Multaq (dronedarone) is a prescription drug used to treat abnormal heart rhythm in patients who have had an abnormal heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter) during the past 6 months. Since its FDA approval in 2009, approximately 1 million Multaq prescriptions have been dispensed in the United States. In 2011, the FDA issued two safety warnings which linked Multaq to life-threatening injuries including liver failure, heart attack, and stroke.
Severe Liver Injuries
In January 2011, the FDA issued a warning notifying health care professionals about severe liver injuries associated with use of the heart drug, Multaq. The warning cited several cases of liver failure, including two cases in which patients needed liver transplants. Symptoms of liver failure include:
- Anorexia
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Itching
- Fever
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- Jaundice
- Dark urine
- Light colored stools
Heart Failure, Stroke, and Death
In July 2011, the FDA issued another Multaq warning, this time notifying patients and health care providers that results from a clinical trial revealed that the drug doubled the risk of heart failure, stroke, and death in patients with permanent atrial fibrillation.
Contact An Experienced Multaq Attorney
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Your choice does matter. If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries because of Multaq, call Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys immediately. We are available 24/7, nights and weekends.
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