Sotalol is used to treat certain types of heart Reference
arrhythmia, and is in a family of drugs known as beta-adrenergic
blockers. Common brand names:Betapace, Betapace AF Summary of
Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, & Foods Replenish Depleted
Nutrients Reduce Side Effects Two individuals taking sotalol
developed a side effect of the drug (a heart arrhythmia known as
torsades de pointes) which was effectively treated with
intravenous magnesium.1 , 2 Additional research is needed to
determine whether people taking sotalol might be able to prevent
this side effect by taking supplemental magnesium. One
controlled study showed that taking sotalol with a calcium
gluconate solution dramatically reduces the absorption of the
drug.3 Consequently, people who take a calcium supplement should
take sotalol an hour before or two hours after the calcium.
Potential Negative Interaction As pleurisy root and other plants
in the Aesclepius genus contain cardiac glycosides, it is best
to avoid use of pleurisy root with heart