Started correct dose of flecanide.

[dedeottie]

Finally decided to take the correct dose of flecanide after non stop worrying about possible side effects. Well, so far so good. I am 3 days into the correct dose and so far no terrible side effects except I am very tired. The best news is that after the first 100mg tablet the A.F. went and hasn't come back as yet. I know it is early days yet but if it continues I reckon I can put up with tiredness in return for saying goodbye to the floppy fish ! Fingers crossed and thanks to all of those who responded to my questions. X

[Hidden]

That's great dedeottie, what a relief. I'v just gone onto Propafenone which works for me, so I know how great it is not to have a fluttering heart and to feel reasonably normal. I still flutter after eating for a few minutes, and going to bed, but that's nothing.

Happy Christmas.

Koll

[dedeottie in reply to Hidden]

Have a good one yourself.x

[Beancounter Volunteer]

Good for you dedeottie I am sure it will help, have a great Christmas

Ian

[Bikerboy in reply to Beancounter]

I've recently started Flecainide, (100mg) instead of Bisoprolol, (2.5mg) which was effective in keeping the AF episodes away, but made me feel cold a lot. Do you, or does anyone else know why Flecainide is prescribed twice a day, when Bisoprolol is only once a day, and does it matter if the evening dose is missed? That's the one I keep forgetting to take, I haven't had any AF, and feel well, with good energy levels, so I'm wondering what would happen if I just took the 1 dose each day in the morning.

[dedeottie in reply to Bikerboy]

Hi biker boy. I think a dose of flecanide loses around half its effect after 12 hours whereas bisoprolol is a 24 hour med.without the meds my A.F. would be there .most of the time so I take both doses religiously each day. Everyone is different with this med so you may be able to negotiate but I would run it past your doctor first. Hope it all goes well.

[Beancounter Volunteer in reply to Bikerboy]

Hi Biker boy

Yes agree with dedottie, it will be to do with the effective life of the drug in the body, and flec is always twice a day, and bisoprolol usually once a day.

Discuss your dosage with your cardio, he might reduce for you, but I suspect it will continue to be twice a day

Be well

Ian

[iris1205]

Wondeful relief ! Hope this helps you to enjoy Christmas... nice present.

[dedeottie in reply to iris1205]

It sit is. I hope you r all enjoying today.x

[dedeottie in reply to dedeottie]

Sure is...oops!

[Bagrat]

Am so pleased for you. I am on the same dose as you, don't feel tired all the time but get a wave of exhaustion sometimes - lasts about 10 mins if I sit down and relax and as you say - small price to pay

[dedeottie in reply to Bagrat]

Thanks. I hope you have had a good Christmas. I certainly have.x

[Keith1973]

Ive been taking it for 16 months, since then no real AF issues. Works a treat. I keep in touch with my specialist by email and all seems fine. No side affects that i can see or feel. On braver days or two i dont take the prescribed dose and tnen return on day 3, this again is ok according to my specialist at Oxford. I think this is called the pill in the pocket approach. I wouldnt stop taking it for good as i know the AF will return, but to regulate it as my body reacts feels a lor better giving back a little more control. Dont worry about your medicine, for all the side affects noted on the guidance very few people have a negative reaction.

Its a part lf your life, accept it, and enjoy it.

And dont forget ' exercise ' the more you do the fitter you are, the better your heart is and the healthier you will be.

[dedeottie in reply to Keith1973]

That seems a good attitude to have Keith. X