Did you have negative side effects after taking Amiodarone?

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What is Amiodarone?

Amiodarone is a medication that has been approved by the FDA to treat irregular heart rhythms, including atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.

Amiodarone is also sold under the brand-names Pacerone, Cordarone, and Aratac. It is also frequently prescribed off-label for conditions not approved by the FDA.

In 2005, the FDA issued a warning about the dangerous side effects of Amiodarone. About 17% of patients develop pulmonary toxicity, a severe type of lung damage that is fatal in 10% of cases. Amiodarone can also damage the liver and worsen a patient’s irregular heart rhythm. All of these side effects can be deadly.

MedlinePlus:

Amiodarone may cause lung damage that
can be serious or life-threatening.

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Amiodarone Warnings

Amiodarone has two black-box warnings for having the potential to cause the risk of sudden death and potentially deadly side effects including:

  1. Lung damage, including fibrosis (scarring) or inflammation of the lungs
  2. Liver damage or inflammation, including causing abnormal levels of liver function tests (LFTs)
  3. Irregular heartbeat or heart rhythm. (Note that medications that are taken for arrhythmias can also cause arrhythmias.)

Amiodarone Lawsuit

Amiodarone is a medication that has been approved by the FDA to treat irregular heart rhythms, including atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter.

Amiodarone is also sold under the brand-names Pacerone, Cordarone, and Aratac. It is also frequently prescribed off-label for conditions not approved by the FDA.

There are numerous common and sometimes serious side effects after taking Amiodarone. If you have experienced any of these issues you may be eligible for compensation by the manufacturer. Please contact Bonsignore Trial Lawyers at (781) 350-0000 for more info.

Amiodarone dangerous side effects:

  • Fatigue
  • Vision problems
  • Numbness
  • Coughing up blood
  • Loss of muscle coordination
    in arms and legs
  • Light-headedness
  • Irritating cough
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Heart palpitations
  • Fainting

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