One time dose Amiodarone and side effects

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recently I got a really high dose of Amiodarone  for 24 hours during a vacation in Thalland where i got arytmia - even now two weeks a after - I have pain in my arm, I am assuming from the IV, headache, dizziness etc.. Anyone who has experience with this - I am off the medication now but have not found any information on one time use.

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    As you can see from my previous posts, I am no fan of this drug.  It works but the side effects are downright awful.  I was on it for 6 months while awaiting a double ablation for my A-Fib and it nearly killed me.  You can check my posts for the side effects I experienced.  They grew worse by the week until I reached the point where I could hardly get out of bed.  I had the ablations in December and have been off Amiodarone since January 9.  It takes two months to get out of one's system.  I am just starting to feel human again.  Sotolol is a kinder A-Fib drug but is not quite as effective.  Good luck!

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