My cardiologist wants to move me from Sotolol 80mg  twice a day---to 400 mg Amiodarone  twice a day---have had debibulator/pacemaker  for 4 years----has recenty "shocked med-due to AFIB---    SEEMS TO BE MANY  POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS TO aMIODARONE??  SCARES ME   77 YR OLD PATIENT  (4 BYPASSES IN 1980, 3 MORE IN 1996)
Hi, If you have inappropriate shocks while on Stall, it means, that its effect is not sufficient. You are right, Amiodarone has many side effects, but usually when it is taken for a long time. You can start Amiodarone, and maybe after some time your doctor can change Amiodarone, when you are in more stable condition. Hope I could help nourishing you good health In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask