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Stay on current meds or switch to Sotalol?
Following my second ablation I have been told that my PAF has non pulmonary triggers. Whilst they seem happy to try a third ablation where I think they will isolate different part of the atrium and then chase trigger points there seems little confidence that this will be successful. I am also not overly
Following my second ablation I have been told that my PAF has non pulmonary triggers. Whilst they seem happy to try a third ablation where I think they will isolate different part of the atrium and then chase trigger points there seems little confidence that this will be successful. I am also not overly
Kingfisher44
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AF Association
1 year ago
Sotalol taking with or without food
In the drug literature, it says "take it with or without food, but be consistent". I've found this difficult. Sometimes I end up taking it with food, sometimes without, I'm not consistent. I've noticed that maybe I don't get as much of a dosage some days as others due to changes in how I'm feeling
In the drug literature, it says "take it with or without food, but be consistent". I've found this difficult. Sometimes I end up taking it with food, sometimes without, I'm not consistent. I've noticed that maybe I don't get as much of a dosage some days as others due to changes in how I'm feeling
ChasMartin
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AF Association
1 year ago
Ectopics regularity
hi everyone my first Cardioversion was September for AF then mid December another for A Flutter. I’ve been on 12.5mg Metopropol twice a day since December. Last week I started getting regular ectopics I think brought on by drinking 2 Gatorade’s during golf then a ginger beer after then went out for
hi everyone my first Cardioversion was September for AF then mid December another for A Flutter. I’ve been on 12.5mg Metopropol twice a day since December. Last week I started getting regular ectopics I think brought on by drinking 2 Gatorade’s during golf then a ginger beer after then went out for
OzJames
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
1 year ago
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switch from sotalol (80 mg x2) to bisoprolol and flecanide 50 mg x2
has anyone made this change? I was on Bisoprolol and Fleca for years then my cardio decided to put me on sotalol, I’m in afib everyday for 24 hours with just 2 days off. Sotalol bothers my stomach and I want to go back to bisoprolol and Fleca now as PIP. With bisoprolol the main drug keeping things
has anyone made this change? I was on Bisoprolol and Fleca for years then my cardio decided to put me on sotalol, I’m in afib everyday for 24 hours with just 2 days off. Sotalol bothers my stomach and I want to go back to bisoprolol and Fleca now as PIP. With bisoprolol the main drug keeping things
Anonymouskd
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AF Association
1 year ago
Breakthrough episode (Update)
My EP only put me on a miniscule dosage of sotalol as I was doing it out of hospital and couldn't be directly monitored (40mg twice a day). I feel 1000 times better, no kidding, since starting the sotalol even at this low dose. No more daily PVCs, no more extreme fatigue. After checking my QTC to
My EP only put me on a miniscule dosage of sotalol as I was doing it out of hospital and couldn't be directly monitored (40mg twice a day). I feel 1000 times better, no kidding, since starting the sotalol even at this low dose. No more daily PVCs, no more extreme fatigue. After checking my QTC to
ChasMartin
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AF Association
1 year ago
Phlegm
I have been on sotalol and apixaban for over 2 years now. I also take prednisolone and famotidine for polymyalgia.For the last few months I am finding I have to clear my throat of some phlegm, it's not frequent and doesn't bother me too much and I have no other symptoms such as breathlessness etc, but
I have been on sotalol and apixaban for over 2 years now. I also take prednisolone and famotidine for polymyalgia.For the last few months I am finding I have to clear my throat of some phlegm, it's not frequent and doesn't bother me too much and I have no other symptoms such as breathlessness etc, but
Karendeena
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AF Association
1 year ago
Pace and ablate
I have had AF for over 20 years. Have taken sotalol, for a few years, then metoprolol and Flecainide up to now in decreasing doses as over the last few years I have had 3 ablations. To completely give up taking medication I have been told I would need to do the 'Ablate and Pace' procedure. I would
I have had AF for over 20 years. Have taken sotalol, for a few years, then metoprolol and Flecainide up to now in decreasing doses as over the last few years I have had 3 ablations. To completely give up taking medication I have been told I would need to do the 'Ablate and Pace' procedure. I would
ornithological
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AF Association
1 year ago
So interesting feelings..
