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Interaction of Citalopram and Amiodarone

I was also prescribed Citalopram 10mg but still on Amiodarone although I told the GP I had just stopped. However, I have, after missing only a day, gone back...

I was also prescribed Citalopram 10mg but still on Amiodarone although I told th...

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•8 years ago

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My bloody gp

So my wife took my discharge notes to my GP upon coming out of hospital for my PVI ablation with dr Ernst. She explained to them that I needed a Drs paper...

So my wife took my discharge notes to my GP upon coming out of hospital for my P...

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•8 years ago

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Post Ablation AF

2 days ago I had my first Ablation at St Georges Hospital in Tooting SW London. All went well apart from having AF again. I had to stay in hospital overnight...

2 days ago I had my first Ablation at St Georges Hospital in Tooting SW London. ...

Dayu

•8 years ago

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Too Much Knowledge?

A young seemingly healthy medical journalist for the purpose of writing a review of the latest piece of scanning equipment decided what better way to do it...

A young seemingly healthy medical journalist for the purpose of writing a review...

Seahorse8

•8 years ago

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Slow heart rate (in 50s)

Hi there, My heart rate has always been kind of low, and I'd often catch it in the 50's, especially when laying down. Recently I've become a little worried...

Hi there, My heart rate has always been kind of low, and I'd often catch it in t...

micwal93

•8 years ago

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Vagal AF

I don't contribute on here much (sorry) but I do read everyone's stories and coping strategies which have helped me no end over the last couple of years....

I don't contribute on here much (sorry) but I do read everyone's stories and cop...

Ads7906

•8 years ago

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Waking up with a faster heart beat because of dreams.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/350393-does-your-heart-rate-increase-when-you-dream/ I thought the above link would be useful. I have had an ablation and...

http://www.livestrong.com/article/350393-does-your-heart-rate-increase-when-you-...

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•8 years ago

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NHS Prescription Saving

If you pay for your NHS prescriptions, you can make huge savings by getting an NHS pre-payment certificate. My pharmacist kindly pointed this out to me. I am...

If you pay for your NHS prescriptions, you can make huge savings by getting an N...

Londonant

•8 years ago

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Worried about too larger a dose for Pill in Pocket for my weight.

Atrial fibrillation or flutter (pharmacological cardioversion) (off-label dose): Oral: Outpatient: "Pill-in-the-pocket" dose: Note: May not repeat in ≤24 hours...

Atrial fibrillation or flutter (pharmacological cardioversion) (off-label dose):...

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•8 years ago

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trying to access daily info. posts from A.F.Association

nothing seems to work ...which is probably down to mt zero tech. knowledge

10gingercats

•8 years ago

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A new AF patient.

Tom Utley the Daily Mil writer has just found that he has AF. No doubt we will be having many follow up articles on it from him after his hospital visit today...

Tom Utley the Daily Mil writer has just found that he has AF. No doubt we will b...

seasider18

•8 years ago

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Helicopter

Has anyone done a helicopter flight with af?

Lisajack1

•8 years ago

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Long Haul Flight

I will soon be taking a long haul flight to the Far East. Over the years on previous flights to the Far East I have always worn flight support stockings to...

I will soon be taking a long haul flight to the Far East. Over the years on prev...

jeffsimon

•8 years ago

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Alcohol

Hi all. I take 2.5 of bisoprolol started a week ago. Should I steer clear of alcohol completely ? Information unclear with meds thanks

Hi all. I take 2.5 of bisoprolol started a week ago. Should I steer clear of alc...

Lisajack1

•8 years ago

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Best time

What is best time of day to take bisoprolol 2.5 as taking in morning makes me feel tired and slightly dizzy ?

What is best time of day to take bisoprolol 2.5 as taking in morning makes me fe...

Lisajack1

•8 years ago

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Retirement

Today I retire. Yayyyyy! A quote from my lovely, but unsubtle husband ; "Such a shame that you've worked so hard for so long and now aren't going to get much...

Today I retire. Yayyyyy! A quote from my lovely, but unsubtle husband ; "Such a...

P0rtnahapp1e

•8 years ago

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Back to Basics

I have not had time to read much on this site of late so am a bit out of date on all the topics being presented. I am always a bit reluctant to talk about...

I have not had time to read much on this site of late so am a bit out of date on...

EngMac

•8 years ago

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Diabetic foot check

I had a fun time at my diabetic foot check today when it came to the circulation scan, I heard the uneven AF beat coming from my foot. It took the podiatrist...

