Propafenone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Brand names: Rythmol SR

Propafenone has an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from a total of 69 reviews on Drugs.com. 72% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 11% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Propafenone

In my...
Taken for less than 1 month
October 20, 2021

For Atrial Fibrillation "I’m a 44 year old female. I was diagnosed with AFib last week after years of my heart beating irregular and really holding my life hostage. I’m hopeful after reading these reviews that I will also be a success story. I’m on 125 mg twice daily along with Atenolol. Thank you everyone for sharing your experience."

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dvnott
June 7, 2009

Rythmol SR (propafenone) for Ventricular Tachycardia "I take 150mg propafenone twice daily for prolonged VT. My heart has been steady for five months. But I now see that this drug should not be used if there is a heart conduction problem. I have both LBBB and RBBB. I can find no guidance whether to keep on or stop it."

5 / 10

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oldie
November 12, 2013

For Ventricular Tachycardia "I take so many meds - rhythmol, coreg, levothyroxine, aspirin, statins - all of which have some of the listed propafenone side effects that I simply cannot know which is causing the effects or whether I have some other problems not shown in tests.. I have paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia, CAD one stent placed May 2010 RCA, hypothyroid and god knows what else. I'm 85 and can still do 30 mins aerobics daily and the same day feel sick as a dog, There must be tjousamds who cannot pìnpoint their side effects.. Come forward and comment please."

7 / 10

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Fishe...
July 9, 2008

"I have been on Rythmol SR for two years. Take 425 mg twice a day along with Topral and Warfarin. I am now feeling great, rarely have atrial fibrillation episodes. I no longer have the squeezing tennis ball feeling and chest throbbing at night, so I sleep better. I have observed no unwanted reactions. I am 77 years old."

7 / 10

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Anthony
Taken for 1 to 6 months
September 6, 2023

"I take propafenone 425mg ER twice a day for ectopics (PVCs). It is a good drug and has helped lower my PVC burden (3% +/- 1). I started taking it before my ablation, but I will remain on it for the foreseeable future due to my procedure not going as hoped. DO NOT take this medication if you have chronic bradycardia (unless you have a pacemaker). I was on flecainide before, but I prefer this medication because it provides the desired therapeutic effect with minimal side effects (metallic taste, constipation). AND it doesn't suppress my heartbeat too much when I exercise. It's worth a try, but start at a lower dose if you're taking the ER/SR version."

8 / 10

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Margu...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
September 28, 2023

For Atrial Fibrillation "I have paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. When I don't feel normal (can't explain symptoms), md ordered rhythmol prn. Prior a fib occurrences, I went to ER. I am an 88-year-old retired ER RN. This RX works within 2 hrs taking one tablet. On two occasions, once the a fib stops, I have arrhythmia where the pulse is relatively normal, but occasional skipped beats or occasional abnormal beat. My BP drops and my pulse drops to 32 bpm. It gradually all returns to normal in or 3 hrs. Only happens with 2 tablets."

10 / 10

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Timothy
Taken for 2 to 5 years
January 23, 2022

For Atrial Fibrillation "For the last three years I’ve been on Propafenone 425mg twice a day and Metoprolol. The combination kept my AFib at bay until recently. My AFib has been awful the last month. I ended up in the ER last week. I’ve stopped alcohol and other triggers but AFib still persists. I’m going to meet with my electro cardiologist to discuss a change of meds."

8 / 10

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SXD
Taken for 10 years or more
June 2, 2013

Rythmol SR (propafenone) for Atrial Fibrillation "I've been on Rythmol 225 SR twice a day for over 8 years. My instances of Atrial Fibrillation are once or twice in a 6-month period. I am happy with the way it works!"

10 / 10

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MAD...
August 25, 2008

Rythmol (propafenone) for Atrial Fibrillation "The combo of atenolol in the morning and 1 propafanone at bedtime has stopped my atrial-fibrillation in its tracks!"

9 / 10

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Anonymous
April 29, 2011

Rythmol (propafenone) for Atrial Fibrillation "Rythmol caused my blood pressure and pulse to drop dangerously low. I was admitted in hospital for two days. "

1 / 10

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Anonymous
August 7, 2010

Rythmol SR (propafenone) for Atrial Fibrillation "Rythmol 325mg twice daily is my life saver after trying 3 others over past 8 years with 6 cardioversions."

10 / 10

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Mended...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
September 1, 2019

For Atrial Fibrillation "This medicine has given me my life back. I have a long history with A-Fib and have had cardio versions and two ablations. Two years ago, I began on propafenone. I do not have any side effects."

10 / 10

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David...
January 27, 2017

For Atrial Fibrillation "I take one capsule (325 mg) every 12 hours. Have not had an episode of AF since July 2015."

10 / 10

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heathcr
Taken for 10 years or more
March 6, 2018

For Atrial Fibrillation "Have vagal afib and have been taking this drug for 11 years; no side effects but occasional breakthrough episodes."

8 / 10

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kerry...
November 2, 2010

For Atrial Fibrillation "Been taking this medicine for over a year and still have episodes of Atrial fibrillation that knock me off my feet and into bed at times."

3 / 10

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Paula...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
May 28, 2013

Rythmol SR (propafenone) for Ventricular Tachycardia "This medication has allowed me to avoid the ER/hospitalization for several years. Prior to taking it I was in the ER 2 to 3 times a year for uncontrolled tachycardia episodes."

8 / 10

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fford...
June 24, 2010

For Atrial Fibrillation "Second time that I have used this medicine. Had great success with Atrial fibrillation attack, lasted only 7 hours with no side effects."

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Anonymous
Taken for 2 to 5 years
March 20, 2018

For Atrial Fibrillation "I have taken this for several years (twice a day, one morning and one night). It seems to control my atrial fibrillation or occasional irregular heart beat"

9 / 10

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Pat
Taken for less than 1 month
March 20, 2019

For Atrial Flutter "Worse drug I ever took. My heart beat through my chest. Dizzy and felt like I would pass out if I even got up. Not recommended and will never take again."

1 / 10

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Fuzzy
July 3, 2021

For Atrial Fibrillation "I’ve spent a ton of money on this drug and I can honestly say it did nothing. Six cardio versions the doctor decided to take me off of it."

3 / 10

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Rosem...
March 25, 2018

For Atrial Flutter "Worst drug I have ever taken. Wide effects were dizziness and increased my heart rate Etc"

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