Dronedarone

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Dronedarone, sold under the brand name Multaq, is a medication by Sanofi-Aventis, mainly for the indication of cardiac arrhythmias. It was approved by the FDA on July 2, 2009. It was recommended as an alternative to amiodarone for the treatment of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter in people whose hearts have either returned to normal rhythm or who undergo drug therapy or electric shock treatment i.e. direct current cardioversion (DCCV) to maintain normal rhythm. It is a class III antiar...

Dronedarone, amlodipine, moxonidine, asprin. I am on all of these drugs, have been for a month. woukd like to hear if anybody else out there is on the dronedarone. Have been told and looked ir up on the internet and it does not look good. I can cause liver disease, along with heart failur and other complications. ## Just to clarify, I don't take, nor have I ever taken Dronedarone, but I can provide you with information on it. First, all medications carry risks, this is just the nature of putting such chemicals into your body. However, letting serious medical conditions go uncontrolled is usually far more dangerous than any risks from the medications used to treat them. Dronedarone is mainly used to treat irregular heartbeat. As to the heart failure, the information on that is focuse...

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Dronedarone

Dronedarone, sold under the brand name Multaq, is a medication by Sanofi-Aventis, mainly for the indication of cardiac arrhythmias. It was approved by the FDA on July 2, 2009. It was recommended as an alternative to amiodarone for the treatment of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter in people whose hearts have either returned to normal rhythm or who undergo drug therapy or electric shock treatment i.e. direct current cardioversion (DCCV) to maintain normal rhythm. It is a class III antiar...

I HAVE ARRITMIA BUT THIS MEDICATION IS VERY EXPENSE AND I NEED A COUPON. ## Multaq contains the active ingredient Dronedarone and is most commonly used to treat irregular heartbeat. As to assistance for buying this medication, when you can't afford it, the company that manufactures it, Sanofi-Aventis does have a program that may help. You can call their toll free number and they can help you find out what programs are available to help you and also help you apply for them. Just call them at 1-888-9MULTAQ (968-5827) Are there any other comments or questions?

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Has anyone else experienced notably increased shortness of breath attributed to Multaq? ## Multaq contains the active ingredient Dronedarone and is most commonly used to treat irregular heartbeat. The shortness of breath is listed as a serious side effect and is warned about in the patient advisory leaflets, you should contact your doctor immediately. Are there any questions or comments? ## i do experience periods of breathlessness but always search for an alternative reason ie flu or a cold. I have felt the same with most of the medication i have tried at some point in time. Do you have it constantly or occasionally? I was suprised looking at the 'Multaq' forum that hardly anyone has mentioned it as a side effect. As with the previous reply it may be best to seek advice from yo...

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stomach upset with chronic diaherea anyone else have this problem with multaq ## These can be common side effects of Multaq, which contains the active ingredient Dronedarone and is used to treat irregular heartbeat. However, they should start to taper off as your body adjusts to the medication, which can usually take about 4 to 6 weeks. How severe is it? Have you consulted your doctor? If it is very severe, then talking to your doctor is the best thing you can do, because it may not be the right medication for you. There is also a chance they may be able to help you find something you can use to lessen their severity, while you get used to the medication. ## I had a couple of problems when I started taking Multaq. The worst being anxiety. I have never had anxiety before, and didn't ...

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Reactions with Azithromycin to dronedrone Malpaq), apo lisinopril, Lipitor??? ## Were they all prescribed by the same doctor? The Azithromycin is generally contraindicated with the Dronedarone, because it increased the risk of QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmia. I'd really advise checking with your doctor, before taking them together.

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Multaq works quite good for me as I actively walk, swim and cycle with little if any consequence. As for the bad I am quite fatigued. House work and laundry often is put on the back burner. I am just finding out about the fatigue caused by the job. ## Multaq contains the active ingredient Dronedarone, it is used to treat Cardiac Arrhythmias. Common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and drowsiness. You can read more here: There are some other threads that include the experiences of other users: IS there anything I can help you with? ## Hmmm...It seems I made an error in my initial statement I am just finding out about the fatigue caused by the job. It should read ...caused by this drug.

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I was started on Multaq after ablation got my heart to beat normally. I has previously been in Afib 62% of every day. The ablation did not last very long and I am again in Afib most of the time. My doctors want me to continue the Multaq just the same. My only symptom is fatigue. ## Multaq contains the active ingredient Dronedarone and it is used to treat irregular heartbeat, including Atrial Fibrillation and your doctor probably wants you to continue taking it, because they fear worsening or your condition, if you stop. In addition, a sudden withdrawal of these types of medications, that affect heart function, can result in rebound effects, which could cause your condition to worsen and put you in life threatening danger. Are there any other questions? ## Some background first...... My ...

