Multaq Anyone Else Take It (Page 36)

Okay I will start off by saying this drug scares me because it has not been out for very long. I have Afrial Fib which is not behaving I can be 70 beats one min and regular and the next I will be at 190 and in atrial fib and flutter. this is my last chance at a med I have tried all the others I usually end up in the ER two or three times a week. I have had one ablation so far. If anyone else takes it please let me know what it is like. I am starting it on Tuesday.

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Hello all just a FYI my cardiologist took me off Multaq said the MFG of the drug does not even back it anymore. I'm so glad I work full time and the constant diarrhea was a issue if you know what I mean. Anyway I posted a long time back Debbie from Cincinnati. My doc says his plan is to get me off the Pradaxa also and placed on a baby aspirin. He was one of the docs that's was on the research team for coreq which I will stay on probably forever but that is fine by me.....Good luck to everyone I read all the post and hardly get a chance to post....God bless

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Gary: Thanks for the comment. But the doctors keep saying if I lose weight my arthritis in my knees will be better. So I want to lose weight to see if they're right. So far, it hasn't helped.

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Debbie, I agree. I lost a kept off over 40 pounds last year (took me about a month to do it) and I feel much more energetic and the ache I had in my left hip doesn't bother me at all now. I might take off another 10 pounds or so but it's not really necessary so we'll see.

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I have been taking Multaq for about 6 weeks and I totally despise the drug. The side effects are terrible ~ total loss of appetitte, depression, intestinal disturbances, and the list goes on and on.

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Carol, It sounds like you're one of those people whose system cannot adapt to Multaq or it's conflicting with another drug or herb you may be taking (if you're taking anything else of course). Consult with your physician and see what he/she says because loss of appetite and feeling depressed are not listed as or are known side effects of Multaq, sounds like there's something else going on here. Best to check with your Doc.

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Hi, My name is Wilson, 33, Chinese, I got AF in Nov 2012 and my cardiologist introduce Multaq to me with 400 mg each in the morning and night, obviously, AF have improved a lot and didn't happened till now, but I've got another problem :

- Panic Discorder (its terrible)
- Weight increased for 15 lbs

I wouldl ike to know if anyone also exeperience the above 2 effect coz I want to know if they are related to the use ofg Multaq, thanks and good luck to all of you!

Wilson

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Have taken Multaq for 1 year. No side effects except for weight gain. Not sure if it is from the drug or if I am slowing down. I had panic attacks for years before my afib episodes. They seemed to clear up on their own.. Good luck with the multaq, hope it helps your situation..

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Wilson, I am 74 & have taken multaq for almost a year. I didn't have AF until I took Synthroid but it came for a few hrs the first time and incfreased to 3 days the last time before Multaq. I took 2 tabs a day for a while and it seemed to hurt my internal organs. I started to take 2-3 1/2 tablets per day and increase to 4 1/2 tabs anytime I had a problem with AF. I already took clonezapam for panic attacks but in a very small dose. I average 3 1/2 tabs a day. I haven't gained weight because i bike and because the Synthroid keeps my metabolism up. Multaq is an improvement over the original medication which had side affects too bad to tolerate. It is not a perfect solution.

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Thanks for your reply, But I wonder if Panic Attack is a side effect of Multaq?

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I have been using Multaq for two years. It has been a blessing for me. I am 64 with A-Fib, high blood pressure, have a heart murmur from having Rheumatic fever as a child. We have finally got BP under control. The Multaq has helped with the horses racing or the flip flop in my chest. The only way I know I am having an episode now is that I get short of breath really fast. I check to see if pulse or bp is rising. I had an episode last night that lasted almost 12 hours. Then I converted back. If you miss your Multaq dosage, I take morning and evening. Today I do not know if I took it or not. So will I have to wait for my evening dosage or can I take it a little sooner. I usually dose 8 am and 8 pm. thanks

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go in and out of a fib taking MULTAQE WARFRIN FEEL FINE WHEN MY PULSE IS 55 65 MOST OF THE TIME IT IS 80 AND I FEEL BAD GOING TO DR HE SAID SOMETHING ABOUT ATENOLOL BETA BLOCKER DOES ANYONE TAKE THAT

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I am so sorry that the Multaq is not working for you. I guess it effects every one differently. It definitely has not suppressed my appetite.I do eat my meals first and wait thirty minutes to an hour before taking it. One morning I skipped breakfast and took it. My stomach started cramping and burning and I got nauseous. I never skipped a meal after that episode.Hope you feel better.

