Anyone out there, when first put on this medication, hospitalized to watch for severe side effects? I have never taken any meds for my AF and am frankly, just scared to try it. Although I gather from most posts that the majority of people on flecainide have benefitted. At first my AF was severe and would happen walking across a room, and the ablations stopped that, but now it only happens when I over exert myself in the gym. So my thought process is just keep it at bay by not over doing the cardio and forget the medication. Any advice? I see my EP doc again Feb. 17 to possibly begin the flecainide. I also had open heart surgery for tricuspid valve replacement in 2002 due to rheumatic fever and a year or so after the open heart surgery is when the AF started.
I'm 47, have had two ablations for A-flutter in 06 & 08 and now doc wants to put me on flecainide?
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- 23 Jan 2011 by Sharon12345
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- atrial flutter, ventricular tachycardia, flecainide, side effect
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Thank you jyeames. Yes, all our situations are different! Regardless, the advice and sharing of experience gives me some hope and peace of mind and for that, I thank you.
I am looking at changing my doctors at this point due to the rarity of my tricuspid valve and how it may be causing some of the AF. Also, because the two docs I have currently have not mentioned hospitalizing me to begin the treatment. That worries me and a few other issues I have with my doctors that are too long to detail here. I'm going to address that question and a few others at my next appt.
My husband and I are extremely active also, love the outdoors, enjoy traveling, ride bikes, and workout. I very much want to maintain the quality of my lifestyle.
I hope that eventually, much like yourself, I will find the right combination of care and medicine that will provide me that opportunity. Congratulations on quitting smoking. That's definitely a bonus. Thank you again for taking the time to chat with me.
Sharon,
Good Luck!