<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.My cardiologist wants to move me from Sotolol 80mg twice a day---to 400 mg Amiodarone twice a day---have had debibulatorpacemaker for 4 years---has recenty shocked med-due to AFIB--- SEEMS TO BE MANY POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS TO aMIODARONE?? SCARES ME 77 YR OLD PATIENT 4 BYPASSES IN 1980, 3 MORE IN 1996  <response>: Hi, If you have inappropriate shocks while on Stall, it means, that its effect is not sufficient. You are right, Amiodarone has many side effects, but usually when it is taken for a long time. You can start Amiodarone, and maybe after some time your doctor can change Amiodarone, when you are in more stable condition. Hope I could help nourishing you good health In case of further questions dont hesitate to ask 