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Well it is Cdsmith and I have been off the Multaq for a year and off the Nifedipine for almost 6 months. I have not had any AFIB symptoms in about 4 months. Please look at and research all the medications you are taking to ensure that what is supposed to help you is causing your AFIB.

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Elly,

There are a lot of different Beta Blockers for numerous purposes. You "must" always research on your own what any doctor tells you about meds before taking them. Many doctors just don't do their homework on meds, it's your responsibility since it's your body, not theirs. My Afib was caused by a doctor 2 years ago, he gave me an injection (while I was under right before an MRI, my heart went nuts as soon as I was injected) that was "not" supposed to be given to me because of another med I was on for something else. He had my meds history but never bothered to check for possible interactions with the two meds, he just gave me the same thing he normally gave to every other patient. When I looked up what he gave me it plainly said it should NOT be given to anyone taking what I was taking, it would cause rapid heartbeat and/or Afib. Thanks doc. I didn't sue him but I'm still contemplating it. Others here and myself on here have said countless times, you must do your own research on everything, trust no one!


"Atenolol" is used for a number of conditions including: hypertension (mainly), angina, acute myocardial infarction, supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, and the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

*slow or uneven heartbeats;
*feeling light-headed, fainting;
*feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;
*swelling of your ankles or feet;
*nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
*depression, nightmares; or
*cold feeling in your hands and feet.


More serious side effects include:

*hallucinations
*low blood pressure (hypotension)
*skin reactions, e.g. rash, hives, flaking of skin, worsening of psoriasis
*sensation of 'pins and needles' hands or feet
*irritated eyes, visual disturbances
*difficulty hearing
*difficulty speaking
*unsteadiness when walking


Less serious side effects may include:

*decreased libido, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm;
sleep problems (insomnia);
*tired feeling; or
*anxiety, nervousness.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Wilson,

There is no clinical evidence or reported incidents of Multaq causing panic attacks. I'm extremely familiar with panic attacks (when I had clinical depression many years ago) and taking Multaq has not caused anything, not even a hint of anxiety.
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Note: You must eat a meal (or at least some food) before taking Multaq. Multaq runs through your system very quickly and will not work if taken on an empty stomach.

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Sally I take 100 mg of metoprolol morning and evening and the Multaq twice a day. You are right, Multaq was a blessing for me. Before I was on the Multaq, I was having A fib every weekend with elevated BP and would have to go to ER for conversion. I hated that feeling of your heart beating out of your chest. Now the only way I know I am having a episode is that I get short of breath without any physical exertion. I check on my BP machine and it shows I am in A Fib. When I have these episodes, I found out that I would get very anxious or agitated. My family dr. Prescribed Lorazepam. I will take one when having A fib episode and lie down for a while listening to meditation tapes on my iPod. It really does help.

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Does your dr. want to eventually take you off the multaq? I have had four ablations and my doctor wants to take me off of the multaq and I'm afraid I will go back into afib/flutter when I do. Has anyone had ablations with multaq then be weaned off of the multaq?

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Gary you are so right about taking Multaq with food in your stomach. I found out the hard way by skipping breakfast one morning. My gut started hurting and had a burning sensation . This lasted for several hours. So I never skip a meal now.

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Hi Gary and all. Sorry i haven't been around much.

Well, I'm off the Multaq again as of late spring and feeling great.

By the end of the summer, I'm up to swimming 100 pool lengths in 2 sessions a day, and no afib at all.

I suspect my surprise afib re-occurrence in Jan was due to a "perfect storm" of factors related to inactivity over the winter following eye surgery, bad GERD, lack of vitamin D from no sun exposure, and several anti-inflammatory meds, a couple of drinks for the first time in 2 1/2 years and a couple of other things all at the same time. I'll be modifying all that this winter to hopefully quell a re-occurrence.

I'll keep you posted. Good luck to all who tolerate Multaq well.

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I take a half a tab twice a day for a year now. Only had 2short episodes since I started. I took full dose of 2 a day and gradually reduced. My 2episodes were caused by over exertion or forgetting to take the half. Full dose gave me trouble with kidneys and stomach. MY AFIB WAS NOT DIFFICULT TO CORRECT. Yours may be different. Good news is its better than when first introduced

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Trapper, that's fantastic news! Thanks for sharing that! I hope everything turns out well and you can stay off the Multaq and not have anymore events. It's always inspirational to hear these success stories, it gives everyone hope that they will be able to do the same someday soon. Keep us informed.

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