How Long Does It Take for Amiodarone to Damage Your Lungs?
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Affecting an estimated 1-5% of patients, amiodarone-induced pulmonary toxicity is one of the most serious adverse effects of this antiarrhythmic medication. The timeline for **how long it takes for amiodarone to damage your lungs** is highly variable, ranging from a rare acute onset within weeks to a more common subacute or chronic progression spanning many months or years of treatment.
