I've been on flecainide successfully for about 1 1/2 years. Recently, I've noticed when I have an alcoholic drink, I seem to have bad PACs or short periods of AFib (but only seconds long) that really feel like they could become full-blown episodes. They happen up to a few days after the drink. I don't seem to get them when I don't have a drink. I took a new job recently, and really don't want to have to get an ablation for the next year, and preferably the next 2 years, while I learn and get established in the new job. So I've been avoiding drinking for the most part, but I had a few drinks for my birthday a week ago, and had a drink on Thursday and champagne on Friday. I've had a couple of bad PACs since then.
I really seem to see a correlation. So, for me at least, it's a sign I shouldn't be drinking alcohol.
Anyone else have these experiences?