Flecainide User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• May 7, 2015

For Atrial Fibrillation "Have been taking 2 per day, 50 mg tablets for about 3 years. Irregular heart beat and high pulse rate with even brief exertion have been essentially eliminated. My life is much more comfortable and much less worrisome. I do believe my vision has become somewhat more blurry, but the + outweighs the -."

• Alf
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 17, 2019

For Ventricular Tachycardia "Have dealt with PVCs, PACs and ventricular tachycardia for 30 years. The last year my PVCS became trigeminy or every third beat was a skip. I feel these skips so it was a severe quality of life issue for me. My cardiologist started me on 50mg of flecainide every 12 hours. I have been taking it for three months and 95% of my PVCs and 100% of my tach is gone. I do get tired often and lightheaded from time to time but a small price to pay for the elimination of my symptoms. Hope my good fortune with this drug continues."

• Heaven
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 15, 2019

For Atrial Fibrillation "I was put on flecainide after going into a fib (atrial fibrillation) during surgery and am suffering side effects. Since taking it almost a month now, I am constantly out of breath. Even sitting down I feel as though I can’t breath. I have those feelings of needing to yawn but nothing happens. I also have anxiety and this is triggering my anxiety even more. By the way, this is the second time I’ve tried flecainide and both times it did this to me. I refuse to try it again. My a fib doesn’t happen unless I drink too much caffeine so I’m opting to cut caffeine completely out rather than live like this. It’s horrible."

• Anonymous
• March 6, 2012

For Atrial Fibrillation "I started on Flecainide in 2009. Started with 50mg twice a day. Atrial fibrillation episodes continued but when I stepped it up to 100mg twice a day, episodes kept at bay. Only problem is when I forgot a dose, then episodes happen and real bad rhythms to boot. Got to be on time each day with dosage, or else not protected. No side effects at all!"

• rozebot
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 20, 2014

For Atrial Fibrillation "I am a 58 year old female who had two afib episodes in a 6 week period that did not stop until I was converted back to sinus rhythm in the ER. I had been on Metoprolol for two years but after the second afib incident, I was also put on 50mg of Flecainide two times a day. I have had no side effects except a lower heart rate, therefore my Metoprolol dosage had to be adjusted down to 25 mg. a day from 50."

• John
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 23, 2022

Tambocor (flecainide) for Atrial Fibrillation "First AFib episode started early one morning when I was 30. By age 35, I was on Tambocor. I’m 57 now, been on Tambocor for the past 22 years and this drug has allowed me to live a normal life free of AFib. I’ve got a lot of empathy for those newly diagnosed with AFib because of all the fear it generates, but the meds generally work once you find the right one. I’ve had no side effects at all from Tambocor in the 22 years that I’ve been on it. Now, I realize that I’m not the typical example patient for AFib, because of my age. I do remember feeling out of place sitting in my cardiologist’s waiting room in my 30’s and 40’s. However, with those experiences available to me, it’s possible that some of the side effects that others have reported here MAY be age related concurrent heart related issues and not directly attributable to Tambocor. Tried to say that in the nicest way possible based upon my experiences. Hope that helps."

• Maril...
• December 16, 2016

For Atrial Fibrillation "I've been on Flecainide for about 3 months. Before, I was having Afib everyday, usually at night for over a year. And even after taking other medications prior to Flecainide , it would take several hours before the Afib would go away. It was a terrible existence. Since taking Flecainide, I have had NO Afib. This to me has been remarkable. The side effects for me are mainly tiredness for a couple of hours after taking it. It might give me constipation but I really think that diet plays a greater role. Eating more fiber and veggies, and less meat is better for me. I have been taking Flecainide once in the early afternoon and then once usually an hour before bedtime, each time with 100 mg. I wonder if I can stop taking it in the future?"

• Allaf...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 9, 2014

For Atrial Fibrillation "I have been experiencing increasing episodes of atrial fibrillation over the past 8 months, going from one or two "blips" a day to recently probably 70% of the time! Not debilitating, but annoying. Doc put me on two 50 mg flecainide per day. I started yesterday, and so far so good. Not a single episode and so far no noticeable side effects, but then today is my first real "day" on the medicine. I resist taking anything for systemic problems like this, but if it can have this dramatic of positive effect with no side effects, I'm all for it."

