Trigeminy and Flecainide

[Debjimmay]

I’m a female, 72 and have been in constant Trigeminy for a week now. Can someone tell me if taking 100 mg of Flecainide twice a day will help with the Trigeminy? My EP doctor prescribed the Flecainide in March for Afib however I haven’t started taking it yet because I have not been having problems with Afib and also because I’m terrified of taking Flecainide because my EP doctor said one of the side effects is that it could kill you. So my question is, has anyone taken Flecainide for Trigeminy and if so, did it help? Also, will Trigeminy damage or cause serious problems with your heart if it doesn’t stop? I’m starting to get extremely worried about it. I’m afraid if I call the EP doctor he will rip me apart for not taking the Flecainide in March when he prescribed it.

[CDreamer]

You need to contact your EP, they will not ‘rip you apart’. It is always a patient’s right to refuse medication or be none compliant.

What I would also say is your reasons for not starting Flec when prescribed and any concerns you may have about taking. Maybe ring the Sec?

Only your EP knows your medical history, members here should not advise and experience of taking medication is extremely variable.

[Butterscone]

I took Fleccainade twice a day between the age of 45 (2014) and 56 for paroxysmal afib. It kept my afib under control and didn't have any side effects. Of course, you are much older.

Though , Cdreamer says medicines affect people differently.

Best wishes