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Amiodarone Hydrochloride

Amiodarone Hydrochloride

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The generic name of this medication is amiodarone hydrochloride and the brand name is Cordarone.

The active ingredient of this medication is amiodarone hydrochloride.

Amiodarone Hydrochloride is manufactured by Sanofi-Aventis.

This medication is used in the treatment of life-threatening recurrent ventricular arrhythmias; recurrent ventricular fibrillation; and recurrent hemodynamically unstable ventricular tachycardia.
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Since taking Amiodarone Hydrochloride, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
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Appetite 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
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Digestion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
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Energy 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 20% 0% 80% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 20% 0% 80% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Patience 20% 0% 80% 0% 0%
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User Comments about Amiodarone Hydrochloride
13 Sep 2013 Amiodarone is a terrible drug with at least 420 known interactions. The drug is cheap and effective and the doctors have an almost religious belief in the drug. When I took this drug my Osteoarthritis pain increased significantly---almost to he point of being debilitating. When I stopped taking Amiodarone there was, within a few days, a significant decrease in my arthritis pain.
   —Posted by Warren57
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03 May 2011 I was previously on Amiodarone a few years ago. My heart went back into sinus rhythm and the Cardiologist discontinued the drug because of his concern of long-term side-effects. Unfortunately after several months the atrial fibrillation reocurred and a new Cardiologist has perscribed the drug, mainly to control my fast heart rate. It does appear to have done this but only time will tell. Meanwhile I am to have a full blood count, liver and thyroid function tests on May 12, 2011. I am also on Warfarin, Frusemide and Candesartan Cilexetil although I have never suffered from Hypertension
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30 May 2010 from taking this medication my blood count has been staying within range and I like that
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15 Sep 2009 caused thyroid problems,extremely powerfull drug that didnt more harm than good
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