Guest guest Posted August 19, 2002 Report Share Posted August 19, 2002 hello everyone. i found this site while i was surching for amiodarone. my mother has been on this drug for a long time. she has been experiencing very bad stomach pain for a while and the doctors can not determine the cause, so we thought maybe the drugs she is on might be the problem. i was wondering if others have had similar problems. if so could you get back to me, the pain she is in is so bad she has seriously thought of killing herself rather than continue like this. we are running out of hope. thank you jessie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2002 Report Share Posted August 19, 2002 > hello everyone. > i found this site while i was surching for amiodarone. my mother has > been on this drug for a long time. > she has been experiencing very bad stomach pain for a while and the > doctors can not determine the cause, so we thought maybe the drugs > she is on might be the problem. > i was wondering if others have had similar problems. if so could you > get back to me, the pain she is in is so bad she has seriously > thought of killing herself rather than continue like this. we are > running out of hope. > thank you > jessie Jessie, let me urge you to do two things. One is to get aggressive with your doctors about treating your mother's pain so that she is comfortable until they can figure out when is causing it. Just a short time ago I was in the middle of several months of severe pain, and, indeed, before I had medication for it, I sometimes had pain so severe that I truly understood how people could not life with prolonged severe pain. Fortunately after I made a quiet scene in a specialist's office, he prescribed Vicodin for me. No doc had prescribed ANYTHING for pain before that, even though I had repeatedly said the pain was very bad. Vicodin is a narcotic, but I used it only when I needed it, and just knowing that there was something that would aleviate the pain helped enormously. Secondly, let me encourage your Mom not to lose hope, and to continue to look for a doc who can help her. Just this past week, after I had pretty much lost hope, I found a doc who specialized in my condition, recognized it, and things have improved markedly under his treatment. He was the third specialist I had seen, not to mention two primary care physicians and a doc in another speciality, all of whom had no idea what was going on. Certainly switching from the amiodarone to some other med, such as dofetilide, might be a solution. (Does anyone know if the potential things Amiodarone can damage can cause stomach pain?) However, it takes some time for Amiodarone to get completely out of the system. Has your Mom had an endoscopy? Could something about what she is eating cause this? Is it truly stomach pain vs. abdominal pain, such as from pelvic floor muscle disorder? Is it associated with anything in particular, such as before or after eating? Or eating certain types of foods? What is the heart condition that your Mom has? Does she have other medical conditions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2002 Report Share Posted August 19, 2002 > hello everyone. > i found this site while i was surching for amiodarone. my mother has > been on this drug for a long time. > she has been experiencing very bad stomach pain for a while and the > doctors can not determine the cause, so we thought maybe the drugs > she is on might be the problem. > i was wondering if others have had similar problems. if so could you > get back to me, the pain she is in is so bad she has seriously > thought of killing herself rather than continue like this. we are > running out of hope. > thank you > jessie Jessie, let me urge you to do two things. One is to get aggressive with your doctors about treating your mother's pain so that she is comfortable until they can figure out when is causing it. Just a short time ago I was in the middle of several months of severe pain, and, indeed, before I had medication for it, I sometimes had pain so severe that I truly understood how people could not life with prolonged severe pain. Fortunately after I made a quiet scene in a specialist's office, he prescribed Vicodin for me. No doc had prescribed ANYTHING for pain before that, even though I had repeatedly said the pain was very bad. Vicodin is a narcotic, but I used it only when I needed it, and just knowing that there was something that would aleviate the pain helped enormously. Secondly, let me encourage your Mom not to lose hope, and to continue to look for a doc who can help her. Just this past week, after I had pretty much lost hope, I found a doc who specialized in my condition, recognized it, and things have improved markedly under his treatment. He was the third specialist I had seen, not to mention two primary care physicians and a doc in another speciality, all of whom had no idea what was going on. Certainly switching from the amiodarone to some other med, such as dofetilide, might be a solution. (Does anyone know if the potential things Amiodarone can damage can