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Concerned About The Side Effects Of Amiodarone. Had A Bypass In The Past
My doctor has recently put me on amiodarone 400 mg daily after reading the possible serious side effects I am very concerned about this drug. After discussing my concerns with him he feels the benefits out way the risks. I am still concerned. So far I do not have any side effects but were the studies done over a high dosage long term study or
short term. I did not respond very well with Rythmol SR 225. I had bypass x 4 10 years ago. Thank you, Clair
short term. I did not respond very well with Rythmol SR 225. I had bypass x 4 10 years ago. Thank you, Clair
Fri, 31 May 2013
Hi,
Amiodarone does have a number of side-effects and some of these may worry you. However, it has been used very safely for various heart conditions for many years and has a proven safety record.
The studies that amiodarone would have gone through would have been comprehensive involving thousands of patients. The risks of developing side-effects is relatively low. Any doctor would weigh up risks and benefits before prescribing a drug and would be confident that the benefits are greater than the risks.
I hope this helps lessen your concerns.
Amiodarone does have a number of side-effects and some of these may worry you. However, it has been used very safely for various heart conditions for many years and has a proven safety record.
The studies that amiodarone would have gone through would have been comprehensive involving thousands of patients. The risks of developing side-effects is relatively low. Any doctor would weigh up risks and benefits before prescribing a drug and would be confident that the benefits are greater than the risks.
I hope this helps lessen your concerns.
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