medication

[Deannajc]

hello. I was diagnosed with prox af just over a year ago. I have had lots of fast af hospital visits always scary. I am being taken off e citalopram and bisoprolol and onto flecainide and duloxetine instead. I’m scared and haven’t started yet. Anyone else on this combination. I also take lisinopril and apixiban. Thanks

[wilsond]

You should take the prescribed medication. Your prescriber will have assessed your suitability for flecanide, a good rythym control drug. People usually need a type of betablocker with it to counteract any possible development of flutter. I have been on flecanide both as pill in pocket and as maintained daily after some time,for years. No problems. Why are you fearful of taking it? Xx

[secondtry]

Totally normal to be scared, anxious and in my case borderline depressive at the outset.

However, long story short Flecainide (medium dose 200mgs/day) stopped twice a week AF episodes and bought me time to correct my lifestyle (loads of contributions on individual efforts here) including consulting other non - NHS professionals to improve things including my anxiety. 10 years down the line, still some anxiety but only 3 very short AF episodes in that period. Best wishes with perseverance you'll win and be healthier overall.

[southkorea]

I take flecainide (150 mg) when I have an attack which is usually once a year! It works fine !