Flecanide

[Kevinder23]

Hi I havnt posted for a while been doing really well on flex 2x100mg daily no episodes since October,I had my normal dose last night I normally do 7am and 7pm but last night I forgot and didn’t take it until 8.30pm.i Woke up in a/f and took 100mg at 6am an extra 50mg at 730am and thankfully went into NSR. Tim worried because I carried on my normal routine and took 100mg at 7pm this evening ,have I overdosed ? really scared feel absolutely fine but very anxious I can’t ring my ep as his office will be closed now .Many thanks for any advice ,hoping for reassurance xx

[pottypete1]

The maximum is 300mg in 24 hours according to the recognised advice.

I have taken the maximum dose a number of times as I too am on 100mg x 2 per day and then have had to take extra as PIP following an AF episode.

I would suggest you miss the next 100mg and then take the subsequent dose as usual.

You may feel a bit nauseous and very heavy limbed for about 36 hours but otherwise you should be fine.

If you want further reassurance call your EP in the morning.

Pete

[Kevinder23 in reply to pottypete1]

Thankyou x I’ve taken 50mg over recommended dose in 24hours just by one hour I think so yes good advice thankyou ,so upset I had a:fatter such a long reprieve felt normal again now worried it’s going to be more frequent hate this condition so much x

[Hidden]

I’m no good at maths but are you saying that you have taken more than 300 mgs within in a 24 hour period. If so, you have exceeded the daily limit. I’m not medically trained, but I think there is a small margin, but if I were you I would ring 111 and seek professional advice......good luck.

[Kevinder23 in reply to Hidden]

Thankyou or taking time to reply good advice as well xx

[Paulbounce]

I would check with your doctor who may well suggest just taking your normal doses at the normal times rather than missing a dose.

Play it on the safe side by making the call - try not worry though as I`m sure it will all level out

Best,

Paul

[Kevinder23 in reply to Paulbounce]

Thankyou for your advice feel a bit better today just so disappointed I had heard about people on flecanide who don’t have another episode for years was hoping I could be one of those .Even though I hate taking it 😍Thankyou all xx

[Paulbounce in reply to Kevinder23]

At least you are back in NR and know what triggered your afib. We all forget to take our med`s at some point - be extra vigilant from now on !

Maybe it`s worth buying a wrist watch with multi alarms ? You can set it to go off everyday at 7 am and 7 PM as an extra reminder. Bet you`ll pick one up from eBay for a fiver

Best,

Paul

[Kevinder23 in reply to Paulbounce]

Ha ha def need one of those x

[Andyt36]

It is always best to check with your doctor, but your size etc comes into play as well. I am in 300 mg per day and apparently can still take pip in top of that.......remember the 24 hours is a rolling 24 unless I am mistaken

[nikonBlue in reply to Andyt36]

hi,

I take 300 per day too and was told I can take an extra 50 if I really need to …..and lately I've really needed to on a few occasions!

Blue

[Kevinder23]

That’s the confusing part I think but yes will do xx Thankyou

[Spoiler]

I also have been on 300 mg per day since mid April, I now set 2 alarms in my phone (apple watch) for each dose and use a weekly set up pill Dispenser since I have accidentally completely skipped a dose twice and ended up in ER for a cardioversion. I even took a extra 50 mg and did not convert. At the time I missed a dose I was on 200 mg daily though. All heart drugs are scary drug to me though since I had a cardiac arrest on Tikosyn another antiarrhymic. I have done well on this drug so far, off and on it at various dosages, started at 50 mg twice daily for 7 months, no episodes during that time. I feel factors for me are being hydrated and how much rest I get at night makes me prone to go into afib. Hope this helps...