Irregular Heartbeat (Arrhythmia) Forums (Page 4)

Most comments are from a few years ago do anyone still take sotalol. I just started to take it and the side effect are unbearable......is there another medication I can take instead of sotalol. ## Hello, Gabby! How are you? I'm very sorry that you're so miserable. What side effects are you experiencing? The FDA lists the typical ones for this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, tiredness and weakness. How long have you been taking it? Most side effects will improve and gradually go away entirely, after about 4 to 5 weeks, once your body gets used to the medication. What are you taking it to treat?

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I am taking sotalol and my pulse has been between. 47 to 55 beats . If i exercise it will go to no more than 58. I feel ok. Is this a normal side effect fom some people on this med. should I be concerned ## Hello, Silver star! How are you? It would be best to have it checked out by your doctor, this is usually included in the medication information leaflet that you should see your doctor for a low or elevated heart rate on this medication. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache and tiredness. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I'm 35, 164lbs, normally healthy but about a year ago I developed an arrythmia that comes and goes but cause major panic attacks which make the arrythmia worse. Doc started me out on a beta blocker but that didn't work. Currently taking cardizem but that's not working. The arrythmia usually happens when I lay flat on my back or if I'm bending down on all fours like when I look for my shoes under the bed. Doc just prescribed flecainide and I've read all I can about it and I'm so scared. I have 4 grandchildren to live for and I'm not ready to go yet. Has anybody ever taken flecainide and cardizem together? Doc says ablation is the next step if this doesn't work. I was supposed to start it 2 weeks ago but I'm too afraid. Please help me. ## Hello, Nicki! ...

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My cardiologist has suggested this drug for my persistent a-fib. I am hoping to discuss its effects with someone already on this medication. ## Much depends on the background of your a. fib, but if you do not have any outstanding other cardiac issues (as I do not), you probably do well on this. I have had no major side effects (unlike every other rate/rhythm drug that I took) so far. I have been on it nearly two years. I do think I am a bit more fatigued than ought to be, but much better than with the a.fib. I also notice a little bit trouble staying asleep at times. Unfortunately the drug seems not to be controlling all the aberrant a. fib, because I must occasionally supplement with metoprolol this past year. I have been told that the drug eventually fails for most folks over time as ...

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been on tikyson for about 2 yrs take 150 mg 2 in morning and 1 at night along with 200 mg of toprol after my valve replacement doing fare, was on antidepressants for over 15 yrs as far as my mental state it's all over the place.it seems that most antidepressants interfere with said drug the hilarious thing is if you really dig into the side affects one is the popular Sudden Death.now I'am not one to spaz over some small side affects but I consider this to be one to avoid, but I still need my antidepressants and can not trust a pcp to find one that won't kill me.If anyone out there has found and taken an antidepressant that doesn't do harm I would really like to know . ## Hello, Juju! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem you've had. After doing some research, ...

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If I miss one scheduled dose, which is every 12hours, by 3 or 4 hours, take a dose.. Then slowly get back to schedule. Is that ok, or should I skip it altogether? ## Hello, John! How are you? Generally, you should take the missed dose, as soon as you remember and only skip it, if it's close to the time for your next dose. Otherwise, you take it and then get yourself back on schedule, unless your doctor instructs otherwise. However, with such a medication, it would be best to take all doses on time. Do you have a smart phone? If so, there are many free reminder apps that you can download that will remind you when it's time to take your medication. I use one on my iPhone all the time. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness...

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I was put on this. Medication for irregular. Heartbeat after aflation I am feeelingbetter consultant has stopped bisaporolol and above mentioned. Medication any withdrawal. Symptoms. Associated. With it ## Yes, stopping such medications abruptly may cause rebound effects, which could include nausea, dizziness, chills, elevated heart rate and elevated blood pressure. Are you on any other medications? It likely would have been best to taper off of them.

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Can I take sotalol only when needed. Is there any risks in doing this? ## Hello, Judy! How are you? The FDA classifies Sotalol as a beta blocker that is most commonly used to treat irregular heartbeat. Thus no, you need to take it regularly for it to actually work. These medications cannot be taken on as needed basis. In order to have their full beneficial effect in the body, their level must be maintained. The typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My baby brother takes Sotalol and I was wondering if the chemicals of the pool have any effect on him? What other activities can he do? ## Hello, Jarlyn! How are you and your brother? He should be able to participate in his usual activities, unless his doctor has told him not to do so. But, the medication could make him more susceptible to the effects of the sun, so he may overheat or burn much faster than usual, thus plenty of liquids and a good sun block are needed. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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phone number for ordering tikosyn 500 mg to be mailed to me ## You are mailing my tykosyn rather than to MD office. I need phone number to order when needed. Thanks you. The med has been very sucessful. ## Pfizer's contact information for Customer Service and Product Inquiries is: 1-800-TRY-FIRST (1-800-879-3477) Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST Corporate Office (Mailing Address): 1-212-733-2323 235 East 42nd Street New York, NY 10017 You can also view their product page on Tikosyn via the link below, for more details: pfizer.com/products/rx/rx_product_tikosyn.jsp I hope this info helps! ## TIKOSYN is not a drug, as far as I know, that can be obtained through a regular pharmacy, nor will they ship it directly to you excepting under the DIRECT supervision of a cardiol...

