Rythmol SR for Atrial Fibrillation User Reviews

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 26, 2012

"Had a miserable life for 15 years of waiting for my heart to go out of rhythm and into the emergency room. Rythmol has changed my life. I experience a flutter here and there, but no total outs. My anxiety has decreased as well."

• ith...
• June 18, 2011

"I'm a 58-year-old male. I have taken Rythmol for a year. I started having many different heart rhythms after having an implant for ASD. Every night I would sleep sitting up, could not work effectively, and was worried if this would eventually kill me. In a year, I have had not one skipped or erratic heartbeat. This medicine is amazing, and I feel wonderful. It does give you a metallic taste, but it's a small price to pay."

• ala...
• April 29, 2009

"I have used Rythmol (Propafenone) for over 13 years for atrial fibrillation with good results. I'm taking 225 mg twice a day. I drink lots of coffee with no problems. Alcoholic beverages will trigger my atrial fibrillation 95% of the time, so I no longer drink. Wine seems to be the worst culprit. I have thought about an ablation, but since the Rythmol works so well, I'm hesitant to have the procedure."

• tmn...
• August 6, 2009

"I am a 64-year-old male and have been using Rythmol since January 5. I started with the standard Rythmol 150 mg three times a day. This was inconvenient, so my doctor put me on Rythmol SR 225 mg twice a day, and I have been on this regimen for three years with absolutely no side effects and no recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation. My concern is the long-term effect. I am at 4.5 years on Rythmol and see one person on this site with 13 years. I would like to know if there are any other long-term users and what their results are. Do I need to try ablation?"

• Dr ...
• June 24, 2008

"Diagnosed with atrial fibrillation a little over two years ago. Started Rythmol after taking thinners in preparation for cardioversion. My heart went back to normal rhythm just before I was to be shocked. I had infrequent short periods of atrial fibrillation reoccurring. The doctor prescribed another anti-arrhythmic, but I felt as though a tennis ball was bouncing inside my chest. I went back to Rythmol 325 SR and atenolol, both twice a day. I have stayed in rhythm for about a year, I have found that coffee and some iced teas cause me to go out."

• wal...
• March 25, 2010

"Atrial fibrillation onset 1997... have had 6 cardioversions since drugs would not convert to sinus rhythm. Started 325 mg Rythmol SR 2x a day after last cardioversion (March 2007). Stopped drinking alcohol and haven't had an episode since."

• Blu...
• May 29, 2008

"After 9 months on Sotalol, I was still having atrial fibrillation (AF). Switched to Rhythmol 225 mg for 3 months and had occasional AF, but at 325 mg, I've only had one AF episode in 6 months. It's a blessing to lie down and go to sleep without the fear of AF starting up."

• Anonymous
• December 5, 2010

"I have been on Rythmol 425 for 9 months. It seems to have controlled my atrial fibrillation, as I know of only a couple occurrences since I started the Rythmol. Side effects have diminished, but still have bouts of fatigue and constipation. This medicine seems to be okay, but I hate taking something continuously at 51 years old."

• Mar...
• May 4, 2009

"I have been on Rythmol SR for about 6 weeks now. I was originally diagnosed with atrial flutter, but after the ablation procedure for this, it was then determined that I had atrial fibrillation and was put on Rythmol SR. This drug does not 'solve' or 'cure' the problem - all it does is subside it temporarily. As a result, I am scheduled for an atrial fibrillation ablation procedure this month. I have also had numerous side effects (dizziness and bad taste in mouth)."

• Mia...
• March 16, 2008

"I just switched to Rythmol from Toprol and am checking it out. My heart hasn't done 'afib' type things, but I do have a horrible metallic taste that I wish would go away. Outside of that, it seems OK so far. Let me know your thoughts. I am a 51-year-old male."

• Jun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 4, 2021

"I'm a 49-year-old male and have only taken propafenone slow release for 3 weeks and do NOT like it. I'm out of breath just walking, and my heart is going crazy all the time. I feel it made things worse. I have an ablation surgery coming in a few days, hopefully, that'll help. Very discouraged right now."

• Anonymous
• August 5, 2009

"Since starting Rythmol SR 425 2.5 years ago, the percentage of time in atrial fibrillation has dropped from over 20% to under 3%. Absolutely no side effects. Glad I have insurance, though, and pay $120 for a 90-day supply, rather than over $1,000."

• Anonymous
• September 18, 2009

"My husband has been using this medicine (225 mg) for nearly 2 years now. No side effects, but still has an episode at least 1 to 2 times a month. His regular doctor doesn't seem to know much about Rythmol, so thought about taking him to a specialist now that I read your other comments."

• SXD...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 2, 2013

"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!"

• Anonymous
• August 7, 2010

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