cause stomach pain?) However, it takes some time for Amiodarone to get completely out of the system. Has your Mom had an endoscopy? Could something about what she is eating cause this? Is it truly stomach pain vs. abdominal pain, such as from pelvic floor muscle disorder? Is it associated with anything in particular, such as before or after eating? Or eating certain types of foods? What is the heart condition that your Mom has? Does she have other medical conditions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2002 Report Share Posted August 19, 2002 > hello everyone. > i found this site while i was surching for amiodarone. my mother has > been on this drug for a long time. > she has been experiencing very bad stomach pain for a while and the > doctors can not determine the cause, so we thought maybe the drugs > she is on might be the problem. > i was wondering if others have had similar problems. if so could you > get back to me, the pain she is in is so bad she has seriously > thought of killing herself rather than continue like this. we are > running out of hope. > thank you > jessie Jessie, let me urge you to do two things. One is to get aggressive with your doctors about treating your mother's pain so that she is comfortable until they can figure out when is causing it. Just a short time ago I was in the middle of several months of severe pain, and, indeed, before I had medication for it, I sometimes had pain so severe that I truly understood how people could not life with prolonged severe pain. Fortunately after I made a quiet scene in a specialist's office, he prescribed Vicodin for me. No doc had prescribed ANYTHING for pain before that, even though I had repeatedly said the pain was very bad. Vicodin is a narcotic, but I used it only when I needed it, and just knowing that there was something that would aleviate the pain helped enormously. Secondly, let me encourage your Mom not to lose hope, and to continue to look for a doc who can help her. Just this past week, after I had pretty much lost hope, I found a doc who specialized in my condition, recognized it, and things have improved markedly under his treatment. He was the third specialist I had seen, not to mention two primary care physicians and a doc in another speciality, all of whom had no idea what was going on. Certainly switching from the amiodarone to some other med, such as dofetilide, might be a solution. (Does anyone know if the potential things Amiodarone can damage can cause stomach pain?) However, it takes some time for Amiodarone to get completely out of the system. Has your Mom had an endoscopy? Could something about what she is eating cause this? Is it truly stomach pain vs. abdominal pain, such as from pelvic floor muscle disorder? Is it associated with anything in particular, such as before or after eating? Or eating certain types of foods? What is the heart condition that your Mom has? Does she have other medical conditions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2002 Report Share Posted August 19, 2002 > Hi my name is Joe. I have been afib for twelve years and I just was taken off > of amiaodarone because it didn't work. ...> I have chronic A-fib and the doctors have told me that alternatives to drugs > for me > would probably have to be a pacemaker, or an implantable dfibrillator... Joe, there are better meds that amiodarone, such as dofetilide. Also, even for permanent afib, ablation may work. I think you need to see another doc for another opinion. Why don't you post the city you live in, and someone can proobably recommend a doc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2002 Report Share Posted August 19, 2002 > Hi my name is Joe. I have been afib for twelve years and I just was taken off > of amiaodarone because it didn't work. ...> I have chronic A-fib and the doctors have told me that alternatives to drugs > for me > would probably have to be a pacemaker, or an implantable dfibrillator... Joe, there are better meds that amiodarone, such as dofetilide. Also, even for permanent afib, ablation may work. I think you need to see another doc for another opinion. Why don't you post the city you live in, and someone can proobably recommend a doc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2002 Report Share Posted August 19, 2002 > Hi my name is Joe. I have been afib for twelve years and I just was taken off > of amiaodarone because it didn't work. ...