Taking Sotalol For Afib

I was diagnosed in 2006 with a-fib and was on metoprolol along with another that I forget. In 2014 I had to get a new cardiologist, he put me on sotalol 120mg 2 x per day and 60 mg once per day. Then in 2017 my pulse was into the low 40s so now I have a pace maker. I still have a-fib once an while. My Dr. said it will never will go away. I also have had 2 abaltions, been converted half dozen times. All I can say about a-fib is you will learn to live with it. Because as all the Drs. say is a-fib will not kill us.

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Hello, Gene! How are you doing? Given the multiple issues you've had and your requiring a pacemaker to be installed, your a-fib must be pretty severe.

If left untreated a-fib can be fatal, since it can cause poor blood flow, which could result in stroke, and cardiac dangers, such as heart failure. Thus, it is very important that anyone diagnosed with it follow their doctor's treatment instructions.

The FDA warns that Sotalol may cause side effects, such as nausea, headache, dizziness, fainting, weakness, and diarrhea.

Is there anything I can help with?

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