Propafenone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Brand names: Rythmol SR

Propafenone has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 71 reviews on Drugs.com. 72% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 11% reported a negative experience.

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Taken for 2 to 5 years
September 29, 2023

For Atrial Fibrillation "I have paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. When I don't feel normal (can't explain symptoms), my doctor ordered Rhythmol PRN. Prior to atrial fibrillation occurrences, I went to the ER. I am an 88-year-old retired ER RN. This prescription works within 2 hours of taking one tablet. On two occasions, once the atrial fibrillation stops, I have arrhythmia where my pulse is relatively normal, but with occasional skipped beats or occasional abnormal beats. My blood pressure drops and my pulse drops to 32 bpm. It gradually all returns to normal in 2 or 3 hours. This only happens with the two tablets."

10 / 10

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dvn...
June 7, 2009

Propafenone for Ventricular Tachycardia "I take 150 mg 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 on whether to keep on or stop it."

5 / 10

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Tim...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
January 23, 2022

For Atrial Fibrillation "For the last three years I’ve been on propafenone 425 mg 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 electrocardiologist to discuss a change of meds."

8 / 10

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Fis...
July 9, 2008

"I have been on Rythmol SR for two years. I take 425 mg twice a day along with Toprol 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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old...
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 of aerobics daily and the same day feel sick as a dog. There must be thousands who cannot pinpoint their side effects. Come forward and comment please."

7 / 10

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Ant...
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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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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Taken for 10 years or more
June 2, 2013

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

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

9 / 10

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Anonymous
April 29, 2011

Propafenone for Atrial Fibrillation "Rythmol caused my blood pressure and pulse to drop dangerously low. I was admitted to the hospital for two days."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
August 7, 2010

Propafenone for Atrial Fibrillation "Rythmol 325 mg twice daily is my lifesaver after trying 3 others over the past 8 years with 6 cardioversions."

10 / 10

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Men...
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 cardioversions and two ablations. Two years ago, I began on propafenone. I do not have any side effects."

10 / 10

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hea...
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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Dav...
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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ker...
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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Pau...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
May 28, 2013

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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ffo...
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."

10 / 10

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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 heartbeat."

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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Fuz...
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 cardioversion sessions, the doctor decided to take me off of it."

3 / 10

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Ros...
March 25, 2018

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

2 / 10

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