Has anyone had the pill you just take... - British Heart Fou...

British Heart Foundation

50,164 members31,662 posts

Has anyone had the pill you just take one to slow your heart

KIMMY60 profile image
4 Replies

Am very worried about it as the first dose has to be given in hospital in case it doesn't suit you. So must be some severe side effects in some .

Written by
KIMMY60 profile image
KIMMY60
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
4 Replies
Jalia profile image
Jalia

Kimmy, you asked this question 3 days ago and had some replies including mine but no reaction from you. All anti arrhythmia drugs are pretty potent and have to be administered with care. It sounds like this could be Flecainide which is normally administered initially in a hospital setting. It is widely used.

KIMMY60 profile image
KIMMY60 in reply to Jalia

Just wanted to know if anyone had tried it and how it went

Jalia profile image
Jalia in reply to KIMMY60

I've tried it but it didn't work for me. However I do know of many on the AF Association site of Health Unlocked who have found the drug Flecainide very beneficial.

Please don't get too worried about taking this. You won't be given this if there are likely to be dangerous side effects.

You may get more answers if you post on the AF Assoc site.

Best wishes

J

wilsond profile image
wilsond

Yes if it is Flecanide, worked for me for a long time. Given in hospital as a precaution, some people have a reaction.

You may also like...

Has anyone had pins and needles or nerve problems after heart attack?

into my hands/fingers. Ever since then I've become very prone to getting pins and needles in my...

Has anyone had issues with their employer since having a heart attack?

stressed as I now struggle with short term memory and some executive functions, all normal after...

surgery question for anyone who has had mini-sternotomy/ open heart surgery.

enlarged heart and im experiencing some significant burning pain in my left side, gnawing pain in...

Has anyone had a heart valve replacement?

their heart valve. Has anyone been through this? How is the process? He is worried and I want to...

Has anyone had to give up work because of their heart issues?

angina and had a stent fitted 6 months ago. I have a very stressful job that gives me palpitations...