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Amiodarone experiences

Posted by dey10238 @dey10238, Mar 25 1:38pm

The cardiologist wants my dad to start amiodarone for short runs of vtach . He is 83 years old with a pacemaker. He adamantly is refusing to take it due to information he has read about it. What are your experiences?

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lilymarie | @lilymarie | 13 hours ago
In reply to @abob "Thanks. Husband has rx for 90 days. EP follow-up visit in a couple of weeks. Husband..." + (show)
@abob

Thanks. Husband has rx for 90 days. EP follow-up visit in a couple of weeks.

Husband lost his fatigue and regained appetite right after ablation procedure. But he’s concerned re intermittent afibs and irregular heartbeats. Are yours gone? If so, how long did it take?

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Hi there,
Everyone's experience seems to be different. First I was on Multaq, when they had to switch me to Amiodarone I lost 22 pounds without trying. Doctor's could not explain if I was losing weight because of off the Multaq, but I think so. I was on Amiodarone for one year, it truly saved my life. But, they did get me in for an ablation a year later. I am under my own choice to not take Amiodaron as I do have supraventricular tachycardia and CAD and have had 2 cardioembolic strokes. I am on a strict diet, currently 133 pounds, but doing everything to keep healthy. Exercise, and intermittent fasting (also because of news this morning I have 10 more kidney stones. My new total is now 34 stones). Ugh. Anyways, I wish you all the best and I highly recommend anyone to get an ablation. I do have occasional afib and oxygen that dips to 82 and lower at times but I believe I doing everything humanly possible to stay on top of my health. 73- and being as positive as possible!! Goodluck!!

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lilymarie | @lilymarie | 13 hours ago
In reply to @lilymarie "Hi there, Everyone's experience seems to be different. First I was on Multaq, when they had..." + (show)
@lilymarie

Hi there,
Everyone's experience seems to be different. First I was on Multaq, when they had to switch me to Amiodarone I lost 22 pounds without trying. Doctor's could not explain if I was losing weight because of off the Multaq, but I think so. I was on Amiodarone for one year, it truly saved my life. But, they did get me in for an ablation a year later. I am under my own choice to not take Amiodaron as I do have supraventricular tachycardia and CAD and have had 2 cardioembolic strokes. I am on a strict diet, currently 133 pounds, but doing everything to keep healthy. Exercise, and intermittent fasting (also because of news this morning I have 10 more kidney stones. My new total is now 34 stones). Ugh. Anyways, I wish you all the best and I highly recommend anyone to get an ablation. I do have occasional afib and oxygen that dips to 82 and lower at times but I believe I doing everything humanly possible to stay on top of my health. 73- and being as positive as possible!! Goodluck!!

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I hope your husband continues healing ever so nicely! The afib may come and go...only he can decide if going back on Amiodarone is a good choice. It's a love/hate drug. I do wish you all the very best!

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abob | @abob | 13 hours ago
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@amu45sin

Still get afibs. 2 o3 a day for 15- 20 minutes.

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Sigh. Does she feel them? Is she fatigued and/or have no appetite? Thanks

I think this would be doable for my husband if he is not totally fatigued/napping all day and cannot/won’t eat as he was prior to ablations. That was barely living.

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abob | @abob | 13 hours ago
In reply to @lilymarie "Hi there, Everyone's experience seems to be different. First I was on Multaq, when they had..." + (show)
@lilymarie

Hi there,
Everyone's experience seems to be different. First I was on Multaq, when they had to switch me to Amiodarone I lost 22 pounds without trying. Doctor's could not explain if I was losing weight because of off the Multaq, but I think so. I was on Amiodarone for one year, it truly saved my life. But, they did get me in for an ablation a year later. I am under my own choice to not take Amiodaron as I do have supraventricular tachycardia and CAD and have had 2 cardioembolic strokes. I am on a strict diet, currently 133 pounds, but doing everything to keep healthy. Exercise, and intermittent fasting (also because of news this morning I have 10 more kidney stones. My new total is now 34 stones). Ugh. Anyways, I wish you all the best and I highly recommend anyone to get an ablation. I do have occasional afib and oxygen that dips to 82 and lower at times but I believe I doing everything humanly possible to stay on top of my health. 73- and being as positive as possible!! Goodluck!!

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Thanks for your detailed reply. I admire your fortitude.

While ablations may or may not stop his afibs, this procedure certainly did “bring him back to life”. He awoke from anesthesia not fatigued and with an appetite. So we’ll keep our fingers crossed and discuss meds with Dr.

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lilymarie | @lilymarie | 12 hours ago
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@abob

Thanks for your detailed reply. I admire your fortitude.

While ablations may or may not stop his afibs, this procedure certainly did “bring him back to life”. He awoke from anesthesia not fatigued and with an appetite. So we’ll keep our fingers crossed and discuss meds with Dr.

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Excellent!!
Ty for reply. Have a great day!

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