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What Does Breathlessness When On Amiodarone Indicate?
Question: I have been on amiodarone for year and half they cut back it back 400 to 200 mg now in last few week.now have getting out of breath more then before could this be the problem.blood pressure good and other blood test were good.
Brief Answer:
Your symptoms may be a side effect of amiodarone use...
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
You are experiencing getting out of breath (i.e. shortness of breath, dyspnea) and this may be a side effect of amiodarone use. Amiodarone use may be associated with pulmonary fibrosis.
I recommend doing the following examinations to exclude pulmonary fibrosis:
- Chest x ray
- Lung CT
- Pulmonary functional test.
Hope this will be of help!
Dr. Shehu
Your symptoms may be a side effect of amiodarone use...
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
You are experiencing getting out of breath (i.e. shortness of breath, dyspnea) and this may be a side effect of amiodarone use. Amiodarone use may be associated with pulmonary fibrosis.
I recommend doing the following examinations to exclude pulmonary fibrosis:
- Chest x ray
- Lung CT
- Pulmonary functional test.
Hope this will be of help!
Dr. Shehu
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