Interaction databaseSupplement × PrescriptionReviewed May 2026

Amiodarone and Coenzyme Q10 Ubiquinol, a synergy.

Amiodarone has mitochondrial effects, and CoQ10 is involved in mitochondrial electron transport. Direct evidence that CoQ10 changes amiodarone outcomes is limited.

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Substances
Amiodarone and Coenzyme Q10 Ubiquinol
Pair type
Synergy
Evidence (highest tier)
Emerging
Source citations
1 source
Stack Score effect
+2 to your Stack Score (per scored synergy row).
Scope
Supplement × Prescription
Last verified
May 30, 2026

Synergy · Emerging evidence

Synergy

What is happening. Amiodarone has mitochondrial effects, and CoQ10 is involved in mitochondrial electron transport. Direct evidence that CoQ10 changes amiodarone outcomes is limited.

Mechanism. Amiodarone can affect mitochondrial enzymes, while CoQ10 participates in mitochondrial electron transport. Clinical relevance of supplementation during amiodarone therapy remains uncertain.

Recommendation. Discuss CoQ10 with the prescriber managing amiodarone, especially if heart-failure, arrhythmia, or anticoagulant issues are present; do not assume it changes amiodarone safety or effectiveness.

Sources (1)
  1. Kishi T et al. Bioenergetics in clinical medicine: studies on coenzyme Q10 and essential hypertension. Res Commun Chem Pathol Pharmacol. 1977;17(3):507-518. PMID 897348

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Effect on the composite score

If both Amiodarone and Coenzyme Q10 Ubiquinol are in the same stack, this pair applies +2 to your Stack Score (per scored synergy row).

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