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Cordarone and Hypothermia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypothermia is reported as a side effect among people who take Cordarone (amiodarone hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lasix, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypothermia when taking Cordarone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 22,652 people who have side effects when taking Cordarone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cordarone?

Cordarone has active ingredients of amiodarone hydrochloride. It is often used in atrial fibrillation/flutter. eHealthMe is studying from 22,776 Cordarone users. Check the latest studies of Cordarone.

What is Hypothermia?

Hypothermia (body temperature drops below the required temperature for normal metabolism and body functions) is found to be associated with 776 drugs and 997 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypothermia.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

22,652 people reported to have side effects when taking Cordarone.
Among them, 52 people (0.23%) have Hypothermia.

Could Cordarone cause Hypothermia?

Among these 52 people:

How long have people been on Cordarone when they have Hypothermia? *

  • < 1 month: 100 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Hypothermia when taking Cordarone? *

  • female: 59.62 %
  • male: 40.38 %

What is the age of people who have Hypothermia when taking Cordarone? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 1.96 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 1.96 %
  • 60+: 96.08 %

What are other drugs people take besides Cordarone? *

  1. Lasix: 10 people, 19.23%
  2. Risperdal: 9 people, 17.31%
  3. Lantus: 8 people, 15.38%
  4. Plavix: 6 people, 11.54%
  5. Nexium: 5 people, 9.62%
  6. Pantoprazole: 5 people, 9.62%
  7. Lyrica: 5 people, 9.62%
  8. Norvasc: 5 people, 9.62%
  9. Acetaminophen: 4 people, 7.69%
  10. Candesartan Cilexetil: 4 people, 7.69%

What are other side effects people have besides Hypothermia? *

  1. Acute Kidney Failure: 17 people, 32.69%
  2. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 16 people, 30.77%
  3. Fall: 15 people, 28.85%
  4. Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 12 people, 23.08%
  5. Haemoglobin Decreased: 10 people, 19.23%
  6. Septic Shock (shock due to blood infection): 8 people, 15.38%
  7. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 7 people, 13.46%
  8. Nausea And Vomiting: 7 people, 13.46%
  9. General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 7 people, 13.46%
  10. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 7 people, 13.46%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. High Blood Pressure: 9 people, 17.31%
  2. Pain: 4 people, 7.69%
  3. Diabetes: 4 people, 7.69%
  4. Staphylococcal Sepsis (blood infection by an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 3 people, 5.77%
  5. High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 5.77%
  6. Depression: 3 people, 5.77%
  7. Bone Loss: 2 people, 3.85%
  8. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 2 people, 3.85%
  9. Breast Cancer: 2 people, 3.85%
  10. Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 3.85%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How severe was Hypothermia and when was it recovered:

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of amiodarone hydrochloride:

Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on amiodarone hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Cordarone) and Cordarone (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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