So now that I am on sotalol, I am ecstatic to say I haven't any ectopics, nor any arrhythmias since starting it. A tiny bit of dizziness soon after the first few doses, but ok since from the medications. However... now that my heart is calm after eating, I'm noticing persistence of some of the other
So now that I am on sotalol, I am ecstatic to say I haven't any ectopics, nor any arrhythmias since starting it. A tiny bit of dizziness soon after the first few doses, but ok since from the medications. However... now that my heart is calm after eating, I'm noticing persistence of some of the other
ChasMartin
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AF Association
1 year ago
Trust your doctors, but also don't hesitate to double check them if you feel you should
When my previous EP had suggested flecainide, I was hesitant immediately. Primarily because I did not feel listened to, as though he was just applying the broad brush to me when he needed to be more careful. Then I did some research on it, and I felt I confirmed I should be hesitant, so I refused
When my previous EP had suggested flecainide, I was hesitant immediately. Primarily because I did not feel listened to, as though he was just applying the broad brush to me when he needed to be more careful. Then I did some research on it, and I felt I confirmed I should be hesitant, so I refused
ChasMartin
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AF Association
1 year ago
Sotalol dehydration
I just started Sotalol yesterday, and reading the side effects list, I have been diligent to make sure I am drinking lots of water. I still have a very dry mouth and headache all last night. Will I adjust after taking it a little while, or do I need even more water? I also already struggle with constipation
I just started Sotalol yesterday, and reading the side effects list, I have been diligent to make sure I am drinking lots of water. I still have a very dry mouth and headache all last night. Will I adjust after taking it a little while, or do I need even more water? I also already struggle with constipation
ChasMartin
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AF Association
1 year ago
PVC’s (ectopics) or AF?
I’m now home following a bypass about three weeks ago. Whilst I feel fatigued, I’m managing to walk 500m or so daily. My resting heart rate has come down to about 58-68 bpm. The medication which I am taking daily to control arrhythmias is Bisoprolol 10mg which replaces my former Sotalol. There is
I’m now home following a bypass about three weeks ago. Whilst I feel fatigued, I’m managing to walk 500m or so daily. My resting heart rate has come down to about 58-68 bpm. The medication which I am taking daily to control arrhythmias is Bisoprolol 10mg which replaces my former Sotalol. There is
Samazeuilh2
in
Atrial Fibrillation Support
1 year ago
Another twist for those of you following along
Quick history. Previous electrophysiologist had suggested flecainide + beta blocker and/or consider ablation earlier this year. Experienced lots of episodes September and October and a short episode of what was deemed possible VT end of November. Had Stress echo, positive for inducible ischemia.
Quick history. Previous electrophysiologist had suggested flecainide + beta blocker and/or consider ablation earlier this year. Experienced lots of episodes September and October and a short episode of what was deemed possible VT end of November. Had Stress echo, positive for inducible ischemia.
ChasMartin
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AF Association
2 years ago
happy new year,exercise,travel,self pity bouts
First of all best of health and best of luck tackling your heart rate in year 2023,thanks all for being there to help . Question one:is there any guide as to how to exercise,I am on sotalol, cardizem and struggle to find the level of exercise,used to exercise/hike all my life-my hobbies Two:any insight
First of all best of health and best of luck tackling your heart rate in year 2023,thanks all for being there to help . Question one:is there any guide as to how to exercise,I am on sotalol, cardizem and struggle to find the level of exercise,used to exercise/hike all my life-my hobbies Two:any insight
55zuzanka61
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AF Association
2 years ago
Flecainide and Digoxin
My first post after lurking a good while and sorry if it is over long, I am very confused at present, being diagnosed has been such a shock. In feb 2022 I spent 3 days in hospital with Afib and high blood pressure (180/104) no symptoms or pain etc, discharged with bisoprolol, ramipril and rivaroxaban
My first post after lurking a good while and sorry if it is over long, I am very confused at present, being diagnosed has been such a shock. In feb 2022 I spent 3 days in hospital with Afib and high blood pressure (180/104) no symptoms or pain etc, discharged with bisoprolol, ramipril and rivaroxaban
Ddob
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AF Association
2 years ago
Viagra and AF
I am a fit and active 74 year old with paroxysmal AF. My wife and I still enjoy an active sex life. However in the last couple of years I have started getting problems maintaining a strong erection sufficient for penetrative sex. Sometimes I am ok but other times not so. Is Viagra safe and not likely
I am a fit and active 74 year old with paroxysmal AF. My wife and I still enjoy an active sex life. However in the last couple of years I have started getting problems maintaining a strong erection sufficient for penetrative sex. Sometimes I am ok but other times not so. Is Viagra safe and not likely
Alanwilliam
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AF Association
2 years ago
Trying to enjoying the Christmas holidays but ignoring the thumping!
