Let's take a minute to talk about your medication. 

This is Multaq. Multaq helps your heart beat stay in a regular rhythm. It is given to patients who have had atrial fibrillation in the past. 

It's important to take Multaq exactly as directed, and to take each dose with a meal. 

Common side effects can happen. You could feel tired or weak, or have nausea, diarrhea or indigestion. You could also have changes to your skin, like a rash or redness. These are normal if they are mild and should go away. Still, you should tell your doctor if you think you are having these or other side effects. But, don't stop taking Multaq unless your doctor says it's okay. 

As with any medicine, rare but more serious side effects can happen. It's important to read the medication guide for full information. Remember to call your doctor right away if you have shortness of breath, weight gain, or swelling in your feet or legs. Also call right away if you have unusual changes to your body, such as vomiting, pain in your right upper stomach, dark urine, or yellowing skin or eyes. To help keep this medicine safe for you, your doctor will follow you closely. 

Multaq has interactions. Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking herbal remedies and other medicines, even if they don't require a prescription. Also, do not drink any grapefruit juice. 

Women should not breastfeed or become pregnant because this medicine is not safe for babies. 

For best results with Multaq, don't miss any doses, plan ahead for refills, and call your doctor right away if your heart rhythm does not feel regular.