Experiences with

Propafenone

My cardiologist wants me to switch the propafenone 225mg. as PIP. Has anyone had any experience with this? Also is anyone using propafenone as maintenance?

I cant find any information on thinning hair being a side of propafenone or digoxin. Has anyone experienced this? Could someone get back to me. I have too many blood platelets and take hydroxyurea for the side effect which keeps low.

Has anyone been prescribed this antiarrhythmic? Due to the flecainide not working for me, my doctor wants me to go on this drug. I’m really hesitant to try another drug because of the Flecainide not working. Just wondering if anyone has ever tried this medication and if so, did it work?

My BP has been low…below 100 systolic, ….likely due to taking Propafenone & Metatoporal for my AFib. Dialysis also contributes to my low BP. Low consistently is hard on kidney health. Does any one out there have some inout on how you increased your low BP to up over 100 consistently?

I stopped flecainide for that very reason and am suspecting the same now with propafenone. Has anyone else experienced this side effect?

I had a spate of VT picked up on my Wellue device and I only had it when I was on Propafenone, stopped that and straight back on the Amioderone. Flecianide and Propafenone really excite my ventricles for some reaaon so hoping to find out why. (both drugs were my saviour in the past).

I have been on the Propafenone and have felt seriously awful. But I really can't tell if it is the Propafenone or the continued Bigeminy and Inappropriate Sinus Tach. I just can't tell. I just know that I feel absolutely, unbearably awful.

I need to continue with my Eliquis for few more weeks which was expected but on the other hand I was finally told to stop rytmonorm (propafenone) which I was on regularly for the last 7 months.

Anyone’s experience would be helpful, as regards a slow taper or sudden cessation of the propafenone, or any other 1-C antiarrhythmic. JimF

Propafenone was stopped because even though calcium score was 0 there was a blockage in RHS coronary artery that he said was stable and didn’t want to touch. Advice appreciated folks thanks

How good is propafenone to control paroxysmal afib and can it be used as PIP instead of flacainide

I stopped propafenone one month ago and can say finally I'm off any medications after almost 8 months.

I'm 4 years into my AF journey and as well as 2 unsuccessful ablations I've tried all of the first line AAD's including sotalol, propafenone and flecainide. Unfortunately the beast just won't go away and the burden is getting increasingly high.

My EP is trying Propafenone and if that fails, feels like my only option is another ablation. I know the system in the UK is different and not geared by money or pharmaceuticals. I am not keen on lifetime meds (I am 48).

Although I know this is probably the best way to deal with my afib since I'm 41 and I really don't want to be on propafenone for the rest of my life and in constant waiting of a next episode, I still have a turmoil in my head about the whole thing.

Hi All Ive been on propafenone for a few years now and working quite well with my PAF. I had an CT Coronary angiogram and although my calcium score was 0 there is an occlusion in my right coronary artery that the cardiologist says may have been there for years and Dosent want to touch it.

Currently only taking propafenone twice daily. I stopped with bisoprolol 5 days ago (1,25mg) to stop the dizziness and low hr and possible anxiety. As far as I know, I didn't have an afib episode since 5th of Decemeber, almost two months ago.

Aside from daily propafenone tablets for my PAf, I do take magnesium (glycinate) supplement 2 times a day, 2 × 125mg so well below the maximum recommended dose. I've been taking them for a month now, but I'm wondering if magnesium is the reason for this strange 'burned tongue" taste.

I need to continue with propafenone (anti arrhythmic) and currently waiting for an ablation date. My blood pressure is good constantly, 115/70 or a bit lower. My question is, if I experience whitdrawl from stopping bis, what should I expect and how long will it take to subside?

Just bisoprolol and propafenone. Mind you, my episodes are pretty short. Never more than 45min, and vast majority under few minutes. 40 days since diagnosis.