• Anonymous
• January 29, 2012

For Atrial Fibrillation "Suffered from AF every few months for a couple of years before going on Flecainide with Metoprolol. It has been three years and have only experienced two very short (less than 1/2 hour episodes) and the occasional flutter. Have also been able to reduce dosage of both medicines without any effect. Minimal side effects. Life it much better."

• csong
• October 28, 2014

For Atrial Fibrillation "On occasions taking Flecainide triggers my atrial fibrillation. It's quite immediate, about 1-2 minutes after taking the medicine. It doesn't happen all the time. Sometimes I just wonder if I should stop taking it."

• valman
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 10, 2014

For Atrial Fibrillation "36 yr old male; Athlete; Lone atrial fibrillation; year and a half on Felcainide. The medicine works but episodes of Atrial fibrillation still occur just not as bad and not as often. Because I'm an athlete my A-fib episodes occur more about 2-3 time a month, sometimes just once a month. Some last a few hrs but some last up to 24 hrs or more. I still exercise but not when I'm in A-fib cause it causes shortness of breath. Note: my episodes don't really feel like I'm at a 180 bpm at rest. They just feel like I'm out of rhythm at a normal rate but of course this is me checking my pulse without a EKG."

• mehrs...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 11, 2015

For Atrial Fibrillation "This medication (Flecainide) was prescribed as well as Cardizem CD for chronic A-Fib although nothing was found wrong with my heart, electrical or plumbing. Serious side effects occurred and I stopped taking them, took me three months to recover from the meds. Did my own research and learned that Fosamax was actually responsible for my A-Fib. The Doctors at the Heart Hospital didn't have a clue. Has been four years now and no A-Fib and absolutely no meds! This was a nightmare experience! Female, 74 years old."

• Veritas
• June 15, 2011

For Atrial Fibrillation "I have been on this medicine for about 7 years. I take a large dose, 200 mg twice a day. I previously suffered from PVCs, PACs and Atrial fibrillation. PVCs were the main culprit and they were very bad. Normal heart. I was on Sotalol but over time that became less effective and possibly even pro-arrhythmic. The Flecainide has pretty much kept me in normal sinus rhythm since I started taking it with a few breakthroughs. I have also given up caffeine, alcohol, sugar and I now use a CPAP machine for sleep apnea. I also try and get a minimum of 7 hours of sleep. Combined with the Flecanide I am virtually free of the heart rhythm problems."

• keith...
• February 27, 2008

For Atrial Fibrillation "Had atrial fibrillation since 1995. Ocurred once or twicw e a month severe enough to cause me to rest with my body at 45 deg for a couple of hours till it passed. Was on amiodarone and metaprolol. Stopped the beta blockers 2 years ago in favour of flecainide acetate. Have not had a single episode of unusual rythms."

• Anonymous
• October 10, 2011

For Atrial Fibrillation "I was having regular episodes of atrial fibrillation. Often 2-3 per day, lasting from a few minutes to several hours. Started on 100mg flecainide twice a day. Episodes stopped, but suffered from muscle soreness and felt tired all the time. Doctor dropped the dosage to 50mg twice a day. Symptoms lessened and have not had an episode in 5 years."

• Sue
• October 21, 2010

For Atrial Fibrillation "Flecainide works for me but caused symptoms that mimicked MS. I was put on Flecainide in October 2009 for Atrial fibrillation. Started having dizzy spells and vertigo soon after. Then started getting migraines (never had it before in my life) and seeing flashing lights. Ringing in the right ear started in November. Then by February 2010 episodes of incontinence, slurred speeches, confusion, difficulty focusing on conversations, stumbling, falling, tingling in finger tips, dropping pens, dishes, anything I held. Feared I had multiple sclerosis. After tests for MS - all negative - I went to my cardiologist and asked if Flecainide may be the cause. He said not likely but lets stop it and see. Four weeks after stopping, all symptoms cleared."

• Besami
• September 28, 2016

For Atrial Fibrillation "Flecainide has given me my life back. I have had NO side effects....maybe the first week or two it didn't take effect immediately.. but I love this med. It has changed my life for the better after suffering from long bouts of atrial fibrillation.."

