Atrial Fibrilation - Asthma /Lung Conditions.

[TONE35]

I have Persistant AF and I am taking medicines to reduce my heart rate. It appears to me from the pamphlets with the tablets, that they are not suitable for people with Asthma or Lung conditions. I have lung scarring from a previous Pneumonia which causes me to breath less freely and create a lot of mucus, which seems to be made worse by the AF treatment.

Is there any other treatment recommended for patients with Asthma or problems such as mine.

[stevejb1810]

You really need to take this up with your GP. It is true that some cardiac drugs are contraindicated in patients with asthma/COPD etc., but its not always quite so black and white. The patient information leaflet has to contain every possible side effect/contraindication irrespective of how likely the side effects might be (they give the worst case scenario). Its often a bit of a balancing act to get the meds right given the symptoms. If you are concerned by what you have been prescribed, take it up with your GP.