I Too Have Persistent Afib

[theluckyone]

I too am in persistent afib (Bradycardia) with no symptoms. I was taking Amiodarone medication which caused internal bleeding. The result was blood in my urine. My cardiologist switched me to Eliquis medication, 5mg at 10AM and 10PM and I no longer have blood in my urine and my Bradycardia is under control.

[BobD Volunteer]

I don't think you mean amiodarone which is not an anticoagulant. I doubt that has been the culprit.

[Buzby62]

Further to BobD ’s reply there are info sheets on the following link

heartrhythmalliance.org/afa...

Eliquis is a brand name for the drug Apixaban (anticoagulant)

Amiodarone is a rhythm control drug.

Best wishes

[mjames1]

Amiodarone, the most effective antiarrhythmic drug in atrial fibrillation, inhibits apixaban and rivaroxaban elimination, thus possibly increasing anticoagulant-related risk for bleeding.

So your doctor may be experimenting with different thinners to see which ones work best for you without causing excessive bleeding .

The above citation was from Dr. Google that many here are unwisely told to avoid.

Jim

[Vonnegut]

But bradycardia is a slow heart rate!

[Ppiman]

An elderly friend has AF permanently with a slow to normal rate and few symptoms. I think some level of protein / blood in urine is common, too, as we get older but it seems the amiodarone / anticoagulant mixture caused yours.

How are you feeling yourself?

Steve

[Visigoth]

I’m on amiodarone and Apixaban and have had blood in my urine, but no one suggested it might have anything to do with the amiodarone - more likely the Apixaban. I had a cystoscopy which showed there was nothing amiss and the problem resolved anyway. I’ve had no change in medication.

[JOY2THEWORLD49]

Hi

That's great, the LuckOne.

You are lucky that it your Dr was caring and interested.

cheri JOY. 75. (NZ)

[Mountainyogini]

I’m glad that’s working for you.