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Reviews for flecainide systemic to treat Atrial Fibrillation
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flecainide: I was on Flecainide for 3 weeks. This did help with AFib, however, began having neurological side effects. I couldn't speak, slurred speech, etc. Doctors thought I was having a stroke at 38 and it was all from the medication. Stopped taking immediately and the side effects were gone. This side effect was not mentioned...
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flecainide: 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.
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flecainide: My cardiologist took me off Toprol and Lisinopril because he "wanted me to know when I was having Atrial Fibrillation". I am an EMT, so I know when I am in A-Fib. The Flecainide did not help suppress the A-Fib. I had more episodes while on the medication, was lightheaded while in A-Fib and felt like I was going to pass out. My doctor took me off it and put me back on the other medications and I felt much better.
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flecainide: I started using Flecainide with low dose Toprol XL about 1 year ago after severe atrial fibrillation, which lasted 2 weeks. Flecainide stopped the atrial fibritallation after 3 days. It has been a God send. I have no idea how this stuff works, but it does.
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flecainide: Atrial fibrillation started about 2 years ago. Tried a variety of beta blockers and anti-arrhythmics without success. Was put on low dose of metoprolol and flecainide four months ago. Not a single incident since. Very minor side effects at first, but none now. Life is so much better.
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Tambocor (flecainide): I was put on Tambocor combined with Toprol XL over 2 years ago and have not had a recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation. This was after trying other medications for over 3 years.
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Tambocor (flecainide): I have been using tambocor for Atrial Fibrillation for about 5 years now and it has been a very effective drug for me. Since being on 200mgs I haven't had an attack for a year.
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flecainide: I was having atrial fibrillation several times a month and it increased to sometimes several times a day. I started taking flecainide and since then I have had no heart rhythm problems. Once again I can make it through the day without being dizzy and almost passing out. It is a God send for me.
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flecainide: I had absolutely horrible, irregular racing heart episodes. I had Metoprolol and gained weight, it was miserable and didn't stop the problem.I just became fat with a racing irregular heart beat.
I am using Flecainide now about three months and I have my life back!!! My heart works again! I don't know how this stuff works but my quality of life is MUCH improved! Thank you.
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flecainide: I've been using flecainide for 2 years. I was having a-fib and couldn't sleep through the night. Daytime was not as pronounced, but still there. Since starting flecainide the only episode I've had was once when I greatly overexerted myself. Other than that, not once.
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flecainide: 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.
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