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How Can Sotalol’s Side-effects Be Treated?
Question: My husband is on Mexilitine, 250mg. BID. And Sotalol, 160 mg. bid. He is 89 yes. Old. Has an ICD and our Insurance is now refusing to send a refill for the Sotalol because of drug reactions. He is experiencing all side effects, I.e. sob, rash, no appetite, dizziness.
What is your suggestion?
What is your suggestion?
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I would like to know if these symptoms started after stopping Sotalol.
What is his current therapy now?
I would recommend consulting with his attending physician and performing some tests to investigate for other possible causes:
- a cardiac ultrasound
- complete blood count
- blood electrolytes
- kidney and liver function tests.
It is also necessary to closely monitor his blood pressure values.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
I remain at your disposal for further questions.
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I would like to know if these symptoms started after stopping Sotalol.
What is his current therapy now?
I would recommend consulting with his attending physician and performing some tests to investigate for other possible causes:
- a cardiac ultrasound
- complete blood count
- blood electrolytes
- kidney and liver function tests.
It is also necessary to closely monitor his blood pressure values.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
I remain at your disposal for further questions.
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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