I have had A-fib for over 30 years on an irregular basis. I averaged one episode a year until June of 2006. That is when I started having A-fib 3 times a week on average. My Cardiologist has tried many drugs to control it. Finally in September he put me on Flecainide 50mg twice a day and I haven't had a sustainable episode since. I can feel my heart wanting to start A-fib, but it goes back into no...
[email protected] | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/30/2007
Condition: Atrial Fibrillation
Overall rating 5.0
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prior to an ablation,Flecanide has done great for me
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Alice | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/25/2007
Condition: Atrial Fibrillation
Overall rating 2.7
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I have had Atrial Fib. for 10 years and was on Amiodarone. October I started with Atrila fib. again and the doctor changed my medication to Flecainide. I have not felt very good since. I am very weak and pains in my legs. I went back into Atrial Fib. 2 months later and they increased the medicine but am still having small episodes of irregulare heart rhythym. I am also having trouble with fluid retention after being on Flecainide.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/24/2007
Condition: Atrial Fibrillation
Overall rating 5.0
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Works well! But I do have a small problem focusing in my eyes.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/15/2007
Condition: A Type of Fast Heartbeat - Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
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I have now been taking this drug for about 3 years now and has worked greatly in controlling my atrial fibs.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
11/9/2007
Condition: Heart Ventricle Rhythm Problem
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/5/2007
Condition: Atrial Fibrillation Electrically Shocked to Normal Rhythm
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I am still experiencing atrial fib, even though I have been taking this drug for 6 mo.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/12/2007
Condition: Atrial Fibrillation
Overall rating 5.0
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Irregular heart beat was corrected within anhour of taking. It has been fine ever since with no noticable side effects.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/2/2007
Condition: Heart Ventricle Rhythm Problem
Overall rating 5.0
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