> I have chronic A-fib and the doctors have told me that alternatives to drugs > for me > would probably have to be a pacemaker, or an implantable dfibrillator... Joe, there are better meds that amiodarone, such as dofetilide. Also, even for permanent afib, ablation may work. I think you need to see another doc for another opinion. Why don't you post the city you live in, and someone can proobably recommend a doc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2002 Report Share Posted August 19, 2002 Hi Jessie and welcome to our Group. I am so sorry your Mom is going through such a hard time. I myself have never been on Amiodarone, but we have lots of members who have been, or still are. There are pros and cons about Amiodarone...some members are for it and some are not. I would venture to say that more are not in favor of it, because of the side effects. I am sure you will be hearing from them shortly. We have had lots of discussions about Amiodarone on the Board. You might want to type the word " Amiodarone " in the Search Archives box in the upper right portion of your screeen. In this way, you can pull up all the Messages with that particular word in it..... It would appear to me that your Mom should see another doctor - she shouldn't have to live with such pain, and certainly not be considering taking her life. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you. Ellen 69 NC (back in NSR on Dofetilide) *************************** (snip) surching for amiodarone. my mother has been on (Amiodarone) this drug for a long time. she has been experiencing very bad stomach pain for a while and the doctors can not determine the cause, so we thought maybe the drugs she is on might be the problem. (snip) the pain she is in is so bad she has seriously thought of killing herself (snip) jessie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2002 Report Share Posted August 19, 2002 Hi Jessie and welcome to our Group. I am so sorry your Mom is going through such a hard time. I myself have never been on Amiodarone, but we have lots of members who have been, or still are. There are pros and cons about Amiodarone...some members are for it and some are not. I would venture to say that more are not in favor of it, because of the side effects. I am sure you will be hearing from them shortly. We have had lots of discussions about Amiodarone on the Board. You might want to type the word " Amiodarone " in the Search Archives box in the upper right portion of your screeen. In this way, you can pull up all the Messages with that particular word in it..... It would appear to me that your Mom should see another doctor - she shouldn't have to live with such pain, and certainly not be considering taking her life. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you. Ellen 69 NC (back in NSR on Dofetilide) *************************** (snip) surching for amiodarone. my mother has been on (Amiodarone) this drug for a long time. she has been experiencing very bad stomach pain for a while and the doctors can not determine the cause, so we thought maybe the drugs she is on might be the problem. (snip) the pain she is in is so bad she has seriously thought of killing herself (snip) jessie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2002 Report Share Posted August 19, 2002 Hi Jessie and welcome to our Group. I am so sorry your Mom is going through such a hard time. I myself have never been on Amiodarone, but we have lots of members who have been, or still are. There are pros and cons about Amiodarone...some members are for it and some are not. I would venture to say that more are not in favor of it, because of the side effects. I am sure you will be hearing from them shortly. We have had lots of discussions about Amiodarone on the Board. You might want to type the word " Amiodarone " in the Search Archives box in the upper right portion of your screeen. In this way, you can pull up all the Messages with that particular word in it..... It would appear to me that your Mom should see another doctor - she shouldn't have to live with such pain, and certainly not be considering taking her life. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you. Ellen 69 NC (back in NSR on Dofetilide) *************************** (snip) surching for amiodarone. my mother has been on (Amiodarone) this drug for a long time. she has been experiencing very bad stomach pain for a while and the doctors can not determine the cause, so we thought maybe the drugs she is on might be the problem. (snip) the pain she is in is so bad she has seriously thought of killing herself (snip) jessie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2002 Report Share Posted August 20, 2002 Hi Jessie, I'm compelled to respond whenever someone touches home. I too have experienced stomach/colon discomfort after being on Amio for 3 months. If the symptoms continue, I will definitely go for tests. It seems to me that if your Mother tested positive on all the stomach tests, then the Amio would be highly suspect as the cause of her discomfort. Amiodarone is a very forgiving drug! It store's up in the body for a very long time. My EP has advised me to discontinue the Drug for 3 days and monitor for any changes. Ask your Doctor about this. If your Mom can afford to go off the drug for several days it might tell the tale. I'm also on 325mg Aspirin per day, and I'm reducing this to 81mg's. If your Mom is on Aspirin or Coumadin, both of these could also cause stomach discomfort. Keep fighting Jessie!! Keep putting pressure on the medics! There has to be a diagnosis!! Good Luck!! To: AFIBsupport Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 5:32 PM Subject: desperate for help hello everyone. i found this site while i was surching