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Can Multaq Be Taken When Diagnosed With Atrial Fibrillation?

Yes, I am in Atrial Fibrillation at this time and my doctor has prescribed a 1 week trial of Multaq to offset my issue. I have read in the section called Side Effects that a study of Multaq was halted due to the doubling of the risks of death for those whose AFib has been diagnosed as permanent. Although mine has not been so diagnosed I thought I should ask about this.
Mon, 11 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

If you are newly diagnosed to have atrial fibrillation then you can safely take Multaq for a week. It's been advised only if it can help you to get back to normal rhythm. If it doesn't help then your doctor will change the medication to a blood thinner to void complications of atrial fibrillation. So, you can take Multaq for a week period then re-consult with your physician.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Bhanu Partap
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Can Multaq Be Taken When Diagnosed With Atrial Fibrillation?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If you are newly diagnosed to have atrial fibrillation then you can safely take Multaq for a week. It s been advised only if it can help you to get back to normal rhythm. If it doesn t help then your doctor will change the medication to a blood thinner to void complications of atrial fibrillation. So, you can take Multaq for a week period then re-consult with your physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards Dr. Bhanu Partap