Abstract:Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic drug with a significant adverse effect profile, including neurotoxicity. While ataxia, neuropathy, and tremors are more commonly seen forms of amiodarone neurotoxicity, very few cases of nystagmus are reported. We report the case of an 86‐year‐old man who presented with abrupt onset ataxia, dizziness, and inability to ambulate, ten days after initiating amiodarone for atrial fibrillation. His examination revealed gaze‐evoked nystagmus along with features of cerebellar dysfunctio… Show more
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