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Amiodarone Hydrochloride

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The generic name of this medication is amiodarone hydrochloride and the brand name is Cordarone.

The active ingredient of this medication is amiodarone hydrochloride.

Amiodarone Hydrochloride is manufactured by Sanofi-Aventis.

This medication is used in the treatment of life-threatening recurrent ventricular arrhythmias; recurrent ventricular fibrillation; and recurrent hemodynamically unstable ventricular tachycardia.

Common Uses:

This medication is used in the treatment of life-threatening recurrent ventricular arrhythmias; recurrent ventricular fibrillation; and recurrent hemodynamically unstable ventricular tachycardia.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Nausea and vomiting;
Malaise and fatigue, tremor/abnormal involuntary movements, lack of coordination, abnormal gait/ataxia, dizziness, paresthesias;
Constipation, anorexia;
Visual disturbances;
Abnormal liver-function tests;
Pulmonary inflammation or fibrosis.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended in people with:
Allergic reactions to this medication or any of its ingredients;
It is intended for use only in patients with life-threatening arrhythmias because its use is accompanied by substantial toxicity.

It is also not advisable in pregnant women; those that are planning on becoming pregnant and nursing mothers.

Drug Interactions:
Protease inhibitors;
Histamine H1 antagonists;
Cimetidine;
Antidepressants;
Trazodone.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Amiodarone Hydrochloride, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Confidence	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Digestion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	20%	80%	0%	0%
Energy	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	20%	0%	80%	0%	0%
Mental Clarity	20%	0%	80%	0%	0%
Pain	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Patience	20%	0%	80%	0%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	20%	80%	0%	0%
Skin Complexion	20%	0%	80%	0%	0%
Sleep	0%	20%	80%	0%	0%
Stress Level	20%	0%	80%	0%	0%

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Commonly Reported Amiodarone Hydrochloride Side Effects

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Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Sexual Dysfunction	80%	0%	20%	0%	0%

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13 Sep 2013	Amiodarone is a terrible drug with at least 420 known interactions. The drug is cheap and effective and the doctors have an almost religious belief in the drug. When I took this drug my Osteoarthritis pain increased significantly---almost to he point of being debilitating. When I stopped taking Amiodarone there was, within a few days, a significant decrease in my arthritis pain. —Posted by Warren57 Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
03 May 2011	I was previously on Amiodarone a few years ago. My heart went back into sinus rhythm and the Cardiologist discontinued the drug because of his concern of long-term side-effects. Unfortunately after several months the atrial fibrillation reocurred and a new Cardiologist has perscribed the drug, mainly to control my fast heart rate. It does appear to have done this but only time will tell. Meanwhile I am to have a full blood count, liver and thyroid function tests on May 12, 2011. I am also on Warfarin, Frusemide and Candesartan Cilexetil although I have never suffered from Hypertension —Posted by Wombalano Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
30 May 2010	from taking this medication my blood count has been staying within range and I like that —Posted by Joseph Chapman Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
15 Sep 2009	caused thyroid problems,extremely powerfull drug that didnt more harm than good —Posted by j roberts Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use

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