Multaq and Problematic Interactions With Other Drugs
Multaq® is a common heart medication prescribed for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. The drug, generically known as dronedarone, helps reduce the risk of hospitalization in patients who suffer from these heart abnormalities.
As with all drugs, Multaq® and dronedarone have side effects including nausea, diarrhea, weakness, fatigue and skin rashes. However, the Multaq® is also associated with slow heartbeat, severe heart failure, chest pain and difficulty breathing. These problems that are associated with Multaq® can be serious and may be fatal. If you suffer any unusual symptoms while taking Multaq®, contact your physician immediately.
Notify your doctor of a complete list of the drugs you are taking before taking Multaq®. Multaq® drug interactions can be life threatening. Even vitamins and herbs, such as St. John's Wort, can have an adverse affect with Multaq®.
The following are some drugs that may cause problems if taken in conjunction with Multaq®:
Amiodarone and Multaq®
Amiodarone and Multaq® are related drugs and antiarrhythmics. However, amiodarone is associated with liver and thyroid damage due to toxic levels of iodine in the drug. The drugs work the same, but Multaq® is said to be less toxic.
Accel and Multaq®
Accel CoQ10 is an enriched nutritional supplement that has received attention lately due to claims that it can treat heart problems naturally and prevent heart attacks. As with any supplement, consult your physician before combining this with Multaq® or other drugs.
Excel and Multaq®
The Excel stent is a drug-coated stent used in heart bypass patients. Consult your physician if you have an Excel stent before taking Multaq®.
Ubiquinol and Multaq®
Many ask, Is Multaq® the same as ubiquinol? The answer is no. Ubiquinol is a form of coenzyme Q10 which occurs naturally in humans and mammals. It provides antioxidant protection to cells and is the key ingredient in Accel CoQ10. Though ubiquinol occurs naturally in food, it is important to seek the advice of a medical professional before taking supplements with prescription medication.
Coumadin and Multaq®
Coumadin is commonly prescribed to prevent blood clots as well as treat irregular heartbeats. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking this drug as there may be an interaction with Multaq®.Tikosyn and Multaq®
Like Multaq®, Tikosyn is an antiarrhythmia drug commonly prescribed to treat an irregular heartbeat.
Rythmol and Multaq®
Rythmol is another drug prescribed to treat cardiac arrhythmias and help patients maintain a normal heart rate.
Sotalol and Multaq®
Sotalol is a beta blocker often prescribed to treat irregular heart rhythms. Sotalol and Multaq® have been shown to interact and cause dangerously low heart rates.
Xanax and Multaq®
Xanax is commonly prescribed to treat anxiety disorders and panic attacks. If you are taking Xanax, consult your physician before taking Multaq® as the two medications may cause a dangerous interaction.
Zocor and Multaq®
Zocor contains simvastatin, a powerful statin prescribed to treat patients with high cholesterol or high triglycerides. Zocor and other drugs that contain simvastatin should be avoided while taking Multaq®, as Multaq® has been shown to raise the levels of these medications in the blood stream.
Zoloft and Multaq®
Zoloft is prescribed to treat depression, panic attacks and other psychological disorders. Before taking Multaq®, notify your physician that you are taking Zoloft to avoid any potentially dangerous side effects.
Antibiotics and Multaq®
Some antibiotics can cause a fast or dangerous abnormal heartbeat. These include macrolide antibiotics such as Azithromycin, Clarithromycin, Erthromycin, Roxithromycin and Telithromycin. Consult your physician before taking Multaq® with any antibiotic.
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