• BC20
• April 18, 2012

For Atrial Fibrillation "Have had AF since very young. In 2003 episodes began to occur almost daily. Was given Flecainide and after 6 weeks I was a different person - I had forgotten what it was like to go each day without even a skipped beat. I even exercised daily, quite hard too with no problems. Unfortunately, after 6 years, I started experiencing "side-effects". I was actually suffering from a Broad Complex Arrhythmia brought on by Flecainide. I had to stop them and now on Bisoprolol. Am now awaiting a PVI ablation"

• Jimt
• August 29, 2014

For Atrial Fibrillation "I've been dealing with atrial fibrillation for about a year and a half now and it stinks. I've had the surgery where they go in and sap the connection in your heart but it didn't fix it. Helped a little but I'm struggling getting some atrial fibrillation symptoms so my Dr put me on flecainide first 50mg 2 times a day than a 100 MG twice a day. A 100 mg worked for awhile(3 mths) but now around an hour or two before my 2nd dose of the day I start having symptoms, very sad don't know what to do. Medicine does seem to work for the most part."

• Swimm...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 20, 2012

For Atrial Fibrillation "Completely eradicated vagotinic atrial fibrillation. No side effects. I am a healthy, athletic, active male who has been diagnosed with lone vagotinic AF. I initially tried the "pill in the pocket" approach. I was so good at predicting my occurrences, I coordinated with my Doctor to use as prophylactic medication. I still have occasional PVC's, but they are less frequent. So far a smashing success. Key point: talk with a cardiologist before embarking an any treatment!"

• Poupon
• November 15, 2011

Tambocor (flecainide) for Atrial Fibrillation "Initially it worked, with minimal side effects. But after one year I have virtually ALL known side effects for this medicine, including severe fatigue and shortness of breath - or inability to get a full breath. I attributed these to mold in our soil, due to construction, and did not look at side effects, until my EP's total lack of concern made me wonder if he was hiding something. I am SHOCKED by what I now read, and have no idea what to do - obviously, reporting to my EP is NOT the answer. My GP says she knows nothing about cardiology. "

• In Rh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 15, 2019

For Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia "I've been dealing with paroxysmal AFib for 4 years. I am a healthy, athletic 64 year old male. After my first episode, cardiologist did all the tests, echocardiogram etc. Heart is structurally healthy. He put me on Toprol 25 mg twice a day. Didn't get another episode for about 2yrs. AFIB returned more frequently maybe once every 6 months, and has increased to almost weekly. I always self convert after 6-8 hours but it is very annoying. And I'm very afraid of a stroke as I was not on any blood thinners. New cardiologist put me on 50mg flecainide 2x a day, toprol XR and Xarelto. So far not one incident. Flecainide seems to be working wonderfully. No side effects except for being a little tired. We'll see how this works I want to avoid in ablation if I can help it."

• Gcard...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 22, 2017

Tambocor (flecainide) for Supraventricular Tachycardia "I have been on Tambacor for 7 years now and in the past 2 years I have been having dizzy spells, almost blackout, panic attacks for no reason, breathing problems out of the blue, eyes are blurring up more and more each year, no energy, weak muscles and not for lack of trying I just can't get them to tone up so I consider myself weak. My tummy gets upset ringing in the ears and the most annoying other than the dizziness is the low blood pressure it just drops so times! These are all symptoms for this drug. I was in denial for a long time as these side effects were minimal and just became worse . I'm not on any other drug. I'll have to go off it but what's next??"

• Chubby
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 15, 2020

For Ventricular Tachycardia "I started having symptoms of fast heartbeat, dizziness and pain on side of my head when I was just cleaning my house. Almost passed out one day while driving and had to pull off to the side of the road. Went to ER, they said I was fine but I followed up with my doctor who referred me to a cardiologist that put a heart monitor on for 24 hours. He called me right away and told me to go to ER because heart was very out of rhythm. They admitted me, kept me three days and started me on 100 mg Flecainide every 12 hours with lopresser. That was in 2016. I have gained about 40 pounds, can’t breathe, water retention all the time and feel like crap. I’m not sure which drug is causing weight gain, but I feel like taking my chances and stopping all of it. After a month I talked to my cardiologist and they reduced my Flecainide to50 mg twice a day because my vision was awful, double and blurry. That’s why I am on this site now, to see the symptoms of everyone else."

• Anonymous
• September 20, 2009

For Atrial Fibrillation "I had horrible episodes of Atria fibrillation. I was hospitalized for 9 days. Ambulanced twice. Was put on Flecainide 1 year ago. Haven't had any recurrences of Atrial fibrillation. It's like there never was a problem. And no side effects for me. I walk 3 miles a day. I love flecainide and my Doctor for choosing it."