Flecainide and overheating

[SuzieA]

Why did no medic tell me that flecainide can interfere with the body's cooling system . Couldn't understand why I was overheating here in Turkey until I did some thinking and realised the only thing different from last. holiday was that I was taking flecainide. I googled flecainide and overheating and sure enough it can prevent the our cooling systems from working properly no wonder I felt unwell. just thought I'd share info.

[Loo53]

Interesting I wondered why I was permanently hot even after a shower I get to work feeling sweaty....I know its about 40C in Turkey at the moment....

[BobD Volunteer]

Don't take flec but I am on hormones which give me hot flushes par excellence. Phew!

Bob

[iris1205 in reply to BobD]

I suppose due to the prostate? years ago their was a great article written by a man in the New York Times. fabulous article I'll find it if you like?!

Someone once told me to think of hot flashes as-

your inner child.... playing with matches!

ever since made me laugh!

[BobD Volunteer in reply to iris1205]

Yes last implant will be late August and then we see if psa stays down. which it WILL!

[iris1205 in reply to BobD]

keep us posted Bob!

your attitude will pull you through !

[iris1205]

good info- now I know why my hot flashes have increased on flecainide! hope the knowledge at least helps! enjoy your vacation!

[Beta44]

Interesting! I am on 2 X 100 Flecainide and easily get overheated/overcold.

Peter

[angiek]

I found that I started re-experiencing frequent hot flushes and night sweats on Bisoprolol too, which was very upsetting as they had by and large disappeared after suffering them for a few years in early menopause.

[SuzieA]

We endure due to AF lol

[jan-ran]

Well, I'm astonished! I too have been having what felt like hot flushes recently, and I get quite sticky sometimes. Guess what.....I am now on flecainide! I never even thought about that. Thanks for info Suzie.

JanR