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What are the side effects of withdrawing from Amiodarone?
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Having PVCs for a lifetime, they became disruptive and bothersome. Stress tests indicated brady, tachy, and PVCs. Heart catheters reveal mild blockage (under 20% in two main arteries). Amiodarone HCL starting with one tablet (100 mg daily), rapidly reduced to 50 mg daily, then to 50 mg every other day, for about a year with good control of arrhythmia. Bad side effects (including eye whorls, spotted arm and leg tissue, walking with a cast to the left, etc. Went off Amidorarone HCL almost 3 weeks, ago, and now I m experiencing brady ( 50 pm) with regular (about ever 4th beat) missed beats. Question: what are the dangers/side effects of withdrawing from Amiodarone, and should I worry about my brady with missed beats?
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Hello,Thanks for choosing "Health Care Magic" for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.It should never be withdrawn abruptly but gradual tapper is recommended.Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you in future.     Wish you good health!