for amiodarone. my mother has been on this drug for a long time. she has been experiencing very bad stomach pain for a while and the doctors can not determine the cause, so we thought maybe the drugs she is on might be the problem. i was wondering if others have had similar problems. if so could you get back to me, the pain she is in is so bad she has seriously thought of killing herself rather than continue like this. we are running out of hope. thank you jessie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2002 Report Share Posted August 20, 2002 Hi Jessie, I'm compelled to respond whenever someone touches home. I too have experienced stomach/colon discomfort after being on Amio for 3 months. If the symptoms continue, I will definitely go for tests. It seems to me that if your Mother tested positive on all the stomach tests, then the Amio would be highly suspect as the cause of her discomfort. Amiodarone is a very forgiving drug! It store's up in the body for a very long time. My EP has advised me to discontinue the Drug for 3 days and monitor for any changes. Ask your Doctor about this. If your Mom can afford to go off the drug for several days it might tell the tale. I'm also on 325mg Aspirin per day, and I'm reducing this to 81mg's. If your Mom is on Aspirin or Coumadin, both of these could also cause stomach discomfort. Keep fighting Jessie!! Keep putting pressure on the medics! There has to be a diagnosis!! Good Luck!! To: AFIBsupport Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 5:32 PM Subject: desperate for help hello everyone. i found this site while i was surching for amiodarone. my mother has been on this drug for a long time. she has been experiencing very bad stomach pain for a while and the doctors can not determine the cause, so we thought maybe the drugs she is on might be the problem. i was wondering if others have had similar problems. if so could you get back to me, the pain she is in is so bad she has seriously thought of killing herself rather than continue like this. we are running out of hope. thank you jessie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2002 Report Share Posted August 20, 2002 Hi Joe, I'm interested in talking about Amiodarone. Could you please be a little more specific about your history with this drug. Twelve years is a long time to be on any drug, much less than Amiodarone. When you say " it didn't work " , were you still in A-Fib all that time? Or, did the A-Fib just return recently? Did you actually develop a Liver problem? Thanks, Tom Re: desperate for help Hi my name is Joe. I have been afib for twelve years and I just was taken off of amiaodarone because it didn't work. It is toxic to the liver and if is any way to get off of it, check it out. I understand it is usually used for people who have high ventricular fibrillation. I hope there is something you folks can do otherwise than to take that drug. I have explored massage and accupuncture and a variety of supplements and the best I have been able to do comes from massage and from Cranio-Sacral work. I have chronic A-fib and the doctors have told me that alternatives to drugs for me would probably have to be a pacemaker, or an implantable dfibrillator, but I'd have to take coumadin the rest of my life. Massage is a lot cheaper than drugs, but, like drugs, I have to keep doing it, but it makes me feel much better. I will pray that you find the answer you seek. Thanks, ph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2002 Report Share Posted August 20, 2002 Hi Joe, I'm interested in talking about Amiodarone. Could you please be a little more specific about your history with this drug. Twelve years is a long time to be on any drug, much less than Amiodarone. When you say " it didn't work " , were you still in A-Fib all that time? Or, did the A-Fib just return recently? Did you actually develop a Liver problem? Thanks, Tom Re: desperate for help Hi my name is Joe. I have been afib for twelve years and I just was taken off of amiaodarone because it didn't work. It is toxic to the liver and if is any way to get off of it, check it out. I understand it is usually used for people who have high ventricular fibrillation. I hope there is something you folks can do otherwise than to take that drug. I have explored massage and accupuncture and a variety of supplements and the best I have been able to do comes from massage and from Cranio-Sacral work. I have chronic A-fib and the doctors have told me that alternatives to drugs for me would probably have to be a pacemaker, or an implantable dfibrillator, but I'd have to take coumadin the rest of my life. Massage is a lot cheaper than drugs, but, like drugs, I have to keep doing it, but it makes me feel much better. I will pray that you find the answer you seek. Thanks, ph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2002 Report Share Posted August 20, 2002 In a message dated 8/19/2002 6:50:16 PM Central Daylight Time, candybrainuk@... writes: > hello everyone. > i found this site while i was surching for amiodarone. my mother has > been on this drug