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Amiodarone

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Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic. It is a medication used to normalize the heart rhythm and prevent abnormal rhythms to occur.

Dr. Rodolfo Farhy reviewed this

38 year experience in Cardiology

Drug Class

Rhythm control drug

Brands

Pacerone • Cordarone • Adcorone • Amiotach • Arycor • Hexarone

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Tremor
Balance problems
Dizziness
Increased movement
Low blood pressure
Visual difficulties
Loss of appetite
Heart palpitations
Hyperactivity
Reduced appetite
Shaking hands or tremor
Change in vision

Serious

Slow heart rate
Low blood pressure
Hallucinations
Hypersensitivity
Rash

Treats

A-fib (atrial fibrillation)
3.8
105 reviews
Supraventricular tachycardia
3.3
20 reviews
Chronic atrial fibrillation
3.1
8 reviews
Atrial flutter
2.9
9 reviews
Acute atrial fibrillation
2.8
9 reviews
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Is it best to take amiodarone in the morning or evening? Which is more effective? Thanks

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