How to stop taking Amiodarone?

[Guest guest]

Although 200mg of Amiod. daily seems to have helped me a great deal

in the past month by keeping me calmer and in ..........., I am

scared of the side effects and I would like to know whether I have

to wean myself off it or I can go the " cold turkey " way?

I am unable to do objective research right now and would like to

have some info pre-digested from those more savvy than I am.

Thanks in advance Isabelle

[Guest guest]

> Although 200mg of Amiod. daily seems to have helped me a great deal

> in the past month by keeping me calmer and in ..........., I am

> scared of the side effects and I would like to know whether I have

> to wean myself off it or I can go the " cold turkey " way?

>

> I am unable to do objective research right now and would like to

> have some info pre-digested from those more savvy than I am.

> Thanks in advance Isabelle

>

>

I stopped it twice - both cold turkey. My understanding is that the

long half life will naturally introduce a gradual wean - it may be

quite some time before it stops being active. (There are quite a

few meds you can't start straight after coming off of amiodarone

because of its lingering effects). This may only be true if you've

been on it long enough for it to pervade your system and the rules

may well be different for short term use - I'm not a pharmacist

I think it's wise to let your Doc know your intentions so

you can decide on an alternative approach and a professional can

confirm any nonsense you get from the internet

Hope this helps - even though you shouldn't believe a word of it.

--

D

[Guest guest]

> Although 200mg of Amiod. daily seems to have helped me a great deal

> in the past month by keeping me calmer and in ..........., I am

> scared of the side effects and I would like to know whether I have

> to wean myself off it or I can go the " cold turkey " way?

>

> I am unable to do objective research right now and would like to

> have some info pre-digested from those more savvy than I am.

> Thanks in advance Isabelle

>

>

I stopped it twice - both cold turkey. My understanding is that the

long half life will naturally introduce a gradual wean - it may be

quite some time before it stops being active. (There are quite a

few meds you can't start straight after coming off of amiodarone

because of its lingering effects). This may only be true if you've

been on it long enough for it to pervade your system and the rules

may well be different for short term use - I'm not a pharmacist

I think it's wise to let your Doc know your intentions so

you can decide on an alternative approach and a professional can

confirm any nonsense you get from the internet

Hope this helps - even though you shouldn't believe a word of it.

--

D

[Guest guest]

> Although 200mg of Amiod. daily seems to have helped me a great deal

> in the past month by keeping me calmer and in ..........., I am

> scared of the side effects and I would like to know whether I have

> to wean myself off it or I can go the " cold turkey " way?

>

> I am unable to do objective research right now and would like to

> have some info pre-digested from those more savvy than I am.

> Thanks in advance Isabelle

>

>

I stopped it twice - both cold turkey. My understanding is that the

long half life will naturally introduce a gradual wean - it may be

quite some time before it stops being active. (There are quite a

few meds you can't start straight after coming off of amiodarone

because of its lingering effects). This may only be true if you've

been on it long enough for it to pervade your system and the rules

may well be different for short term use - I'm not a pharmacist

I think it's wise to let your Doc know your intentions so

you can decide on an alternative approach and a professional can

confirm any nonsense you get from the internet

Hope this helps - even though you shouldn't believe a word of it.

--

D