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Comparing Flecainide vs Sotalol

Flecainide

Sotalol

Prescribed for Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Supraventricular Tachycardia, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. flecainide may also... more

Prescribed for Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Arrhythmia, Atrial Flutter. sotalol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
7.9
99 Reviews

For Atrial Fibrillation I don't ever like taking new medicines especially those that can have severe side effects. I started taking Flecainide 50 mg 2 x a day on October 13th as my paroxysmal atrial fib was getting more and more common. Before this year I would get afib once a month. Then it started happening a few times a week, sometimes more. My cardiologist prescribed Flecainide because the afib was affecting my quality of life. So far it is definitely working to keep my heart in rythym., No abnormalities that I know of. However I do have a slight headache most of the time and feel fatigued a lot and sometimes feel a little like I am not taking a full breath. I am trying to see if these symptoms subside.

8
patae

For Atrial Fibrillation 2008 A Fib diagnoses after 2 years of dizziness and feeling "odd"otherwise fit and healthy. 4 Cardio versions and 2 catheter ablations under my belt now. First Doc prescribed cardio version and Amiodorone , horrible side effects. Went to a Cardiologist that specializes in A Fib. Tried two ablations. Effective for a awhile but after last cardio version prescribed Flecainide. Still get breakthroughs for short durations but the strange feelings and emotional drain after incidences are the most debilitating. I just take a Klonopin and a nap. 100mg twice a day every 12 hours. 73 year old Female

8
Tai Ngaruru
6.5
39 Reviews

For Atrial Fibrillation I have been on this drug for 3months and have not had an attack of Atrial Fibrillation, the only problem is it makes me very tired.

7
Anonymous

For Atrial Fibrillation I was diagnosed with AF about three years ago. Step one was defib which was ineffective. Step 2 was sotalol plus defib, which got me back in rhythm but slowed my pulse into the fourties. I couldn't walk up a flight of stairs! So they added a pacemaker which keeps my pulse at or above 60. All is well now, and the advantage of this pacemaker is that it stores any episode and reports back to the doctor through a transmitter in my home as well as at my semi-annual appointment. I am a very happy camper! 74 year old male.

8
Fyreman

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full flecainide side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: bradycardia, fatigue, and headache.

See the full sotalol side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 30 each
Dosage 50 mg
Per Unit* $1.01
Cost* $30.29
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Quantity 100 each
Dosage 80 mg
Per Unit* $1.30
Cost* $130.11
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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Tambocor Betapace, Betapace AF, Sorine, Sotalol Hydrochloride AF, and Sotylize

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

12 hours

12 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

N/A

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 430 drugs are known to interact with flecainide:

  • 70 major drug interactions (194 brand and generic names)
  • 315 moderate drug interactions (1178 brand and generic names)
  • 45 minor drug interactions (186 brand and generic names)

A total of 1087 drugs are known to interact with sotalol:

  • 267 major drug interactions (947 brand and generic names)
  • 756 moderate drug interactions (5857 brand and generic names)
  • 64 minor drug interactions (380 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
  • Sotalol and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience... more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

October 31, 1985

October 30, 1992

WADA Class

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N/A

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