Flecainide

Re: Flecainide

lisa s — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:43:52 +0000

David,

"bb" is beta blocker. It is used to slow the heart rate during an episode. It also helps the flec do its job better to convert to NSR.

lisa

Post Edited (02-24-11 19:02)

Re: Flecainide

David B — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:22:55 +0000

Thanks ... I think having it as a helpo to convert will be uselful . First time in 2 years for AFIB and ends up being my longest one at 32 hours

btw what is "bb" Jake

Re: Flecainide

Jake D — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:21:19 +0000

I convert in less then an hour with 200mg of flec with a bb 1/2 before.
1st dozage was in a hospital setting to see if I had any side effects.

Re: Flecainide

GeorgeN — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:54:57 +0000

Loading dose of Flec as pill in pocket works for me (300 mg if weight > 70 kg, 200 mg if weight <= 70kg or 154 pounds). Converts me in an hour or less.

Flecainide

David B — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:03:34 +0000

Since i now have a new incident of afib is it worth asking cardiologist for Flec? do most people find it converts them to SR ?