What is Amiodarone?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: AmiodaroneBrand:
Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic drug used to treat and prevent certain types of ventricular arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythm). It works by relaxing overactive heart muscles.
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How do members experience Amiodarone?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrial fibrillation | 120 | 35 | |
| Irregular heartbeat (cardiac arrhythmia) | 17 | 15 | |
| Atrial flutter | 13 | 11 | |
| Heart palpitations | 1 | 0 | |
| Prinzmetal angina | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 3 | |
| Dry mouth | 2 | |
| Light sensitivity (photophobia) | 2 | |
| Blurry vision | 1 | |
| Chest congestion | 1 | |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 11 | |
| Moderate | 10 | |
| Mild | 6 | |
| None | 21 |
Member evaluations
vinton boy
evaluated on Mar 05, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for atrial fibrillation: Can't tell
- Side effects: Moderate
Eliza
evaluated on May 20, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for heart arrhythmi: Major
- Side effects: None
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Bible1
evaluated on Mar 30, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for atrial fibrillation: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
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