Flecainide & Diltiazem??? November 16, 2023 02:25PM |
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Re: Flecainide & Diltiazem??? November 16, 2023 03:34PM |
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Sdweller
I was wondering if those that are on Flecainide are also takiing somthing else to minimize risk of Flutter??? I've been on a low dose of Flecainide for 3 years now, it has kept me in NSR the whole time, no issues at all. I moved, so went to a new EP... this new guy wants me to add Diltiazem to the Flec, because of the risk of Flutter with the Flec. I REALLY don't want to add another drug, especially a beta-blocker... fatigue, amongst other issues. Seems like I haven't had any issues with just the Flec, is this still a risk?
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Re: Flecainide & Diltiazem??? November 26, 2023 11:38AM |
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If you had a risk of flutter, you would know at this point.
Re: Flecainide & Diltiazem??? November 26, 2023 05:12PM |
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sldabrowski
If you had a risk of flutter, you would know at this point. I have been on Flecainide for 40 + years. Have had two ablations, Still on Flecainide and I do not take BB or Diltiazem at this point. I do keep a supply of Diltiazem just in case. Take losartan low dose for BP. I do not know of anyone or heard of anyone who has been on Flecainide as long as me. I would ask, after being on the drug for years as you have, what is the risk.
Re: Flecainide & Diltiazem??? November 27, 2023 10:07PM |
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Re: Flecainide & Diltiazem??? November 28, 2023 07:30AM |
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I take it daily. 50x twice a day. WT is 160.
Re: Flecainide & Diltiazem??? November 28, 2023 09:00AM |
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