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Amirodone side effects

My husband has started taking Amirodone for atrial fibrilation but is very concerned with side effects.  He seems to have shortness of breath since taking the medication.  What are the side effects and are there new and better drugs?
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i see it won't let me put e-mail so plz call 717-747-3632 thx
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husband has defibrillator and is going back and forth to hospital constantly  could really use some suuport  If there are any spouses going through similiar plz e-mail me at ***@****  need suppot!!!!
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I was on Amiodaone for two months following a-fib.  I was concerned about the safety profile of the medication as well.  Most of the potential side effects are listed in the literature that the pharmacist provides with the prescription (as required by FDA).  It is best to discuss each one of these concerns with the cardiologist and/or EP.  However, it is best to do some of your own reading (independent research).  One warning, sometimes the information on the web can be unnerving.  Try to consult multiple reputablt web pages before reaching a decision.  Again, your own research is a great way to formulate questions to discuss with your cardiologist.
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Amiodarone is the most powerful of the anty arrhythmia drugs.  I did not tolerate  very well and had to discontinue when I was recovering from ablation.  Here is a link that would give you more information:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amiodarone

  If your husband is concerned and having the problems you describe, he needs to tell those concerns to his doctor--and soon.  
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