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I went to pick up my 2nd order of the med. They couldn't give full refill only 10 pills, it's on order. Do all druggist have a problem with getting it supplied to them ? This is thru a hospital prarmacy. Seems odd to me. It's the only supplier in my city. It's doing the job for stopping my AFIB with no apperant side effects ## Hello, Jim! How are you? There is nothing listed about there being a shortage, so it could be that the hospital just ran short. Some have strict protocols on when they can re-order a new supply. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea. headache, chest pain, dizziness and thirst. Is there anything else I can help with?

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What are my risks in stopping the flecainide cold-turkey? This dr tells me it's not used for bigemini, which can disappear on it's own. I'm concerned about the feeling of my heart dropping in my chest, and butterflies fluttering in chest at other times, plus panic attacks returning. All of the above stopped once I was put on flecainide. ## Hello, Norma! How are you? You are right to be concerned, suddenly stopping it could cause rebound effects, such as an elevated and irregular heart beat. Usually, you need to slowly taper these medications. I would suggest double checking the information on stopping it, just to be cautious. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi, I am going in for a PVC Ablation in 2 and half weeks and the dr office told me to stop my meds - flecain...

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Round pink pill on one side P1200. Other side is scored, on 1half it has u-5; other half, 0147 ## Hello, Cayenne! How are you? I believe the marking is actually intended to be P200 U-S 0147, this tablet is manufactured by Upsher-Smith Laboratories and they list it as being a 200mg Pacerone tablet. This medication is used to treat heart rhythm disorders. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, abnormal taste and general body discomfort. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Are there any concerns I should be aware of taking Ardosons while also taking Sotalol for my heart? ## Hello, Bob! How are you? Yes, Ardosons is listed as containing: Indomethacin, Betamethasone and Methocarbamol. Betamethasone is a steroid, so it may not be safe for you to take if you have a heart condition. It would be best to check with your doctor before taking it. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, elevated heart rate, elevated blood pressure, acne, dry mouth, weight gain and fluid retention. You can also learn more about each active ingredient by visiting the links below: [1] (Indomethacin) MedlinePlus [2] (Betamethasone) MedlinePlus [3] (Methocarbamol) MedlinePlus [4] (Sotalol) MedlinePlus

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I had 2 cataract surgeries last year. The second one the first part of Nov. 2014, both times the Prednisone left me weak. But I recovered quickly. The middle of Nov. I had my heart shocked to restore proper rytrhym. After that I started taking flecanide. 3 months later. I kept getting physically weaker & finally figured out it was the Flecanide causing this. I quit taking it & felt better immediatly. I am not recuperating. light excercise exhausts me. So I'm not getting stronger. Don"t know what to do. ## Hello, Ron! How are you feeling? I'm very sorry about the problems you're having. Is your doctor aware that you stopped taking the Flecainide? The FDA lists it as being used to treat or prevent irregular heart beat. Its typical side effects may possibly include ...

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Can Rythmol be transfered through seman and cause any side effects? ## Hello, Laura! How are you? No, you'll not be exposed to the mediations that a man is taking in such a manner. Any trace amounts that might carry through to his semen would be far too small to have an effect on anyone else. The FDA classifies this an anti-arrhythmic that's used to treat illnesses associated with rapid heart beat and its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, metallic taste and GI upset. If you had a bad reaction to sperm, you may have a sperm allergy or be allergic to a protein produced by the specific man in question. What types of symptoms did you experience?

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I take Sotalol 120mg twice a day. Can I go off it or do I have to take it indefinitely. I'm taking it for PVC's and I now have a regular heart rate for the past year. ## Hi Elaine, From what I can gather, Sotalol is a beta blocker used for treating irregular heartbeats. There are however, a variety of different medications (OTC/Herbal/Rx) that are indicated for such purposes, so in my personal opinion, limiting yourself to just one type of treatment "should" not have to be a permanent/indefinite thing. On the other hand, it is up to you and your doctor to decide the duration of treatment as well as considerations for other treatment modalities. With that said, I think it would be wise to weigh out the pros/cons of taking Sotalol in order to better determine whether conti...

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what drug alterative for sotalol with advair for copd ## @rick, If you're looking for alternative COPD treatment options, some medications to consider speaking with your doctor for about may include, but are not limited to the following: -Bronchodilators (short/long-acting) *Albuterol *Levalbuterol *Ipratropium *Tiotropium *Arformoterol -Corticosteroids *Fluticasone *Prednisolone *Budesonide -Methylxanthines This is just to name a few, and it may be that your doctor could end up recommending something entirely different... however if you research each and every option out there, at least you can get a better idea of what to anticipate ahead of time. Does any one else out there have suggestions from personal experience?

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Are there any user reviews of people using this medicine? ## Hi ray, It looks as though you're the first person to post about Mexiletine on this site. And even after skimming through other discussion threads, most reviews I've seen appear to be scattered throughout the internet. I will say however, that of the reviews I did see (on a scale of 1-10, ten being that it worked well), the results varied from a 3 to 10, depending on who you ask. But this is to be expected with any medication, since most drugs tend to affect each person differently anyways. I'm sure if you update your experience periodically, more people will continue to respond with their feedback in this thread and hopefully snowball into effect from this point on. How long have you taken Mexiletine for? Or are y...

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I have recently done a flecainide challenge for arrhythmia. I am also on Micardis for blood pressure. Will Micardis affect the results? ## Hello, Paulo! How are you? It might, since the Micardis can affect your heart rate and blood pressure, which were likely both being monitored. Was your doctor aware that you were taking it? Typical side effects to Flecainide may include nausea, dizziness, headache and increased risk of bleeding.

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