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Taking Amiodarone For Atrial Fib. Trouble Falling Asleep, Sweating, Tiredness. Cause?
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I am presently on Amiodarone 100 mg/day for atrial fib. My B/P is 132/67 most days. Have never had
hypertension. Pulse is in the 60's. I am also on Levrothyroxine 0.05 mg/daily and Amiloride 5 mg/daily.
I have trouble falling asleep and wake during the night sweating around my neck and chest..
Have not been able to lose any weight, even if I fast for a day. I have some tired spells during the day.
I am an 86 year old female and still compete in Masters swimming, and for years have been among the top ten
swimmers nationally in my age group. I find that my I tire out in my swim practices -- usually did one
mile three times a week, but doing less now. I also do yoga, stretch bans and light weights almost every morning.
Could you tell me which med could be causing my problems. Before these meds, I always felt well.
Please don't tell me it's just my age!
I am presently on Amiodarone 100 mg/day for atrial fib. My B/P is 132/67 most days. Have never had
hypertension. Pulse is in the 60's. I am also on Levrothyroxine 0.05 mg/daily and Amiloride 5 mg/daily.
I have trouble falling asleep and wake during the night sweating around my neck and chest..
Have not been able to lose any weight, even if I fast for a day. I have some tired spells during the day.
I am an 86 year old female and still compete in Masters swimming, and for years have been among the top ten
swimmers nationally in my age group. I find that my I tire out in my swim practices -- usually did one
mile three times a week, but doing less now. I also do yoga, stretch bans and light weights almost every morning.
Could you tell me which med could be causing my problems. Before these meds, I always felt well.
Please don't tell me it's just my age!
Thu, 15 Aug 2013
Hello friend,
I am a Homoeopath and so answering your query in a different line than what you expect.
I cannot say specifically which medicine is causing your problems. I would say that all these medicine will give you some benefits for that particular problem and will do you generalised harm in the long run, as you experienced, because they are chemical drugs and not curative.
Homoeopathy is curative. I do not know for how long you were on these drugs. I suggest you to contact an expert Homoeopathic physician at the earliest. He will find for you your genetic constitutional remedy that will rejuvenate you . Once you feel that you can taper the dosage and finally withdraw these medicines, then you will start enjoying more of natural health.
Even if you feel that you cannot drop these drugs, Homoeopathic remedy taken side by side will improve your health because it is a natural method of healing. Since you are practising exercises and yoga I suggest you Homoeopathy.
My hearty congrats to you for keeping strong spirits of youth in you.
You can contact me with the details . Then I can suggest you your constitutional remedy.
With best wishes,
Dr. C. J. Varghese
Homoeopath
I am a Homoeopath and so answering your query in a different line than what you expect.
I cannot say specifically which medicine is causing your problems. I would say that all these medicine will give you some benefits for that particular problem and will do you generalised harm in the long run, as you experienced, because they are chemical drugs and not curative.
Homoeopathy is curative. I do not know for how long you were on these drugs. I suggest you to contact an expert Homoeopathic physician at the earliest. He will find for you your genetic constitutional remedy that will rejuvenate you . Once you feel that you can taper the dosage and finally withdraw these medicines, then you will start enjoying more of natural health.
Even if you feel that you cannot drop these drugs, Homoeopathic remedy taken side by side will improve your health because it is a natural method of healing. Since you are practising exercises and yoga I suggest you Homoeopathy.
My hearty congrats to you for keeping strong spirits of youth in you.
You can contact me with the details . Then I can suggest you your constitutional remedy.
With best wishes,
Dr. C. J. Varghese
Homoeopath
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1. make sure you are taking Amiodarone consistently with or without meals, otherwise one can experience fluctuating blood levels, take with meals if high dose or to reduce GI Discomfort.
2. because pulse is in 60's make sure you are not taking any other anti arrhythmic drugs or drugs which prolong QT-interval.
3. also because yo are taking Levothyroxine, make sure you check it regularly, because Amiodarone reduces TSH levels.
4. sweating, sleep disturbances is due to Adverse drug reaction of Amiodarone.
5. Consult with your attending Physician regarding the same.
1. make sure you are taking Amiodarone consistently with or without meals, otherwise one can experience fluctuating blood levels, take with meals if high dose or to reduce GI Discomfort.
2. because pulse is in 60's make sure you are not taking any other anti arrhythmic drugs or drugs which prolong QT-interval.
3. also because yo are taking Levothyroxine, make sure you check it regularly, because Amiodarone reduces TSH levels.
4. sweating, sleep disturbances is due to Adverse drug reaction of Amiodarone.
5. Consult with your attending Physician regarding the same.
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