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Amiodarone is a powerful drug. It is extremely important to follow the prescription''s dosage recommendations and not to skip doses or alter the dosage schedule in any way without a doctor''s approval. Amiodarone overdose is possible.
Typically, amiodarone is only prescribed to people who are in grave danger of a life-threatening heart arrhythmia. For this reason, it can be very dangerous to miss doses. However, it can also be dangerous to take two pills too close together. A double dose should never be taken. If two or more doses are missed, it is important to contact a physician. Amiodarone drug therapy should never be terminated without a doctor''s approval. Termination of amiodarone treatment could cause serious health problems, including death.
Amiodarone should always be taken under the same conditions during each usage. The drug should be taken on an empty stomach, but can be taken with food if it causes a stomach upset, as long as consistency is enforced. As amiodarone works best when there is a constant supply in the body, it should be taken at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day, per dosage requirements, and at the same time every day.
The usual starting dosage for amiodarone patients is 800 to 1600 milligrams per day, taken in one or two doses. Once a level of acceptance is established, a doctor can reduce or increase dosage to increase benefit and reduce side effects. A maintenance level of 400 milligrams per day is typical.
In case of an accidental overdose, immediate medical attention is necessary. However, amiodarone overdose is generally not serious because of the amount of time it takes for the drug to exert an effect on the body. While amiodarone usually shows its effects within three to five days of initial dose, it can take one to three weeks to affect the heart.
Still, amiodarone overdose needs to be treated in an emergency room. Symptoms of amiodarone overdose include fatigue, dizziness, confusion, a slowed heart rate, yellowing of the skin or eyes, diarrhea, abdominal pain and a worsening irregular heartbeat.
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