Flecainide

[Spj57]

Hello, I have paroxysmal AFib approx every two weeks. I take edoxaban and 2.5mg bisoprolol daily but I have just been prescribed 200mg flecainide to take whenever the AFib starts. I'm just a little concerned as I've had nothing other than a telephone call from the cardiologist. He said I should have an echocardiagram and 24hrs monitor but it appears to be a long wait for these. Is it OK to take the flecainide before I've done the tests? My heart rate is quite low 50s generally and up to 90 in AFib.

[beechesblue]

prior to my ablation I was on Bisoprolol and Edoxaban and when my AF became worse was prescribed 50mg Flecainide to take twice a day and told that I could take up to 200mg if I had an AF event.

After having a 14 day monitor, my consultant wanted a long period to confirm and luckily I have work health insurance, I had PVI ablation. Then stopped Flecainide and Bisoprolol

My heart rate has always been around 50 and although not a fitness fanatic do swim most days and 10000 steps

[lavander1]

Flecainide is an amazing drug. I have been AF free for nearly 10 months. I take 50 mg twice a day, any higher per day and I get bad side effects. If my heart becomes unsteady I take an extra 50mg and so far so good. I have been told I will need an ablation and a pace maker when the condition worsens and the Flecainide can know longer control it.

[Spj57 in reply to lavander1]

That's good to hear, thank you 😊