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Side Effects: Amiodarone vs Sotalol

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Dec 28, 2024 | Replies (39)

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Speak to your Cardiologist. 2 points, If you go to Sotalol you can dump the Amiodarone. I went to 100mg by myself after reading up on it. I found there was little or no difference between 200mg and 100mg effect. Pill cutters have worked wonders in my life. If you go to Sotalol you can dump Metoprolol as the Sotalol will do both jobs. I think Metoprolol is chemical castration, at least it was for me.
Pradaxa /Warfarin I refuse to take because I bleed easily. I take a 325mg Aspirin once a day instead. If I go for surgery I do an 81mg for a week before. You might need this but the side effects are not something I want.
Amlodipine keeps my BP down nicely. I suggest you do some reading and have a serious talk with your Cardiologist. They tend to lump everyone together somewhat so you have to get their attention. I am fortunate to have one that listens finally and my NP in his office is awesome. Confidence in your caregiver is very important!
My vision is still affected but not as much as it was on Amiodarone. I think it is slowly recovering.

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Just to confirm, I went from 200mg to 100mg on the Amiodarone