Clocks going forward

[wpw62]

The clocks went forward an hour at the weekend. I continued taking my meds at the same times as before this but woke in the early hours this morning with afib. Is this connected and should I now take my warfarin at 7pm or 6pm. Feeling very confused Also taking flecainide and diltiazem spaced out through the day

[Beancounter Volunteer]

Hi wpw

Unlikely to be connected, take warfarin anytime in the evening you like, the main reason for sticking to a fixed time is to ensure you remember to take it, not that it needs to be a fixed time. Similarly the flec and diltiazem, just morning and evening is sufficient, although are you taking flec as a "pill in the pocket"?

Sorry to hear you had an episode but probably not clcok related

Ian

[CDreamer]

Hi, I don't think taking your meds at a slightly different time ie 1 hour, will effect their efficacy nor would it effect the AFib. I am on one of the new anticoagulants and need to take them twice a day but you have a 2 hour window within that 12 hour period. My episodes more often than not, start in the early hours and seem to be sometimes connected with posture, especially if you lie on your left side. I don't know diltiazem but Flecainide can make me feel tired and a bit spacey in doses of more than 100mg. I take 50mg x 2 daily which has very little effect, the beta blockers have much greater effect. If you had an AFib episode it means the meds aren't working so maybe you need to return to see your GP and talk to him/her as soon as possible.

[wpw62]

Thank you Beancounter and CDreamer for your quick replies. I have had laryngitis for a few days so this could have had some effect too. Hopefully the afib will settle down soon but I will see my doctor as soon as I can.

[BobD Volunteer]

An hour either way should make no difference. carry on taking your meds at the same time ON THE CLOCK. That way you don t get confused.com I'm sure it is just coincidence but the human mind being what it is there may be a connection which will average out in a few days like appetite. Any illness can exacerbate AF so I think you have your answer.

Bob

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If you've been worried about the change of time re your pills, maybe it could be that, i.e. the concern triggering AF. But if you've only just thought of it afterwards, then not. Koll

[wpw62]

Thanks BobD and Koll. Good to know there is always someone to reassure me

[BStanding56]

I take my morning tabs between 9 and 11 and evening between 6 and 8, I have never bothered too much when between those times.

[wpw62 in reply to BStanding56]

Thanks for your reply BStanding56