bisoprolol and flecainide

[Health2512]

I have been asked to stop one Flecainide 50mg per day ( I usually take three Flecainide per day) and replace it with

one 1.25 mg Bisoprolol

Can I take both together first thing in the mornings.

Thank you all

[BobD Volunteer]

If you want to. I take all my meds together in the evening. Strange that you were not already taking a beta blocker as this is normal alongside flecainide to prevent unwanted other arrhythmias

[jeanjeannie50]

I'm just wondering if you've been told this after having an ECG as they can show the possibility of flecainide actually promoting abnormal rhythms. It was doing that to me. I feel so much better without it and now you too may feel a little better, see how you get on.

I can't see a problem with taking your pills together. Nurses would certainly give you them altogether in hospital.

Jean

[Health2512 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

The medication was changed after the cardiologist downloaded the report from my implanted Loop recorder ( I had the ILR implanted in my chest two weeks ago).

Thank you for thoughts I appreciate the reply.

[secondtry]

Strange Flecainide is rhythm control and Bisoprolol is for rate control. I would ask for an explanation and note it down. These days you need to keep your own medical file (incl copy of all tests) to remind medics and yourself!

[Health2512 in reply to secondtry]

my meditation was changed after the cardiologist downloaded my loop recorder as my heart has had two high rate( over 200) episodes one hospitalised.

Thank you for your reply so helpful for me.