Along with its needing effects, a drug may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Always some side effects may not appear until few weeks or months, or even years, after you start taking amiodarone.
Check with your family doctor immediately if any of the following side effects was happen
More common
Cough; painful breathing; shortness of breath
Check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
More common
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting; fever - slight; numbness or tingling in fingers or toes; sensitivity of skin to sunlight; trembling or shaking of hands; trouble in walking; unusual and uncontrolled movements of the body; weakness of arms or legs
Less common
Blue-gray coloring of skin on face, neck and arms; blurred vision or blue-green halos seen around objects; coldness; dry eyes; dry, puffy skin; fast or irregular heartbeat; nervousness; pain and swelling in scrotum; sensitivity of eyes to light; sensitivity to heat; slow heartbeat; sweating; swelling of feet or lower legs; trouble in sleeping; unusual tiredness; weight gain or loss
Rare
Skin rash; yellow eyes or skin
Other side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. These side effects may go away during treat as your body adjusts to the drug. However, check with your family doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Constipation; headache; loss of appetite; nausea and vomiting
Less common
Bitter or metallic taste; decreased sexual ability in males; decrease in sexual interest; dizziness; flushing of face
After you stop using this drug, your body may need time to adjust. The length of time this takes depends on the amount of drug you were using and how long you using it. During this period of time check with your family doctor if you notice any of the following side effects:
Cough; fever - slight; painful breathing; shortness of breath
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other problems, check with your family doctor.