Norman - Amiodarone

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Hi Norman,

I believe most doctors keep a very close watch on situations where a

strong medication dosage is being altered. I was sent out with no

inkling this might need to be done. I was in Alaska at the time. The

doctors in CA where I eventually had to be taken seemed surprised that

the Amio had been stopped in this manner with the history I had with

arrhythmia complications. It seems logical to me that it might be

necessary to monitor the " unloading " of this drug in much the same

manner it is loaded.

Probably after all these years there are some meds out that can be used

in place of Amiodarone and that differences in patients and treatment

vary. Perhaps your doctor feels there is something better suited to

you. Nonetheless, be sure to discuss the conditions thoroughly with

your physician/electrophysiologist. I didn't and learned quickly that I

certainly should have.

Keep in touch and let us hear about your progress.

Sue