Irregular Heartbeat (Arrhythmia) Forums (Page 5)

I've been having pain in toes on both feet. Wondering if this could be due to flecainide. Pain and tingling about a month after usage. ## Hello, Squirrel! How are you feeling? I'm sorry that you're in pain. It has been known to cause some joint and muscle pain or cramping in some people that take it, though it isn't common. Other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. If you've been on it for over a month, then it is most likely that this side effect is going to continue, if it is caused by the medication, so you may need to try a different drug to treat your condition. But, you should have this checked out, because there is a chance that this symptom is unrelated. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Have had extensive blood tes...

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About a year ago my dr prescribed flecainide 100mg twice daily started taking it at home no warnings of problems I was diagnosed with palpitations. It was working nearly perfect. Now a year later and fifty pounds lighter (done on purpose)I'm struggling with near constant fluttering ,skips,occasional pain and numbness. Everything I read says this drug is for serious problems. Went to the ER recently was asked why I was on it. I'm now really worried. I feel awful half the time. Should I worry? ## Hello, Sus! How are you doing? I'm sorry about the problems that you're having. Have you stopped taking it? Have you consulted your cardiologist? Unless your cardio feels there is something to be concerned about, you're probably worrying needlessly. Many people take this medic...

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I am taking Flecainide 50mg twice a day and need to take travel sickness tablets, normally take Stugeron but am wondering if they are safe together or if there is anything else that I could take for travel sickness that would be better with Flecainide. ## Hello, Lynn! How are you? I didn't find any interactions listed between these two medications, but you should always double check such information to be sure. Are you on any other medications, or do you just take the Flecainide regularly? ## Thanks for your reply. I Take Flecainide, aspirin and omeperozole. I was on Bisoprolol, until it slowed my heart too much, was then changed to Flecainide. I don't feel as well on Flecainide but that's another issue!

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Can I take phentermine while also taking Tikosyn at the same time? Are there side effects in doing this? ## Hello, Saundra! How are you? No, if you have a heart problem, such as an arrhythmia, it most likely isn't safe for you to take Phentermine, because it's a stimulant that can affect heart rate and blood pressure. It's proven to be very dangerous for some people with undiscovered cardiovascular issues. Did your doctor prescribe it?

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Started taken Sotalol 120 for PVC's. It works and then it stops working at times and I go back to being uncomfortable. Dr. says its normal but not dangerous. I just need to know that I can live this way for the rest of my life. I'm tired or being scared and uncomfortable. I'm under a lot of stress. .Has anyone else had to live this way? ## Hello, Chickie! How are you? There are many people that do live long, active lives with issues just like yours. Your doctor is right, it is normal and generally not considered dangerous. They should tell you any warning signs to watch for, so you know if/when you need to seek medical attention. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you. Last 3 days have been good with very few PVC's. Meds work most of the time, and under str...

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I have been taking 'Flecainide 100mg' Twice a day since 1988. Its to stop a eregular heart beat. It has worked great till my last 2 perscriptions. There is no smell to the pills that i have noticed till the last two perscriptions. The last two smell soured like bad milk. The symptoms that they are supposed to take care of are back. I think the pills are bad. Not doing there job. I told the pharacy guy. But, he has never smelled them as much as i. And, Told me to contact you. I get 120 at a time. I put a weeks worth in a extra bottle. so i dont open the main bottle everyday. What should i do? ## Hi Donald - So you're saying that your own pharmacist has been unable or unwilling to take back and refill your prescription?? That sucks especially if this current batch is not contr...

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A year ago I had a catheter ablation . Been on Flecanide for 20 years after the op they cut my dosage to 50 mg twice a day . I recently had a weekly heart monitor fitted and the result being a 7 second occurrence which has made the doctor tell me to stop the flecanide right away as it could cause sudden cardiac death and to dial 999 when my heart goes out of sync again Is it me or does this all seem very contradictory ## Hello, Paul! How are you doing? Your doctor didn't replace it with a different medication? Yes, that seems very contradictory and odd. Is there any way you can see someone else to get a second opinion? ## Hi since I've stopped the flecanide I have been blue lighted to hospital twice with episodes of AF . Whilst in hosp I was informed that at 58 I am to old to be...

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Has anyone experienced a causal relationship between the two? ## Hello, Bob! How are you? No, Flecainide usually causes the opposite problem, constipation. Are you on any other medications? Has anything changed in your diet recently? Have you consulted your doctor?

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I started taking flecainide, 100 mg twice a day, 10 years ago for a-fib & never had a problem with it. In recent years I had more than my share of breakthrough a-fib episodes which my cardiologist told me was not unusual. After having 3 major episodes in July which necessitated ER visits, & being tried on 3 other heart medications which caused severe side effects, I was sent to an electrophysiologist who suggested an ablation but in the meantime increased my flecainide dose to 150 mg twice a day. No long after starting this dose, I developed Parkinson-like symptoms in my hands. He then brought my dose back down to 100 mg twice a day while I waited for the ablation to take place. During this time (2 weeks) I continued to have tremors in my hands but they were very mild. After my ...