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Can high dossages of Bisoprolol (5mg+0+5mg) may be used with a single dossage of Multaq 400mg (1+0+0)? Is there any sideeffects using these medicines togetherly? I am a patient of HCM (non) with irregular heartbeats age 43ys . Current treatment Concor5mg+0+Concor5mg with Plavix ## Use of the Beta Blocker Bisoprolol, with the Dronedarone in the Multaq could result in increased plasma concentrations of the Bisoprolol, this can result in Bradycardia and also increase the depressant effects of the Dronedarone. Thus, if your doctor is going to have you use them together, your dose should be carefully adjusted and you should be monitored regularly. Are there any comments or questions?

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My afib was diagnosed just a few months ago, and because I have two stents, They kept me off Cumadin and let me still take Plavix and aspirin, and put me on Multaq 400 twice a day. Just a few days ago I began to halucinate two three times a day. Can Multaq cause Halucinations? ## Multaq contains the active ingredient Dronedarone and is most commonly used to treat irregular heartbeat. And no, from what I have researched on it, it is not listed as having any mental side effects, however, you should consult your doctor to be certain. Have you contacted your doctor, yet? Hallucinations could be the sign of some serious medical conditions, such as a small stroke, which especially a concern since you are on blood thinners. Anytime you experience such an unusual occurence, you should contact y...

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Does the tiredness go away after being on Multaq awhile or does the tiredness continue? ## Multaq made me tired for about 6 weeks and then I started to feel more energtic. I love this drug as I have been in rythem since last April. Stick with it, I am sure you will feel better soon. Take care! ## Has anyone used Multaq for v-tach? ## Multaq contains the active ingredient Dronedarone, it is used to treat atrial fibrillation. It is hard to say what might be causing your tiredness, it could be the Multaq, or it could be your heart problem. If it is the Multaq, as was already said in one of the other posts, it will eventually taper off, but it can take 4 to 6 weeks. Are there any other questions or comments? ## I am a registered nurse. My very good friend has been in the hospital many times...

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I have been on Multaq and have not had severe side effects from...occasionally I get a itchy rash on the sides of my torso which eventually go away..I think its seasonal..My main concern is if anyone is losing alot of their hair...my hair salon says iam shedding alot and I can see it too when I wash and brush my hair, Might be hormonal going to have it checked out but just thought I would ask if this was also a side effect.. ## Multaq contains the active ingredient Dronedarone, it is used to treat conditions that cause irregular heartbeat. While hair loss is not listed as a regular side effect, there are actually many reports from women using the medication that they have experienced it, generally starting between 1 to 6 months, after they have started taking it. Are there any other que...

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Having considerable side effects while taking amidarone. Are there other medicine's that can do the same thing, but without possibly all the other side effect's. If you could give me some alternative's I would really appreciate the help. Thank You ## Hi Larry, It is important to know that all prescription drugs pose the risk of side effects. Whether or not you respond favorably to another medication is not something anyone else can determine ahead of time either, unfortunately. A few suggestions I can offer though for other similar drugs with antiarrhythmic properties are: disopyramide dofetilide dronedarone flecainide procainamide propafenone quinidine sotalol Those are just the generic names, but I hope it helps open up your options!

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I have been taking Multaq for almost 5 months. Yes it helps, maybe to much, I am exhausted it keeps me so low and irregular, I don't have the energy to do anything much. I work full time but I can't wait to drag myself home and crash. I have gained almost 23 pounds since and am very depressed. I am not sure what caused which first. I have exhausted all meds. I was on Tikosyn for 7 years, but my income exceeded the limit for the patient assist program, and 600.00 a month is a bit to much for me. I am on the medication program for Multaq, the income level is set higher so I qualify. But I don't like how it makes me feel, I was hoping someone else had some info. as to how it reacted for them. Thanks ## Multaq contains the active ingredient Dronedarone, it is mainly used to trea...

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My spouse has been on multaq for A-Fib for about 16 months.He was previosly on flecainide for many years. About 3 months after Starting multaq, he went into V-Fib,suffered Sudden Cardiac Death. He was brought back witin 3 minutes, spent several days in the artic blanket and and much more time recovering. His doctor insists that there is no evidence to suuggest that multaq has anything to do with this. Does anyone have any info on this? He now is living with a-fib, an implanted defibulater in case he suffers SCD again. Plus he has bad dreams, bloating, constant pressure which burping relieves temporarily, very tired all the time, itching back and arms. ## Back in July, the FDA issued a warning about Multaq, which contains the active ingredient Dronedarone, because they found it can more ...

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has anyone used this drug with complications and can it be used with warfarin and digitex?

NDC Database

Multaq 400 mg/1 Oral Tablet, Film Coated by Sanofi Winthrop Industries ## Package Codes: 53360-4142-0 ## Active Ingredients: Dronedarone

NDC Database

Multaq 400 mg Oral Tablet by Physicians Total Care, Inc. ## Markings: 4142 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 54868-3086-0 ## Active Ingredients: Dronedarone

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Multaq 400 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated by Cardinal Health ## Markings: 4142 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 55154-8104-2, 55154-8104-8 ## Active Ingredients: Dronedarone