I had a fun time at my diabetic foot check today when it came to the circulation...

horseblister

•8 years ago

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Amiodarone and Ablation

Seen E P in March said i would like a Ablation for my A F, He said take Amiodarone first as it can put you your heart back in normal rytham, been on it for 8...

Seen E P in March said i would like a Ablation for my A F, He said take Amiodaro...

higgy52

•8 years ago

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Just diagnosed

Have just been diagnosed with AF and have previously booked holiday on Monday to America and Mexico. Has anyone any tips for long haul flying. I have been put...

Have just been diagnosed with AF and have previously booked holiday on Monday to...

Lisajack1

•8 years ago

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Reverting to Sinus Rhythm

Hi all, before I start can I please once again thank everyone who has replied to my posts; both in words of advice and support. Thank you. As you'll be aware...

Hi all, before I start can I please once again thank everyone who has replied to...

NJ47

•8 years ago

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Pre ablation appointment

As already posted, I have a pre ablation appointment on Wednesday, at Freeman hospital in Newcastle. I always think of question to ask AFTER a meting, so any...

As already posted, I have a pre ablation appointment on Wednesday, at Freeman ho...

Paddinton

•8 years ago

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Update to last post - I am taking Apixaban

Reason for previous post I am on Apixiban so can't use the usual creams/gels for pains, so would like to know what others use that are on anticoagulants,...

Reason for previous post I am on Apixiban so can't use the usual creams/gels for...

gemsmum

•8 years ago

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Very painful knee has anyone used Flexiseq

Went to the Dr yesterday as my knee was so painful and found it difficult to walk on Monday. I asked was flexiseq available on prescription but it's not, has...

Went to the Dr yesterday as my knee was so painful and found it difficult to wal...

gemsmum

•8 years ago

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I THINK MY GP IS GIVING ME WRONG ADVICE - I'M WORRIED.

I have been in AF since August but apart from the discomfort I can function. My GP is keen to prescribe flecanide which she says I will be on for the rest of...

I have been in AF since August but apart from the discomfort I can function. My ...

gemini52

•8 years ago

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Norn Iron

Any contributors from this part of the world? Hard to tell from the site as it gives distance in miles, and although we are 12 miles from Scotland and can see...

Any contributors from this part of the world? Hard to tell from the site as it g...

P0rtnahapp1e

•8 years ago

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Thanks

Thank you to all who replied with helpful words after my post on palpitations. It has reminded me that I am not alone in my anxieties, and I will be ok.I can...

Thank you to all who replied with helpful words after my post on palpitations. I...

Tessybear

•8 years ago

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diatomaceousearth

Does anybody know about this product? Has anyone tried it? One website with information. https://www.diatomaceousearth.com/

Does anybody know about this product? Has anyone tried it? One website with in...

EngMac

•8 years ago

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Beta blocker necessary?

I am on pradaxa and metaprolol half of 25 MGM twice a day. I have not taken the beta blocker for 3 days because I am out of town and forgot to take it with me...

I am on pradaxa and metaprolol half of 25 MGM twice a day. I have not taken the ...

Kgkgkg13

•8 years ago

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AF on Channel 5 Doctors Behind Closed Doors

Although watching live it is on C5+1 at 21:00 tonight and catch up. Show a number of minutes about a patient with heart issues, issued with Apixaban and...

Although watching live it is on C5+1 at 21:00 tonight and catch up. Show a numbe...

PeterWh

•8 years ago

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Posts - Atrial Fibrillation Support | HealthUnlocked

Atrial Fibrillation Support

All posts for October 2016

Interaction of Citalopram and Amiodarone

My bloody gp

Post Ablation AF

Too Much Knowledge?

Slow heart rate (in 50s)

Vagal AF

Waking up with a faster heart beat because of dreams.

NHS Prescription Saving

Worried about too larger a dose for Pill in Pocket for my weight.

trying to access daily info. posts from A.F.Association

A new AF patient.

Helicopter

Long Haul Flight

Alcohol

Best time

Retirement

Back to Basics

Diabetic foot check

Amiodarone and Ablation

Just diagnosed

Reverting to Sinus Rhythm

Pre ablation appointment

Update to last post - I am taking Apixaban

Very painful knee has anyone used Flexiseq

I THINK MY GP IS GIVING ME WRONG ADVICE - I'M WORRIED.

Norn Iron

Thanks

diatomaceousearth

Beta blocker necessary?

AF on Channel 5 Doctors Behind Closed Doors

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