Flecainide

[Chasemenow]

If am on ethnolol twice a day. My cardiologist wants me also to take flecainide twice a day. Has anyone had any side effects with flecainide

[mjames1]

If your heart is structurally sound, Flecainide is generally well tolerated as far as anti-arrhythmic drugs go. That said, one size does not suit all with medications. We all react differently.

Jim

[Chasemenow in reply to mjames1]

Thanks Jim

[pottypete1]

I have taken Flecainide for about 30 years and am unaware of any associated side effects.

For me it has helped control my heart rhythm problems.

Pete

[jeanjeannie50]

When I first started taking Flecainide years ago I imagined I was getting every side effect. Thank goodness I persevered as it's been the most successful pill ever to help reduce AF.

Jean

[Chasemenow]

Thanks for the info How long did the side effect last

[Paulbounce]

Hi Chase.

Flec can work wonders - kept me out of afib for a few years. Make sure you stick to your doctors instructions though regarding dose. A small amount of beta blocker is also a good idea to take along side it. Idiot here decided to take a 'little' extra after a big meal - not a good idea.

Stick with your doctors instructions and I think you may find it could work well for you.

Paul

[Chasemenow]

Thanks you for your info O really appreciate your advice

[KMRobbo]

Ethnolol??

[Chasemenow]

Sorry spell check Atenolol

[Bonn414]

I did not tolerate it well and I'm pretty sure Flecainide gave me tinnitus as I did not have issues before taking it (luckily I'm no longer on it). All of that said, I think I'm in a very very small minority. Tinnitus is a rare side effect and as others have stated Flecainide is generally well tolerated and works great. Just not for me.

[Chasemenow]

I have tinnitus too Hearing aids really help.I will cross my fingers and hope I don’t have side effects.

[AussieHeart]

In the work up to my afib dx they found I had tinnitus before any medication was given. Because anxiety was suspected (answer from all Drs Don’t Know out there). Interestingly my tinnitus is worse (sound sensitivity to boot) during an afib flare. Just thought I’d share that as I had no idea I had tinnitus until told by the audiologist, The only symptom I get now is ice-pick stabbing between my shoulder blades, which was the first symptom that alerted me to something wasn’t right! Hope I’m not going to faint again as Flec has really helped me live a better quality of life (tried Sotalol then Bisoprosolol prior).

[Chasemenow]

Yes answer to everything. I believe most of these drugs cause anxiety done how. It even tells you in the side effects that it can give you anxiety.

[Andyb7612]

Hi there...i was put on flecanide 50mg twice a day and a 1.25mg of bisoprolol once a day for my afib about 3 months ago...it took about 4 weeks to really take effect but it has really helped me so far and with no known side effects as yet...

[Chasemenow]

Thanks That is really nice to know !

[DDani]

I have been on 50mg flecainide one in the morn and one in the evening since the 1st of the year and ever since I started this drug my joints hurt. I initially thought it was my age, 67 but it is progressively worse now. Has anyone had any issues with overall joint pain?

[Chasemenow in reply to DDani]

I am on the same amount of Flecainide but only for a month. My joints are fine so far.But have terrible dizziness Everyone is effected differently it seems.

[Prince123456]

I take 50mg twice a day which is the lowest dose Flecainide worked for me to stop my PVC s. I don’t have any side effects and according to my EP and cardiologist it’s very very rare he gets any negative feedback from patients he’s prescribed the medicine to

[Chasemenow in reply to Prince123456]

Thanks for the info. I am beginning to see good results also. I think my lightheadedness is because of low BP but at this point I don’t know why.