you to stop a drug unless the side effect is serious (for example significant bradycardia or hypotension).
If you'd like to discuss this further, please use your follow-up questions to provide more information.
Kind Regards!
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