Amiodarone (Pacerone, Nexterone) Side Effects

Possible side effects of amiodarone are listed below. Call your doctor if these side effects are severe or persistent after a few days.

• Headache
• Reduced sex drive
• Constipation
• Loss of appetite
• Flushing
• Difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep
• Changes in taste and smell 
• Changes in saliva amount 

Some of the adverse effects of amiodarone can be more serious. Call your doctor right away or seek emergency medical help if you experience any of the following symptoms:

• Rash
• Weight gain or loss
• Visual impairment
• Restlessness
• Excessive sweating
• Weakness in muscles and fatigue
• Irritability and nervousness
• Heat or cold intolerance
• Hair thinning
• Changes in menstrual cycle
• Swelling in the front of the neck or goiter
• Swelling of the hands, feet, lower legs or ankles
• Uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body
• Decrease in concentration
• Uncontrollable movements
• Coordination and walking difficulties
• Tingling or numbness in the legs, hands, and feet

The above list may not include all the potential side effects of amiodarone. Talk to your doctor about the risk of side effects. Tell your doctor if the side effects are unusual or severe or if they do not get better over time. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Amiodarone (Pacerone, Nexterone) Overdose: In case of an overdose of amiodarone, call your doctor immediately. You can also call the local poison control center or national poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Signs and symptoms of amiodarone overdose may include slow heartbeat, excessive sweating, chest tightening, nausea, blurred vision, lightheadedness, and fainting.

Source: FDA