Travel with Afib

[farewelltoarms]

Plan to travel overseas in July. Permanent afib trying to adjust meds now to minimize side effects.

On Digoxin, Lopressor, Eliquis. Any thoughts etc.

[BobD Volunteer]

Stay well hydrated, avoid alcohol, allow extra time for any journey especially travel to airport etc to avid stress , make sure you have plenty of your medication in your hand luggage and above all relax and enjoy.

[farewelltoarms]

Thak you so much

[Omniscient1 in reply to farewelltoarms]

And as BobD says hand luggage, if your suitcases go on their own holiday you don't want the stress of either reaquiring meds or doing without for a period.

[opal11uk]

Yes, go live your life! As long as you do all the preparation beforehand, enough drugs, water, leave in good time for the journey and try to relax. Enjoy!!!

[Cassag]

I have read in a travel forum that it is not a bad idea to put some electrolytes in your water to help avoid dehydration.

[bean_counter27]

Have you investigated travel insurance options and do you have a plan if you require or want medical attention? I have medications in both my checked baggage and carry on. "Don't have all your eggs in the one basket."

I'm off to Bali in a few weeks so have been covering off on the above myself. “Hope for the best, plan for the worst”.

[southkorea]

limit alcohol and drink lots of water. Dont over eat. A relaxing time will decrease Af so take your time and enjoy !

[Ialla]

I have traveled internationally while taking Eliquis, with no problems. There was some adjustment due to time changes, but things worked out. Make sure you carry your meds with you. I also carried more than was needed just in case there were delays.

[farewelltoarms in reply to Ialla]

Thank you.