Started having AF in 2006. Had ablation and it would come back months at a time. I had 6 cardioversions since n would get relief then it would come back. I'm on amiodarone and obviously doesn't work with me. I heard about flecainide recently and going to talk to my DR. I had congestive heart failure in 2006 so I don't know if I can take it. Any help??
Has anyone taken Amiodarone for AF before going on flecainide. I'm on Amioarone n looking to switch?
- Asked
- 6 Jan 2012 by bostonterrier
- Updated
- 30 Jan 2012
- Topics
- atrial fibrillation, amiodarone, flecainide
Added 11 Jan 2012:
Also take coreg,warafin n hyzaar.
Responses (1)
The important question is what quality of life do you want to live? I have had Arrhythmia problems since 1993 never did have a reduced quality of life until I had Pacemaker installed in 2006 and started Amiodarone, in ten days I had lung damage and still do, at times I wish I could just die. I would suggest you Visit www.amiodaronetoxicity.com for more information.
I find it is far more important to control the rate then it is rhythm Verapamil ER and Metoprolol Tartrate have been doing the job for me.

Further Information
Search for questions
Still looking for answers? Try searching for what you seek or ask your own question.
Similar Questions
Atrial Fibrillation - I have been on Flecainide Acetate for a couple of weeks. I'm experiencing?
Posted 18 Sep 2009 • 1 answer
Flecainide - I have atrial fibulation for which I was prescribed ameirdone [ARATAC] it works very?
Posted 5 Oct 2013 • 1 answer
Tachyarrhythmia - Now they say I have ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. I take one Amiodarone daily, Today my?
Posted 18 Feb 2015 • 4 answers
Atrial Fibrillation - Can I take Coq10 with my daily Flecainide of 100 mg a day?
Posted 16 Mar 2017 • 0 answers
Which is safer, Flecainide or amiodarone?
Posted 2 May 2017 • 0 answers
My life sucks. 10 days ago stopped Amio. after 6 years as AFIB came back. How long have u been on the other meds and when did u stop Amio? Thanks.
10 days 6 years ago. Verapamil ER and Metoprolol.