Hello, my A-fib brothers and sisters: I've been dealing in and out of persistent A-fib for 20+ years. I've had multiple cardioversions averaging 9-12 months between episodes of A-fib and one ablation that lasted about a year. Recently, after another episode of A-fib, a new doctor has recommended Sotalol to be taken for a period of time to see if I convert before another cardioversion or ablation is performed. My apprehension about taking this medication comes from the fact that a previous doctor told me patients need to be monitored for 3 days in a hospital setting when taking this drug. Additionally, Dr. Google at Drugs.com also suggests a 3 day monitoring for some serious side effects. However, my new doctor said monitoring is not needed. Is there anyone out there that can share your opinions / experiences with Sotalol? - Did you have to be monitored for 3 days? - Did you experience any side effects? - Did it work in converting you back to Sinus? Thank you very much for feedback or suggestions. https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198246,198246#msg-198246 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:21:25 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198246,198371#msg-198371 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198246,198371#msg-198371 Carey AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 29 Dec 2024 04:43:45 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198246,198365#msg-198365 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198246,198365#msg-198365
In the states I was given both cardiazem and Sotalol. But I’m in a foreign country with their own guidelines.]]> susan.d AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:01:14 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198246,198254#msg-198254 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198246,198254#msg-198254
I’m getting a 48 hours admission in two weeks when they restart Sotalol.

How is your QT? Is it long? Then I would say perhaps to be monitored. 3 years ago I had started Sotalol at the same hospital that Natale is attending and I was there 3 days being monitored. My new hospital is attached to a mall where you see shoppers in gowns and IV poles wandering around. They have 3 really good restaurants. If nothing goes wrong, it will be an easy admission.]]> susan.d AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 14 Dec 2024 16:32:06 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198246,198250#msg-198250 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198246,198250#msg-198250 Carey AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 13 Dec 2024 23:41:52 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198246,198248#msg-198248 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198246,198248#msg-198248 JakeS AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:34:23 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198246,198246#msg-198246 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,198246,198246#msg-198246
I've been dealing in and out of persistent A-fib for 20+ years. I've had multiple cardioversions averaging 9-12 months between episodes of A-fib and one ablation that lasted about a year. Recently, after another episode of A-fib, a new doctor has recommended Sotalol to be taken for a period of time to see if I convert before another cardioversion or ablation is performed. My apprehension about taking this medication comes from the fact that a previous doctor told me patients need to be monitored for 3 days in a hospital setting when taking this drug. Additionally, Dr. Google at Drugs.com also suggests a 3 day monitoring for some serious side effects. However, my new doctor said monitoring is not needed.

Is there anyone out there that can share your opinions / experiences with Sotalol?
- Did you have to be monitored for 3 days?
- Did you experience any side effects?
- Did it work in converting you back to Sinus?

Thank you very much for feedback or suggestions.]]> Myticker AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 13 Dec 2024 15:58:12 +0000