Hi just wanted some advice on here. I've been on Sotalol for a while now maybe two years or so. I have always felt I needed a higher dose but can't go any higher as I take 80mg three times a day. I have always felt it never really works and especially if you have adrenaline and are enjoying yourself
Hi just wanted some advice on here. I've been on Sotalol for a while now maybe two years or so. I have always felt I needed a higher dose but can't go any higher as I take 80mg three times a day. I have always felt it never really works and especially if you have adrenaline and are enjoying yourself
emmap985
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AF Association
2 years ago
heart beat speed and checking it.
Was diagnosed with AF about 2 years ago and after initial hostpital meetings etc.went onto meds, dabigatran 150mg twice a day for blood thinning and sotalol 80mg in morning and 40mg at night. My first af episodes were all heart beat going up to 190 and lasting 2 to 3 hours, the meds seem to have levelled
Was diagnosed with AF about 2 years ago and after initial hostpital meetings etc.went onto meds, dabigatran 150mg twice a day for blood thinning and sotalol 80mg in morning and 40mg at night. My first af episodes were all heart beat going up to 190 and lasting 2 to 3 hours, the meds seem to have levelled
ninks01
in
AF Association
2 years ago
Anyone with heart scar tissue?
I have been in the Afib forum for a year and half. Thanks to what I learned in this wonderful forum, I made some lifestyle adjustmemts that kept me out of Afib. I found out I had some scar tissue after a heart MRI following a sustained ventricular tachycardia cardiac arrest in 2021, I am on beta blocker
I have been in the Afib forum for a year and half. Thanks to what I learned in this wonderful forum, I made some lifestyle adjustmemts that kept me out of Afib. I found out I had some scar tissue after a heart MRI following a sustained ventricular tachycardia cardiac arrest in 2021, I am on beta blocker
Sustainedvtach270
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
Thanks to everyone
Thanks to everyone for their replies re my present woes. To avoid clogging up the list, I haven’t replied to everyone. This doesn’t mean I haven’t read or appreciated your reply. If anyone has had a bypass (or had a switch from Sotalol to Bisoprolol) I would be interested to hear what impact, if any,
Thanks to everyone for their replies re my present woes. To avoid clogging up the list, I haven’t replied to everyone. This doesn’t mean I haven’t read or appreciated your reply. If anyone has had a bypass (or had a switch from Sotalol to Bisoprolol) I would be interested to hear what impact, if any,
Samazeuilh2
in
Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
Metoprolol
I have a CT angiogram tomorrow at 0830 and have been given two tablets of Metoprolol (50mg) to take 12 hrs and then 2hrs before the procedure. This is apparently to slow the heart down (to below 60bpm). I rang the hospital and told them that I already take Sotalol and my heart rate is generally slow
I have a CT angiogram tomorrow at 0830 and have been given two tablets of Metoprolol (50mg) to take 12 hrs and then 2hrs before the procedure. This is apparently to slow the heart down (to below 60bpm). I rang the hospital and told them that I already take Sotalol and my heart rate is generally slow
Samazeuilh2
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Atrial Fibrillation Support
2 years ago
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