for a long time. > she has been experiencing very bad stomach pain for a while and the > doctors can not determine the cause, so we thought maybe the drugs > she is on might be the problem. > i was wondering if others have had similar problems. if so could you > get back to me, the pain she is in is so bad she has seriously > thought of killing herself rather than continue like this. we are > running out of hope. > thank you > jessie > > Amiodarone can definitly be the cause, it is a known side effect. At the end of my one month loading period I started having severe stomach pain. When I dropped the dossage from 400mg to 200mg the pain went away. I don't know if I had a bug or if it was the amiodarone, but I have never had that type of stomach pain. I can't believe her doctors would not suspect the amiodarone. Guy in Iowa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2002 Report Share Posted August 20, 2002 > In a message dated 8/19/2002 6:50:16 PM Central Daylight Time, > candybrainuk@y... writes: > > > > hello everyone. > > i found this site while i was surching for amiodarone. my mother has > > been on this drug for a long time. > > she has been experiencing very bad stomach pain for a while > > Amiodarone can definitly be the cause, it is a known side effect. At the end > of my one month loading period I started having severe stomach pain. When I > dropped the dossage from 400mg to 200mg the pain went away. Guy, how long did it take after you dropped the dosage of amiodarone for the pain to go away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2002 Report Share Posted August 20, 2002 Hi Jessie My heart goes out to you and your mum. As someone else on the board said. Get aggressive. It is not on that someone should be left in such pain. I did a search on amioderone side effects for you (thankfully this is a drug I never got given). It does mention upset stomach and says you should contact your Dr if it is severe. From medline Amiodarone may cause lung damage. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: difficulty breathing, cough, or any other unusual breathing changes.Amiodarone may cause liver and eye damage. Keep all scheduled appointments with your doctor so that your liver and eye function can be monitored.Amiodarone may worsen your heart rhythm. Your doctor will monitor you carefully when you start taking amiodarone or when a change to your dose is made.Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Blood tests, EKGs (electrocardiograms), and chest X-rays may be performed periodically. Why is this medication prescribed? Amiodarone is used to treat and prevent arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms). Amiodarone is in a class of medications called antiarrhythmics. It works by relaxing an overactive heart. How should this medicine be used? Amiodarone comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken once or twice a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take amiodarone exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Amiodarone controls arrhythmias but does not cure them. Continue to take amiodarone even if you feel well. Do not stop taking amiodarone without talking to your doctor. Other uses for this medicine This medication should not be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. What special precautions should I follow? Before taking amiodarone, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to amiodarone or any other drugs. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially anticoagulants (blood thinners) such as warfarin (Coumadin), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), digoxin (Lanoxin), other antiarrhythmic drugs such as quinidine (Quinaglute) or procainamide (Pronestyl), and vitamins. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had thyroid disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking amiodarone, call your doctor immediately. if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking amiodarone. plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Amiodarone may make your skin sensitive to sunlight; exposed skin may turn blue-gray. What should I do if I forget a dose? Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. What side effects can this medication cause? Although side effects from amiodarone are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: excessive tiredness tremor and involuntary movements poor coordination upset stomach vomiting constipation loss of appetite light sensitivity dry eyes skin sensitivity If you experience any of the following symptoms, or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately: chest pain shortness of breath, especially with exercise rapid or irregular heartbeat decreased vision or changes in your ability to see tingling in the hands and feet What storage conditions are needed for this medicine? Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication. What other information should I know? Amiodarone can cause visual impairment. You will need to have regular eye examinations while taking amiodarone. Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription. Last Revised - 11/08/2001 desperate for help > hello everyone. > i found this site while i was surching for amiodarone. my mother has > been on this drug for a long time. > she has been experiencing very bad stomach pain for a while and the > doctors can not determine the cause, so we thought maybe the drugs > she is on might be the problem. > i was wondering if others have had similar problems. if so could you > get back to me, the pain she is in is so bad she has seriously > thought of killing herself rather than continue like this. we are > running out of hope. > thank you > jessie > > > > > Web Page - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AFIBsupport > FAQ - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AFIBsupport/files/Administrative/faq.htm > For more information: http://www.dialsolutions.com/af > Unsubscribe: AFIBsupport-unsubscribe > List owner: AFIBsupport-owner > For help on how to use the group, including how to drive it via email, > send a blank email to AFIBsupport-help > > Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or should be acted upon without consultation with one's physician. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2002 Report Share Posted August 20, 2002 In a message dated 8/20/2002 12:33:29 PM Central Daylight Time, trudyjh@... writes: > Guy, how long did it take after you dropped the dosage of amiodarone > for the pain to go away? > I think it was the 2nd day when I started to feel better and felt completely normal by the 5th. Since amiodarone stays in the body so long it seems to me that her doctors would agree to stop treatment for a few days and see if it helped. Don't do it without talking to the doctor!!!!! Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2002 Report Share Posted August 21, 2002 > Guy, how long did it take after you dropped the dosage of amiodarone > for the pain to go away? > <<I think it was the 2nd day when I started to feel better and felt completely normal by the 5th. Since amiodarone stays in the body so long it seems to me that her doctors would agree to stop treatment for a few days and see if it helped. Don't do it without talking to the doctor!!!!! Guy>> I think it can take up to 10 days for the first 50% of plasma amiodarone to reduce. The half-life is any where between 26 and 107 days after that. It's different from person to person but it could be a few weeks before you start noticing any differences. -- D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2002 Report Share Posted August 21, 2002 > Guy, how long did it take after you dropped the dosage of amiodarone > for the pain to go away? > <<I think it was the 2nd day when I started to feel better and felt completely normal by the 5th. Since amiodarone stays in the body so long it seems to me that her doctors would agree to stop treatment for a few days and see if it helped. Don't do it without talking to the doctor!!!!! Guy>> I think it can take up to 10 days for the first 50% of plasma amiodarone to reduce. The half-life is any where between 26 and 107 days after that. It's different from person to person but it could be a few weeks before you start noticing any differences. -- D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2002 Report Share Posted August 21, 2002 > Based on my experience I thought that maybe the stomach upset was due to the > presence of amiodarone in the stomach before it passed through to the > intestines and was absorbed. > Has anyone talked to a Dr about this or otherwise know the mechanism for > stomach upset? > Guy If that's the mechanism, taking it with a meal, if that's allowed, may help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2002 Report Share Posted August 21, 2002 > Based on my experience I thought that maybe the stomach upset was due to the > presence of amiodarone in the stomach before it passed through to the > intestines and was absorbed. > Has anyone talked to a Dr about this or otherwise know the mechanism for > stomach upset? > Guy If that's the mechanism, taking it with a meal, if that's allowed, may help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2002 Report Share Posted August 21, 2002 > Based on my experience I thought that maybe the stomach upset was due to the > presence of amiodarone in the stomach before it passed through to the > intestines and was absorbed. > Has anyone talked to a Dr about this or otherwise know the mechanism for > stomach upset? > Guy If that's the mechanism, taking it with a meal, if that's allowed, may help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2002 Report Share Posted August 21, 2002 i have been taking amiodorone for 3 years i take it in the morning before meals never experienced upset stomach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2002 Report Share Posted August 21, 2002 i have been taking amiodorone for 3 years i take it in the morning before meals never experienced upset stomach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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