Multaq Issues And Side Effects

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.

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Back in July, the FDA issued a warning about Multaq, which contains the active ingredient Dronedarone, because they found it can more than double the risk of death and occurrences of conditions such as congestive heart failure in some people.

They also say that it shouldn't be prescribed for patients that suffer from permanent a-fib!

If his doctor is not aware of these warnings, I'd suggest consulting someone else.


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Is he doing any better?

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His life seems to be pretty much in limbo, so much to be thankful for as he keeps reminding himself but praying for some good days that would simulate an average day in a well person's life. He has an appointment with his heart specialist the latter part of this month, at which some very specific questions must be answered. I understand multaq is still under review. I just hope I can stay current on what is happening with this drug. Thank You for your concern.

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If you need any updated information on it, or you want to check to see if any of the warnings and details have changed, feel free to post back here, at any time. I'll be happy to help you keep updated on it, with whatever information I can find.

I use several apps on my iPad that alert me when there is new information available on prescription medications and research into them, so I can usually find out pretty quickly.


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I do hope that things improve for both of you!

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