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Thinking about trying flecanide and I am curious if anyone has tried it etc . I’m a very fit 52 y.o and wants to continue exercising at least 5 x a week weights and cardio.
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Eskel jim79237
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I have been on Flecinide and Diltiazem for 3 weeks. No Afib episodes but one of them, did me in. Felt dizzy, nautious, weak, no energy, couldn't stay up long enough to take a whole shower had to get out and lay down. Prescription for Diltiazem cut in half and I am better but far from normal. I'm thinking it could be the Flecinide. I was on Propafanone (sp) with no side effects but after a few months had 2 episodes back to back. I think due to stress, but prescription change was supposed to be "stronger" so no Afib incidents would happen. For me it's too soon to tell. Not helpful I'm sure because it's to tell. Everyone is different though, I know lots of folks are doing well on it. I wish you well and the best of luck whatever you decide.
jim79237 Eskel
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CrikeyMikey jim79237
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Ive been on Flecanide for 18 months now.Initially felt really tired and lethargic but am OK now most of the time.I believe my tiredness is due to also being on Bisoprolol. I get to the gym up to 3 times a week for weights and cardio and cycle regularly without any problems as long as I dont overdue it .I know lots of people on Flecanide and generally they are not suffering from any side effects. Everyone is different but certainly worth a try.
jim79237 CrikeyMikey
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patrick45945 jim79237
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I am concerned about the side effects and would like to hear from others before going with it and interested in any options. For whatever reason, my EP says I am not a candidate for ablation at this point in my aFib journey.
Regards,
Patrick
steven27001 jim79237
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steven27001
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patrick45945 steven27001
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Regards,
Patrick
shirley67620 patrick45945
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I've been on flecainide for years . Never really felt it stopped the AF episodes, they still can last 12 hours or more. Have had 2 ablations and have still had episodes of AF so now trying Flec as a pill in the pocket, 2 x 100 when irregular beat starts. AF still lasts many hours!
steven27001 patrick45945
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yes Patrick.. I take a daily dose of 50mg I am Afib free now I've had 3 ablations, I had them all in the space of 12 weeks I was very ill in hospital in and out nearly every week my last Afib attack lasted 11 days, and on that day I was on my hospital bed I coughed and my heart returned back to sinus rhythm, that was over 2 years ago
Eskel steven27001
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Is that 50 mg your on 2 x a day or once a day? The reason I ask is that a couple of months ago I had 2 Afib episodes that landed me in hospital, I was taken off Propafenone and put on Flecainide 2 x 100 every day, going into my 3rd month. No Afib episodes, but side effects of blury vision, weakness and occasionally get what I call the "shakes" where I can't even sign my name. I have appt tomorrow going to see if a change in meds can be made.
steven27001 Eskel
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Eskel steven27001
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Thank you Steven. My Flecainide dosage was cut in half as of today. Now taking one 50mg twice a day. Hoping this helps my issue with blured vision. I know that's twice as much as your on. When your dosage was reduced from 100mg 2 x a day, do you remember how long it took you to get rid of the side effect you experienced with vision problems?
Eskel
steven27001 Eskel
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hello Eskel
I only take 50mg one a day now, my vision was fine as soon as I stopped 100mg, but to tell you the truth I do have blurred vision and I've never but it down to Flecainide, I thought it was just my eye siggt, so maybe it is the Flecainide I will have to ask my doctor nextime I see him, hopefully you vision will improve quickly now you have halfed you dosage
Eskel steven27001
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Thank you Steven. I had perfect vision after cataract surgery in 2017. Flecainide has "vision problems" listed as a common side effect, none of the other drugs I take do. I wish you well and the best of luck.
steven27001 Eskel
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