
Sotalol is used in various forms of cardiac arrhythmias. Targeted use is the treatment of too rapid a heartbeat (tachycardia), if this disorder originates from the atria (supraventricular tachycardia) or from the ventricles (ventricular tachycardia). The active substance is also suitable for the prevention of cardiac arrhythmias following an electric shock (cardioversion).
Due to insufficient studies, the efficacy of sotalol in the following diseases is not confirmed:
- Heart stumbling through cardiac glycoside hypersensitivity
- Load high-pressure
- Circulatory disorders or constriction of the coronary arteries.
- heart failure
- Herzenge (angina pectoris)
- Pre- and post-treatment of myocardial infarction
- hyperthyroidism
- Tendency to permanent palpitations (hyperkinetic heart syndrome).
The same applies to the use of sotalol in nervous disorders, nervous heart complaints, tension, agitation, allergic hypersensitivity or so-called histamine headache, metabolic disorders or to shield the influence of the stress hormone epinephrine > Sotalol can be given either in tablet form for oral use or with a syringe.
What is the purpose of this ingredient?
- Lower heart rate
- Prevent cardiac arrhythmias
This is how Sotalol works
Below you will learn more about the fields of application and the mode of action of Sotalol.
Please also read the information on the drug groups beta-blockers, antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, to which the active ingredient sotalol belongs.
Application of the active substance sotalol
Sotalol is used in various forms of cardiac arrhythmias. Targeted use is the treatment of too rapid a heartbeat (tachycardia), if this disorder originates from the atria (supraventricular tachycardia) or from the ventricles (ventricular tachycardia). The active substance is also suitable for the prevention of cardiac arrhythmias following an electric shock (cardioversion).
Due to insufficient studies, the efficacy of sotalol in the following diseases is not confirmed:
- Heart stumbling through cardiac glycoside hypersensitivity
- Load high-pressure
- Circulatory disorders or constriction of the coronary arteries.
- heart failure
- Herzenge (angina pectoris)
- Pre- and post-treatment of myocardial infarction
- hyperthyroidism
- Tendency to permanent palpitations (hyperkinetic heart syndrome).
The same applies to the use of sotalol in nervous disorders, nervous heart complaints, tension, agitation, allergic hypersensitivity or so-called histamine headache, metabolic disorders or to shield the influence of the stress hormone epinephrine > Sotalol can be given either in tablet form for oral use or with a syringe.
For the following application areas of Sotalol , in-depth information is available:
- arrhythmia
Effect of Sotalol
Sotalol belongs to the group of antiarrhythmics and beta-blockers. The active ingredient acts on various forms of cardiac arrhythmias. As a result, under certain circumstances too fast a heartbeat can be regulated.
Sotalol makes the heart slower and smoother. The drug blocks the so-called beta-receptors at the heart and the potassium channels. Thus, the drug belongs to the class II and III antiarrhythmics.
Because sotalol works not only on the heart but all beta receptors, it can cause unwanted side effects such as bronchoconstriction.
Solatol can be taken in tablet form. The effect occurs two to three hours after ingestion. It lasts around 24 hours. The substance is not converted by the body, but almost completely excreted through the kidneys.
Sotalol used to treat the following diseases:

Basically works very well. But often stomach upset and after taking constant fatigue and also from time to time internal restlessness. With me, the full effect has arisen when I also take a magnesium – potassium supplement (Magium K Forte) to me! Very rarely times heart hop! Taking 80 mg in the morning, 80 mg at noon, 80 mg in the evening! At intervals of 8 hours!
Sotalol for Heart rhythm disturbances
after some time after taking Amlodipine I had stomachache with burning sweats and a deep sadness I do not want to sleep anymore and sleep too badly.
Sotalol for Heart rhythm disturbances
SINCE I TAKE OLMETEC I HAVE A FEELING IN THE NECK AS IF I HUST HUST WHAT IS NOT THE CASE THIS FEELING IS ALWAYS ONLY SHORT AND FEELS TO LIKE A RYSTMAS DISORDER I MUST SAY THAT I WAS BECOMING A DEFIBRILOR FOR ALMOST FIVE YEARS
Sotalol for Atrial fibrillation
I have been taking 2x 80mg Sotalol for atrial fibrillation for about 8 months. So far I have not had a longer episode. Occasionally I have a short burst of flicker, but it is interrupted immediately. However, when I run a little longer, I have had a lot of dizziness and the feeling that I am completely muddy in my head and fall over immediately. I do not know, if that is the cycle or if I am hyping or ..? Does anyone have any experience or an idea? A doctor told me that Sotalol should not be given because of its high side effect potential ???? !! After I changed the doctor I was now prescribed Bisobeta 5mg. Have now read some reviews and am quite unsure if I should take that. Does anyone have a tip for me? Amira 46
Sotalol for Atrial fibrillation
from time to time discomfort in the stomach.160 mg per day. age 44. taking eight years.
Sotalol for Atrial fibrillation
Strong lasting: Muscle pain, joint pain, body aches, circulatory disorders in hands (cold fingers) and feet (cold toes), shortness of breath (angina pectoris), depression, severe restriction of locomotion (severe musculoskeletal pain), sciatica, malformations in the feet, itching all over the body. Side effects completely resolved after stopping Ezetrol and lowering the Sotalol dose from 240mg / d to 80mg / d.
Sotalol for Heart rhythm disturbances
The disturbances have decreased, but have not disappeared with 2 x daily Sotahexal 80
Side effects: No side effects
Sotalol for Heart rhythm disturbances
no side effects
Side effects: No side effects
Sotalol for Heart rhythm disturbances
Sotalol which should actually cause mood swings affects mood stabilizing me although I suffer from depression and borderline. Side effect are unfortunately very many there.
Side effects: No side effects