Has anyone ever been on flecanide for ectopics alone?And if so how did you find it?

[EctopicAnnie]

I have been prescribed flecanide fir troublesome ectopics has anyone else ever used it for ectopics alone and how did you find it?Im not keen as l always thought ectopics were supposed to be harmless.

[HamishBoxer]

In the main, Ectopics are harmless I understand. Bisoprolol might suit you more and is heart targeted.

[EctopicAnnie in reply to HamishBoxer]

Thank you Hamish,l already take Bisoperodol and l think the cardiologist is reluctantly prescribing flecanide as the Bisoperodol doesn’t seem to have much effect but l am very wary at the moment.

[LaceyLady in reply to EctopicAnnie]

I’m on Flecainaide and Bisoprolol, latter causes me bradycardia

[dh1120]

I did. I have had severe PACs, along with PVCs, and SVTs. Was told my heart is healthy and they were harmless but I can feel everyone of them. I would have over 8000 PACs with 24 hours without medication and that’s not counting the PVCs and SVTs. Was given Flecainide to help stop them. It worked great for me for around 8 months with no side effects. But eventually they started working through the medication. So my EP switched me to Multaq. Then that stopped working too. I had an ablation 5 weeks ago. Am not done healing yet and still have ectopics but that’s normal. But I am not on any medications right now so that’s a win for me!

[EctopicAnnie]

Gosh you have really been through it haven’t you.Thid is the dilemma with these things isn’t it,yes they are benign in terms of life length but not so much in terms of quality of life .l do hope that your ablation is as success for you.

[Deary63]

Hi Annie

I was put on flecanide about 30 odd years ago for ectopic beats, but was taken off after about 6 months after as tests had shown it gave some people heart attacks …then few years later it was ok to take them when needed , but I’ve left them alone , they suit some people but not others it’s all trial and error !!

Good luck

Sue

[EctopicAnnie in reply to Deary63]

Thank you Sue.l appreciate your reply.Best wishes to you too.

[Amy2805]

Hi,I have also been on both Bisoprolol and Flecainide for SVT and AF. I had an ablation and the AF hasn’t returned luckily. My main issues are the constant eptopics they are a nuisance. I found them still happening on the Flecainide so I just stay on the Bisoprolol now. X

[EctopicAnnie]

Thank you Amy,l appreciate you taking the time to comment.l didn’t find flecanide as helpful as l had hoped so like you am just sticking to the Bisoperodol for now.