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in Afib with normal BP and pulse rate

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linda51222
linda51222

Hi All,

I have been experiencing bouts of Afib but my blood pressure and pulse appear normal 117/75  pulse 68.my Afib monitor is showing Afib.

The only thing I can put it down to is the fact that I was changed from warfarin to rivaroxaban 10 day ago I was doing ok apart from a few side effects the first few days that soon settled but for the last 4 days within an hour of taking the rivaroxaban I am going into Afib, strangely it didn't happen last night but started with avengeance this morning,I haven't had it like this since I was first diagnosed 2 years ago, in fact I haven't really had  a bad epsisode for months until now.

Bank holiday here in UK so can't speak to GP until tomorrow, any thoughts from you lovely people would be appreciated.

L.

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  • deirdre2016
    deirdre2016 linda51222

    Posted

    You don't feel it at all ? Are you on rate control drug or rhythm control ?

    I wouldn't worry as long as you are on blood thinner ! Good luck!

    • linda51222
      linda51222 deirdre2016

      Posted

      yes I can feel the Afib its going mad very disconcerting, makes you feel so weak, I have never had it for so long , I am on Rivaoraxaban and  Bisoporol, am tempted to take  double bisoporol.

      Thank you for replying.

      L x

    • BampaOwl
      BampaOwl linda51222

      Posted

      Have to say that I found myself decidedly worse on Bisoprololm especially when combined with Flecainide. But what suits some does not suit others.
  • BampaOwl
    BampaOwl linda51222

    Posted

    I do sometimes have BP/HR readings similar to above when in AF. But they vary a lot. Sounds like the change in med to me, but I am not a Doctor!

    Don't panic, speak to a GP tomorrow - if you are fortunate enough to get an appointment!

    • linda51222
      linda51222 BampaOwl

      Posted

      thanks BampaOwl,

      I agree I am pretty certain it is change of meds, pulse now racing up and down between 65 and 99.

      You are quite right GP appintments like hens teeth, but I will leave a message if I can't get an App.

      Thanks for the words oc comfort.

      L.

    • deirdre2016
      deirdre2016 linda51222

      Posted

      You are ok if on blood thinner - don't worry just get appt asap and get meds evaluated . Not good idea to double dose without talking to Dr . Best , Didi

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