Long haul flight,

[Gre-ta]

New here ! I have been worrying about doing an all night long haul flight. I used to fly regularly for business & flew in business class with a bed, this was before I started with AF. Now I’m booked on a flight without a bed. I have always had my AF episodes at night & I’m worried that stress & exhaustion will cause an episode. I have just been told to increase my Flecainide to 100mg twice a day after having a few episodes this year. Along with that I take 2.5mg Bisoprolol.

I took the first 100mg dose this morning & feel very muzzy in the head. I was also considering carrying on with taking 50g Flecainide in the morning & 100mg at night. I read a post by someone who is doing that. It seems to make more sense to me.

I’d appreciate any thoughts on the worry about the flight & also anyone’s experience with the Flecainide dose of 50mg in the daytime, 100mg at night.

[mjames1]

My episodes also at night. At various times, I've done 50/100 (morning/night), 25/50, 0/50 and now 0/25. Concept is the same. Load up more when you need it. Of course, check with your ep.

Jim

[Gre-ta in reply to mjames1]

Good to know, thanks.

[BobD Volunteer]

Most important thing on long haul is to stay very well hydrated and do not drink alcohol. Cabin air con dries the air making this vital.

[Gre-ta in reply to BobD]

Sure, not a good idea to drink alcohol with Flecainide anyway !

[CDreamer]

I’ve done long haul and not had problems - only once been lucky enough to have bed. Hydration & no stressing is best advice.

[Gre-ta in reply to CDreamer]

I find flying very stressful. Lavender oil instead of wine these days. It helps a bit.

[Koladog]

I have flown to USA quite often usually in premium economy & it’s always a red eye back - not had any problems. I take Flecainide & Bisoprolol - of course you do have to adjust taking them because of time difference

Keep hydrated , allow time at the airport Iin order to avoid stress

[Gre-ta]

Good to get feedback & very reassuring. Thank you.

[Gersky]

Living on 2 continents, I have to take a 16 hour flight (24 hours total travel) twice a year despite AF. Thankfully I haven’t experienced an episode during travel despite the inevitable stress of travel. Be sure to have PIP with you, drink lots of water and maybe see if your doctor will prescribe a mild anti-anxiety pill for the trip if you really can’t stop worrying about it.

[Notnas]

compression socks!

[Gre-ta in reply to Notnas]

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