Can I take Amiodarone and Bisoprolol together?

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Both amiodarone and bisoprolol work by slowing down the electrical signals in your heart and reducing your heart rate. When used together, their effects add up (a 'synergistic' effect), which can slow the heart down much more than intended. Amiodarone can also slightly increase the levels of bisoprolol in your blood by slowing down how your body breaks it down.

You must speak to your doctor before taking these together. If your doctor has prescribed both, they will need to monitor your heart rate and blood pressure very closely, often starting with an ECG (heart trace). Seek medical help immediately if you feel dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or if you notice your pulse feels unusually slow.

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Ces informations sont fournies à des fins éducatives générales uniquement et ne doivent pas être considérées comme un substitut aux conseils médicaux professionnels. Consultez toujours votre médecin généraliste, votre pharmacien ou un autre professionnel de santé qualifié avant de prendre des décisions concernant vos médicaments. Les circonstances individuelles peuvent varier, et seul un professionnel de santé connaissant votre historique médical peut fournir des conseils personnalisés.