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I would like to know more about having a cardioversion that will require being inpatient 2-3 days to start a new medication that help my heart stay in rythym after the cardioversion. I will be changed from meds to keep my heart rate low while in afib to this medication to keep my heart in rythym. Who has had this experience?
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suzanne48640 smdock12
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Is the medication sotorol or amiordone? I had the first while in the hospital getting a pacemaker. It did not work for me and caused shortness or breath (requiring me to go on oxygen). I've just been out on the amio after another hospitalization to get my heart rate down from 160. This one seems to be working but be aware it has a list of negative side affects and u must me monitored regularly. I am awaiting scheduling of a second ablation and hope to get off this drug if it's successful. The initial dose was 400mg 2xday and it wiped me out, but once the dosage was cut in a week, I seem to be feeling more like myself. Good luck to u.
Mags19 smdock12
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sandiishealthy smdock12
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Hi there, I've had many cardioversions and I have had no issues other than severe itching hours later were the large shock pads were placed. I was on beta blockers for rate control but was changed over to a low dose of flecainide for rhythm control. I was not hospitalized for the drug change. I much prefer to be on the flecainide as I feel better with this drug. Hope your medication change works out well for you.
smdock12
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I am currently on Deltiazem, Metropolol, and Eliquis. I feel good consistently but not "my pre-afib great". I want to feel great again. No other meds or health conditions. The antiarythymic they will prescribe is sotolol due to my enlarged atria and desired most positive result.