Did Amiodarone worked for you in prevention of AF?

My dad had coronary artery bypass surgery yesterday. Doctor said that his condition is stable and that probably everything will be ok. But I’m still worried because I heard many stories about atrial fibrillation. My dad takes Amiodarone to prevent it. Did Amiodarone worked for you in prevention of AF?

Atrial fibrillation a common arrhythmia following CABG surgery and I can understand you why are you worried. Amiodarone is very effective drug for this kind of problems and I’m sure that it will be enough to prevent AF. It helped to me, so I hope that it will be helpful to your father also. Good luck!

June 1st 2008

He was given the medication amiodarone and it became toxic to his body. He was taking medications that when mixed with Amiodrone causes life threatening side effects. Of course he didn't know this. His liver is the size of a basketball right know, So please if anyone will send prayers I would appreciate it. He is also in ICU. He has also developed Amiodarone Lung Toxicity. I am so angry. He has been through so much. Why would any Dr. give such a dangerous medication to a person who already had Copd and emphysema. Of course he would be at risk. For these awful side effects. Not to mention he was on four medications that drugs.com said not to mix with Amiodarone. I'm scared. I love my dad. I read website and it scared me even more. Why are there such medications on the market? Or should I be asking why Doctors don't read up on this stuff before they prescribe it to a patient, especially one with other health conditions. I also don't understand why when he couldn't even go to the bathroom without losing his breath it didn't set off alarms with the Doctors. Why did he have to get so sick before they said oh I bet this medication has become toxic to him. DUH! I'm not a Dr. and all I had to do was read about the medication and I knew that was it. Every side effect on there my dad has. Dark colored urine,clay colored stools, shortness of breath,passing out, it goes on and on. His heart stopped twice just from him trying to have a bowel movement. The first time he was on life support 3 days the latest episode they brought him back with CPR and he's on bipap. I know he's headed for the ventilator again because when they take his mask off to feed him his oxygen plumits. because of the Lung toxicity. This SUCKS! Please even if you don't know me or him, please pray. He don't deserve this and he certainly don't deserve to go because of some stupid medication.

Aug 5th 2008

The most loving,amazing man in my life "my daddy" passed away today. Daddy I will forever dearly love and miss you. Thank you so much for all the incredible memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life. ...I love you..your daughter....Joann
In short this is a very dangerous medication. I wouldn't recommend anyone use this unless it's a last resort.

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