So my doctor is suggesting I go on Rythmol on a daily basis. I tried it a while back as something to stop afib after it started. Worked once in an hour, then didn't work next couple of times. So stopped it. Before taking it daily, I wanted to check in with the group for pros / cons / experiences on it. Nancy https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,139502,139502#msg-139502 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:48:57 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,139502,139815#msg-139815 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,139502,139815#msg-139815 Diane98683 AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 14 Aug 2013 04:30:20 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,139502,139786#msg-139786 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,139502,139786#msg-139786 lisa s AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 12 Aug 2013 13:39:23 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,139502,139779#msg-139779 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,139502,139779#msg-139779
What is wrong with using flecainnide instead of Rhythmol? I'm on flecainide and it is working very well for me.

I've read that both flecainide and Rhythmol have the potential to cause 1:1 atrial flutter in exercisers (which I am), but so far flecainide has worked well for me with no problems. I take a beta blocker with flecainide to reduce (or hopefully eliminate) that risk.

Other AADs don't do that, but then they have other side effects.

Diane]]> Diane98683 AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 12 Aug 2013 03:59:10 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,139502,139549#msg-139549 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,139502,139549#msg-139549
Nancy]]> Nancy AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 30 Jul 2013 23:31:48 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,139502,139546#msg-139546 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,139502,139546#msg-139546
Jackie]]> Jackie AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 30 Jul 2013 21:08:30 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,139502,139531#msg-139531 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,139502,139531#msg-139531 Louise Emerson AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 30 Jul 2013 16:19:58 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,139502,139525#msg-139525 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,139502,139525#msg-139525 Cathy B AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 30 Jul 2013 14:37:23 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,139502,139517#msg-139517 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,139502,139517#msg-139517
I've been on it for a little over 5 years. I take the generic SR version twice a day. If you do start it, make sure you allow the dosage to get into your system for at least a couple of weeks before changing doses or giving up. Mine had to be tweaked a bit the first week or two. I like it (even though I strongly resisted medication at first) because since I've been on it I've had very infrequent breakthroughs - coffee (even decaf) seems to be a trigger for me, along with high sodium products, and forget anything that has MSG - afib within an hour.

I still take the potassium and magnesium supplements every single day, and my goal is still to gradually wean myself off the medicine. My EP sends me for an exercise stress test every year to check for QT issues, but so far, so good. It does cause dry mouth for me, but no taste issues. If it loses effectiveness, I'll probably need an ablation, but I've resisted so far due to genetic clotting issues, and my EP also suggests avoiding one until the success rate is higher first time around.

Lisa's right - the generic is MUCH cheaper than the name brand.

Best wishes whatever you decide.

Doreen]]> Doreen AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 30 Jul 2013 12:52:44 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,139502,139508#msg-139508 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,139502,139508#msg-139508 any difference in efficacy.

I've often wondered why more here don't use it instead of flec.]]> lisa s AFIBBERS FORUM Tue, 30 Jul 2013 02:41:47 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,139502,139502#msg-139502 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,139502,139502#msg-139502
Before taking it daily, I wanted to check in with the group for pros / cons / experiences on it.
Nancy]]> Nancy AFIBBERS FORUM Mon, 29 Jul 2013 23:41:26 +0000