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Tikosyn

Dofetilide

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6.1  Side Effects
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Tikosyn, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 7.7% 92.3% 0% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 7.7% 69.2% 15.4% 7.7%
Blood Pressure 0% 15.4% 61.5% 23.1% 0%
Breathing 7.7% 0% 84.6% 7.7% 0%
Confidence 0% 23.1% 76.9% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 7.7% 76.9% 15.4% 0%
Digestion 0% 7.7% 92.3% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 7.7% 15.4% 61.5% 15.4% 0%
Energy 7.7% 0% 46.2% 46.2% 0%
Eyesight 0% 15.4% 53.8% 23.1% 7.7%
Memory 7.7% 15.4% 69.2% 7.7% 0%
Mental Clarity 7.7% 15.4% 69.2% 7.7% 0%
Pain 0% 15.4% 76.9% 7.7% 0%
Patience 7.7% 15.4% 61.5% 15.4% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 7.7% 76.9% 7.7% 7.7%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 92.3% 7.7% 0%
Sleep 7.7% 7.7% 69.2% 15.4% 0%
Stress Level 7.7% 15.4% 69.2% 7.7% 0%
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Commonly Reported Tikosyn Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Anxiety 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 76.9% 15.4% 7.7% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 90% 0% 10% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Confusion 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Constipation 33.3% 0% 0% 66.7% 0%
Depression 61.5% 23.1% 7.7% 7.7% 0%
Diarrhea 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 61.5% 15.4% 23.1% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 61.5% 30.8% 0% 7.7% 0%
Eye / Vision Problems 61.5% 15.4% 7.7% 15.4% 0%
Fatigue 38.5% 38.5% 23.1% 0% 0%
Gas 80% 10% 10% 0% 0%
Headache 76.9% 7.7% 7.7% 0% 7.7%
Insomnia 69.2% 15.4% 7.7% 0% 7.7%
Irregular Heartbeat 70% 20% 0% 10% 0%
Mood Swings 80% 10% 10% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Nausea 84.6% 15.4% 0% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 90% 10% 0% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 84.6% 0% 0% 7.7% 7.7%
Stomach Ache 70% 10% 20% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Tikosyn Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Anxiety 0% 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3%
Back Pain 33.3% 0% 0% 66.7% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 66.7% 0% 0% 0% 33.3%
Change in Skin Coloring 92.3% 7.7% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 69.2% 7.7% 15.4% 7.7% 0%
Chest Pain 69.2% 15.4% 7.7% 0% 7.7%
Congestion 92.3% 7.7% 0% 0% 0%
Discolored Urine 84.6% 0% 0% 7.7% 7.7%
Nervousness 76.9% 15.4% 0% 7.7% 0%
Reduced Libido 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Slow Heartbeat 69.2% 23.1% 7.7% 0% 0%
Swelling 76.9% 15.4% 7.7% 0% 0%
Tremors 33.3% 33.3% 0% 33.3% 0%
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Episodes since taking Tikosyn
Since taking Tikosyn Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Hospitalization 4.3%
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User Comments about Tikosyn
22 Jun 2016 I am concerned about this medicine because I still have irregular heartbeats, a pulse rate that varies from low sixties to mid nineties, what I will need to do should I need to stop taking this drug.
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22 Jun 2016 If've been taking Tikosyn for 4 months. Experiencing dizziness, anxiety, and bladder infection requiring antibiotics---four episodes at this time. Also experience a lack of energy, apathy, and motivation for activies previously enjoyed.
   —Posted by Donna
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29 Nov 2015 I finally found a medicine that helps with my irregular heart beats. My A/V node doesn't work and I've had multiple ablations and pacemaker implanted. I started having tachycardia sand PVCs. I was going in for another ablation when my doctor mentioned Tikosyn I have been on every heart med my doctors could think of but nothing worked. However, I need a higher dosage and I can't because my QT interval is too high. Tikosyn drug interactions are off the charts and I'm having some not so fun side effects. However, the pros out weigh the cons at this point.
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