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Flecainide

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David B

Flecainide
February 23, 2011 04:03PM

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 ?

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GeorgeN

Re: Flecainide
February 24, 2011 12:54AM

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.

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Jake D

Re: Flecainide
February 24, 2011 04:21AM

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.

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David B

Re: Flecainide
February 24, 2011 10:22AM

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

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lisa s

Re: Flecainide
February 24, 2011 11:43AM

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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)

lisa
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