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I'm taking 400 mg amiodarone, is that a high dosage? also, if feels like someone is giving me a bear hug and hard to breath. should my dosage change?

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Amiodarone : It depends if this is the maintenance dose or just the early part of therapy . Typical maintenance dose is 100-200mg per day. If you have symptoms please tell your doctor or visit er.

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Answered 5/19/2014

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