Pat, I had my AVR Aug 14, 2012. Took amiodarone because of A-Fib. After a couple weeks at home, I developed serious lung problems caused by amiodarone. I had been walking every day without problems then suddenly my lungs felt stiff and congested. I was running short of breath. I... Read more.
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14 years ago (February 18, 2012)
Hi Pat,
You are not alone. Many of the post surgical heart drugs cause lots of side effects and I'd put Amiodorone at the top of that list. It made me so nauseous I could not eat and I lost 30 lbs. Fortunately, I was only on it for a... Read more.
Pat Culley
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14 years ago (February 17, 2012)
Wow Pat, that is a long half life! So sorry you are having such a time with the nausea. I would rather hurt than deal with nausea. That is one thing I fear about the surgery. I have had anesthesia that didn't bother me at all and then I have... Read more.
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