Reviewer: 65-74 on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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Have been taking Sotalol 120mg. for eight plus years (am currently 67 yrs. old). It has been very effective at controlling my atrial fibrillation. However, within the last year, there has been a significant loss of sexual performance.

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Have been taking Sotalol 120mg. for eight plus years (am currently 67 yrs. old). It has been very effective at controlling my atrial fibrillation. However, within the last year, there has been a significant loss of sexual performance.
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Reviewer: hrtsmart, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Had Afib in 2008 and now in 2016. Had my heart shocked back into rhythm. Taken of Lopressor for Sotalol 80mg twice a day. 5 weeks in and some side affects have lessened. I did have headaches, fatigue, light head, and lower back pain. I still get tired and some anxiety but struggle through it! On Lopressor my heart rate would be in the upper 60's to upper 80's. Now it's anywhere from 52 ... Show Full Comment

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Had Afib in 2008 and now in 2016. Had my heart shocked back into rhythm. Taken of Lopressor for Sotalol 80mg twice a day. 5 weeks in and some side affects have lessened. I did have headaches, fatigue, light head, and lower back pain. I still get tired and some anxiety but struggle through it! On Lopressor my heart rate would be in the upper 60's to upper 80's. Now it's anywhere from 52bpm to 70bpm. The hospital put me on this Soltalol my cardiologist wanted me to go back on Lopressor. He called a specialist while I was in his office and he said stay on Soltalol and make an appointment with him, which I did. My second bout of Afib was brought on by a severe drop in potassium brought on by a water pill which was discontinued. With Soltalol my BP is normal with a slowwwww heart rate. I do notice I have less episodes of heart fluttering/palpitations. From twice a week to just once in 5 weeks. So I am satisfied with this drug, just worried, as my cardiologist was about a rhythm side effect that can be fatal.
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Reviewer: claybrakn, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Was on Metropolol but after several years my afib bouts progressed to one every 10 days, requiring visits to the ER each time to get converted. Was put on Sotalol 80mg 2xdaily, then up to 120mg 2xdaily, then up to 160mg 2xdaily with little luck. Had an Ablation procedure done 3 weeks ago. Went from 160mg 2xdaily, down to 80mg 2xdaily after 3 weeks. Still experiencing bad side effects though, w ... Show Full Comment

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Was on Metropolol but after several years my afib bouts progressed to one every 10 days, requiring visits to the ER each time to get converted. Was put on Sotalol 80mg 2xdaily, then up to 120mg 2xdaily, then up to 160mg 2xdaily with little luck. Had an Ablation procedure done 3 weeks ago. Went from 160mg 2xdaily, down to 80mg 2xdaily after 3 weeks. Still experiencing bad side effects though, worse being bad indigestion, nausea, exhaustion, anxiety, and sleeplessness. Waiting to hear if I can go down to 40mg 2xdaily for the next 3 weeks with something for the nausea plus a sleep aid? In 3-4 more weeks I come off the Sotalol and see what happens? If all goes well I'll be off the drug! Sotalol has worked well for me but the side effects have been brutal. I just want my life back...
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Reviewer: Jeannie, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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Does not work. Gotten, lightheaded, dehydrated, nausea ,difficulty breathing. Also had forgetfulness. Am now scheduled for a Cardiac Ablation. I sure hope it helps.

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Does not work. Gotten, lightheaded, dehydrated, nausea ,difficulty breathing. Also had forgetfulness. Am now scheduled for a Cardiac Ablation. I sure hope it helps.
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Reviewer: Sotalol, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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Second time I have been put on Sotalol, first time I only had taken it 3 times and my heart rate suddenly plummeted from 70 to 40bpm with severe thumps in my chest. I am now successfully back on it after a bout of Afib and collapsing and ending up in hospital. I was put back on Sotalol 40mg twice a day while in hospital for 4 days, this time no adverse reactions, and it is now 15 months since my l ... Show Full Comment

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Second time I have been put on Sotalol, first time I only had taken it 3 times and my heart rate suddenly plummeted from 70 to 40bpm with severe thumps in my chest. I am now successfully back on it after a bout of Afib and collapsing and ending up in hospital. I was put back on Sotalol 40mg twice a day while in hospital for 4 days, this time no adverse reactions, and it is now 15 months since my last Afib. I am 68,I walk for 1 hour every morning, limit alcohol and coffee to a couple of drinks a week, I am also taking the blood thinner Xarelto, Atacand plus for blood pressure and Rosuvastatin for cholesterol. So far so good, I feel very well.
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