Stopping Multaq

I have been on Multac for 3 yrs now. They put me on it after an ablation and I've only had one episode since and it went back into normal rythym just as the er doc was getting ready to hook me up to an IV. I've only had a total of 4 episodes in 4 years. But my heart rate jumps to 200+ when I do. My Dr was going to take me off of it but then I had that last episode and he has kept me on it. I want to go off and would like to know what might happen if I do stop after taking it for so long. I am a 60 yr old female with no other heart problems. I have experienced fatigue, hair loss and weight gain since being on Multaq, but that might also be age related??? I really would like to see how I do without it, but I or maybe no one knows the effects if stopping after being on it for so lo...

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Would it be wise to stop taking the multaq after 4 days since the side effects are just too much? Upset stomach ,heartracing,abdominal pain and shortness of breath are just some them. ## Have you consulted your doctor? Those do sound like some pretty bad side effects and that's not a long period of time to be taking, but if you are taking it to treat irregular heartbeat, then you do need to do something to keep that under control, so I wouldn't suggest any chances, until you speak with your doctor. In addition, most side effects will start to taper off, as your body adjusts to the medication, which can take a period of 4 to 6 weeks. Your doctor may also be able to recommend something else that you can use, in the meantime, to lessen their severity.

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Tiredness fatigue sweating weight gain I have been on multaq2xday for three years it does regulate the a fib thinking aboutgoing off of the meds I have no energy I'm a 64-year-old postmenopausal woman ## Yes, those can be side effects of this medication, as listed by the FDA. You may also experience nausea, dizziness and muscle aches. Alternatively, rather than stopping it, you could speak to your doctor about trying a different medication. Is this the only medication you are on?

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I have been on Multaq for 2 years, I have gained 23 lbs., I want to stop taking it, doesn't anyone know if the weight will come off if I stop taking it? ## If the weight gain was solely caused by the Multaq then yes, you will most likely lose the weight once you stop taking it. However, if the weight gain was just due to natural aging, being sedentary, a bad diet or etc. then there will likely not be any change, unless the situation is changed and, unfortunately, aging is something we can't change. Do you eat healthy and get proper exercise? Learn more Multaq details here. And before you stop taking it, it is vital that you talk to your doctor, because stopping abruptly could result in rebound effects that may be dangerous. Are there any other questions or comments? ## Yes, I do...

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What Happens If You Just Stop taking Multaq , will my weight go back, in other words will I lose the 23 lbs that I've gained since I started Maltaq 2 yrs ago.??? ## It's a bit difficult to say, actually. If the weight gain was solely caused by the Multaq then yes, you will most likely lose the weight once you stop taking it. However, if the weight gain was just due to natural aging, being sedentary, a bad diet or etc. then there will likely not be any change, unless the situation is changed and, unfortunately, aging is something we can't change. Learn more Multaq details here. And before you stop taking it, it is vital that you talk to your doctor, because stopping abruptly could result in rebound effects that may be dangerous. Are there any other questions or comments?

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At times I feel as if I am going to go into a-fib..you know the feeling you get that something is just not right.I had this feeling the few times I was in afib. Since starting multaq I have only had a few minutes of afib and this was in stressful situations where a family member died. My doctor said this feeling is part of the disease where you feel like you might go into it but, the med is doing its job and stopping it. Of course this is great, but, that feeling that come is frightening to me. At that point I want to panic. I was completely healthy until Feb of this year when I was 911 to ER for afib. I converted and am in normal sinus now and the multaq I guess is doing the job. I had flutter now and again before the big afib attack, but, didn't think anything about it. ## I have ...

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Long story.......Twenty five years ago I had my first atrial myxoma. It was removed and one wall of my heart was also removed and 'patched' At that time, I guess by what they knew then, I was cured. Fifteen years later I started having atrial flutter, broke through all meds including some not approved at the time......a year in and out of the hospital, stopping heart, starting heart trying to restore normal rhythm. This was caused by scar tissue. An ablation was needed, but in prepping for that, another myxoma was found. Surgery and myxoma/patch repeated. During surgery a maize was also cut to try and stop the flutter. Before I was out of the hospital the flutter returned. Two months later I had an ablation. Now a lot of scar tissue and concern for returned flutter etc. All'...

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Have been taking Multaq for six months now . It has not stopped my afib, but has kept it at a rate that I can deal with. My pulse does not get as high as it has in the past, sending me to the hospital .The episodes have not lasted as long as before the Multaq.! I also was taking Xarelto. Did not tolerate Pradaxa. Now after the second time on Zarelto I have again had blood in urine. After stopping the Zarelto , the blood in urine has ceased. ## The Xarelto contains the active ingredient Rivaroxaban, which is an anticoagulant that helps prevent blood clotting, so it does increase the risk of bleeding. Learn more Xarelto details here. So, that's likely why you had blood in your urine. It may just not be the right medication for you, since it could be that it's causing your blood to...

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