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I have been taking Clopitorva 10 along with Cordarone X once a day each for AF I have also had Restyl 0.25 for about 10 days which was stopped subsequently. Now I find it difficult to get sleep or I get irregulr sleep. Now my question is whether Clopitorva or Cordarone are causing my sleep deprivation ?

Small peach round pill with a V on one side and line on other side with a 51 29? ## Hello, Vickie! How are you? The tablet with the 5125 V marking contains 225mgs of Propafenone, it is an anti-arrhythmic medication that treats conditions associated with rapid heart beat. Learn more Propafenone details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, bronchospasm and metallic taste. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi my mom was recently advised Cordarone 150 - once daily. Its been about 1 month and she has been complaining of itching in the bottom half of her legs and arms. Is Cordarone likley to cause this? ## Cordarone contains the active ingredient Amiodarone, this is most commonly used to treat arrhythmia's and yes, it may be causing this problem because it has an effect on circulation. Learn more Cordarone details here. She should contact her doctor, there may some other medication she can try, or something she can use to relieve the itching. IS there anything else I can help with?

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what this drug use for,is it treated for people that has had a massive heart attack. ## The medication is actually called Esmolol and it's a cardioselective beta receptor blocker that's used to treat heart rhythm disturbances. You can learn more Esmolol details here. Are there any comments or questions?

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is there a safer alternative other than sotalol? i've been diagnosed with a-fib. I'm taking sotalol 80mg tablets teva. ## Sotalol is a drug used in individuals with rhythm disturbances (cardiac arrhythmias) of the heart, and to treat hypertension in some individuals. If I were to suggest some other alternative means of treatment, it would likely be more in line with a natural approach, including but not limited to the following: -eating a diet that is rich in fresh raw fruits and vegetables (juicing them is an excellent way to take in more than you'd typically eat in a sitting) -light physical exercise daily (yoga, stretching, rebounding, power walking, swimming, etc) - meditation (it has been proven that people who meditate often can eventually control their heart rate with...

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I just purchased a supplament by the name of KurZyme to replace enzimen that foods do not supply. How safe is KurZyme? I take quite a few medications, would it be safe for me to take with perscriptipn drugs? ## Is Kurzyme safe to take with the prescription drug Sotalol i take for for Atrial Fibrillation? ## For anyone else seeking such information, since Kurzyme is an over the counter supplement, it has not been tested for interactions with prescription medications, since it is not required that they do so. However, since these supplements can affect digestion, anyone that is on any medications, or a special diet of any type, should definitely check with their doctor, before taking it. In some cases, you may not absorb enough of certain medications for them to retain their therapeutic e...

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White oblong pill with 93 and 63 on the same side ## From what I've found, this is listed as being a 240mg Sotalol tablet, it is most commonly used to treat cardiac arrhythmias, but can also be used to treat some cases of hypertension. Where did you find it? As a found pill, I doubt you're familiar with this medication, so you can learn more Sotalol details here.

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Flecainide Acetate 100mg tab White Round 54070 scored on one side. AKA Tambocor May cause dizziness. May impair ability to use machines, use care until familiar with effects. Take or use exactly as directed. Do not skip doses or discontinue. ## I think the warning about skipping doses or discontinuing is the most important part of what you've posted. Many people aren't aware that many medications in these classes can cause dangerous rebound effects, if you miss doses or stop taking it abruptly. This could cause cardiac problems, such as worsened chest pain, elevated heart rate, palpitations, elevated blood pressure and etc. In some cases, these issues could be fatal. Learn more Tambocor details here. Are there any questions or comments?

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these pills were part of my father in laws effects after he passed away. what are they, and what should I do with them? ## I located the round white pill in description to be Flecainide Acetate (100 mg). Manufacturer: Roxane Laboratories, Inc. National Drug Code (NDC): 00054-0011 Flecainide is used in the treatment of many types of supraventricular tachycardias, including AV nodal reciprocating tachycardia (AVNRT) and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW). Learn More: Flecainide Details If you have the time or energy, I would recommend looking into the link below for specific details on recycling medication: ncsl.org/issues-research/health/state-prescription-drug-return-reuse-and-recycling.aspx I hope this info helps!

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my pharm says tambocor is on backorder with no release date help....where can i get it ## Trying to find it here in California also. Same story, backordered. It appeasrs the manfacturer Medics was bought out by a large manfacturer this past September. I am trying to get a hold of them to see if they are still making it. The generic Flecanide does not work so well for me. Perhaps try some different manfacturers of Flecanide to see if are better than others. ## There are a few other trade names that you may find it under, so you may want to ask if they are available, they include: Almarytym, Apocard, Ecrinal and Flecaine. Learn more Flecainide details here. Has anyone had luck finding it yet?

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I take Flecainide for Atrial Fib and was also taking Cymbalta. My doctor want to wean me off of Cymbalta and put me on Viibryd immediately. Does anyone know how compatable these two meds are??? ## Hi Debbie, Based on my research there are no drug interactions found between the active ingredients in Viibryd and Flecainide. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist, but my sources state that every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate. In conclusion, these two medications are regarded as being safe to take together and shouldn't present any problems outside of the normal side effects associated with each medication. I hope this helps to answer your question! :)

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