Take MULTAQ exactly as prescribed. And remember—it's important to keep talking to
your doctor about MULTAQ, and to ask any questions that come up.
Make MULTAQ a part of your daily routine.
The recommended dose is 1 tablet, 2 times a day with food—take 1 tablet at
breakfast, and the other with your evening meal.
Please note, drinking grapefruit juice may change how your body absorbs MULTAQ.
So you shouldn't drink grapefruit juice while you're taking MULTAQ.
If you forget to take MULTAQ, wait and take your next dose at your regular time.
Don't try to "double up" to make up for a missed dose. If you're having trouble
remembering to take MULTAQ as prescribed, be sure to speak with your doctor.
Here are a few simple things you can do to help you remember to take MULTAQ:
Keep your pills in an easy-to-see spot in the room where you eat most of your meals
Set an alarm clock or the alarm on your watch to remind you to take MULTAQ at the
same time each day
Buy a pillbox labeled with the 7 days of the week, and place the prescribed amount
of MULTAQ into each day's compartment
Keep track of your medications with our free, easy-to-use Medication List.
Download a Medication List
If you accidentally take too much MULTAQ, call your doctor or go to the nearest
emergency room right away.
Taking too much MULTAQ can be dangerous. You may need urgent medical care. And if
you're unable to take MULTAQ as prescribed, be sure to speak with your doctor.
MULTAQ can interact with certain medications.
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This can cause serious side effects. It's important to tell your doctor and pharmacist
about any other medicines, including herbal supplements, that you are taking. For
a list of what you should not take while on MULTAQ, read the Important Safety Information.
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Common side effects you may experience when you first start taking MULTAQ.
Some people may experience diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, pain in the stomach area,
and indigestion when they begin taking MULTAQ. For more information and a complete
list of side effects, please read the MULTAQ Medication Guide.
Episodes may come and go, but the disease doesn't go away.
After starting on MULTAQ, you may find that you're experiencing fewer AFib episodes.
But even if you've been better for a long time, this doesn't mean that you no longer
have AFib. You should keep taking MULTAQ as prescribed.
You may still have episodes even while taking MULTAQ.
This doesn't mean that MULTAQ isn't working. When you're taking MULTAQ, you can
go more days without having an AFib episode, as well as reduce your risk of going
to the hospital for heart problems. However, AFib is a chronic disease and can't
be cured. Consult with your doctor if you experience symptoms that concern you.
Important Safety Information
Do not take MULTAQ if you have severe heart failure
or if you have been in the hospital recently for heart failure, even if you are
better now. People with severe heart failure who take MULTAQ have an increased chance
of dying.
Call your doctor immediately if you're taking MULTAQ and feel symptoms of worsening
heart failure. These may include weight gain, leg swelling, and increasing shortness
of breath while resting.
You should not take MULTAQ if you have severe liver problems.
You should not take MULTAQ if you are breastfeeding, pregnant, or plan to become
pregnant as it is not known if it may pass to or harm your baby.
Your potassium levels should be within the normal range prior to and while taking
MULTAQ. Tell your doctor about any diuretic medications you are taking as some can
lower the level of potassium or magnesium in your blood.
Your doctor may perform certain tests, such as heart exams and blood tests, while
you're taking MULTAQ.
MULTAQ can interact with certain medications and herbal supplements. Do not use
the following medications with MULTAQ:
- Nefazodone
- Voriconazole
- Ritonavir
- Telithromycin
- Ketoconazole
- Clarithromycin
- Itraconazole
- Cyclosporine
The following medicines can lead to a dangerous abnormal heart rhythm if taken with
MULTAQ:
- Phenothiazines
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Certain medicines used to treat abnormal heart rhythm or fast heartbeat
- Certain antibiotics
Please read the accompanying Medication Guide and tell your doctor about all medications
you take to help avoid serious drug interactions. Do not drink grapefruit juice
while taking MULTAQ.
The most common side effects when taking MULTAQ are diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain,
skin rash, and slowed heartbeat.
Full Prescribing Information Including Boxed Warning
MULTAQ Medication Guide (English)
Guía del Medicamento de MULTAQ (Español)
Click here for information on drug anti-counterfeiting
Remember, your doctor is the single best source of information regarding your health.
Please consult your doctor if you have any questions about your health or your medicine.
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