Had my cardio inversion 30 days ago and have remained out of A-Fib. The doctor put me on Amiodarone and Metoprolol 3 weeks before my cardio inversion. llby Steve Verplank - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quotesldabrowski There are several other drug options than Amio that I would have tried before going there. Tikosyn, Multaq, Flecanide, there are other beta blockers that may work better like acebutolol. As one EP told me, it is a trial and error process finding the right drug or combo. No doubt it takes patience. The wash out period on these is much better than amio if they do not work- did thby Steve Verplank - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteGeorgeN I am looking for opinions about this. It has been known for a long time. Here is a 1989 paper: Thank you for the information.by Steve Verplank - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey Yes -I tried metoprolol with no results.Will only be taking the amiodarone for 60 days. I'm not surprised it didn't help because metoprolol isn't an antiarrhythmic. It lowers heart rate and blood pressure, but it doesn't stop or prevent arrhythmias. You're kind of scant on information about what your situation is and what's going on with your doctoby Steve Verplank - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteJuggsy75 So I’m currently full up with a seasonal cold, getting by with paracetamol but the wife has bought some day/night capsules, but I’m concerned there’s caffeine and phenylepherine, which I believe is a derivative of ephedrine, is this something I should be avoiding with afib? Check with your pharmacist.by Steve Verplank - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey I am looking for opinions about this. My opinion is that I would stop the amiodarone immediately if I were you. The blue skin thing is embarrassing and weird, but the lung issues are very serious and can be permanent. I'd rather have afib than permanent lung injury. Have you undergone lung function testing recently? No lung function tests.by Steve Verplank - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteGeorgeN I am looking for opinions about this. It has been known for a long time. Here is a 1989 paper: Thank you for the information.by Steve Verplank - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey Yes -I tried metoprolol with no results.Will only be taking the amiodarone for 60 days. I'm not surprised it didn't help because metoprolol isn't an antiarrhythmic. It lowers heart rate and blood pressure, but it doesn't stop or prevent arrhythmias. You're kind of scant on information about what your situation is and what's going on with your doctoby Steve Verplank - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quoteggheld Be sure to get your Thyroid tested. Amiodarone, being full of iodine, can burn out your thyroid as it lasts so long in your system. It burned mine and I'm now on replacement T4 for life. Flecainide and Atenolol worked well for me and without side effects when I stopped the Amiodarone. Will not be taking it for that long.by Steve Verplank - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey Amiodarone is the most effective antiarrhythmic drug there is, so most people who take it report good results. But amio also comes with the most serious side effects. Did your doctor mention periodic lung and liver testing? You should be having both monitored every 3-6 months. Other organs that can be negatively affected include the optic nerve and thyroid. Some of the potential side eby Steve Verplank - AFIBBERS FORUM
I just started amiodarone ( 400mg. ) a day to see if this can stop my A-Fib. Going to get an inversion in 2 weeks.by Steve Verplank - AFIBBERS FORUM
My Dr. put me on 400mg a day for my A-Fib.Has anyone here had good results from this drug?by Steve Verplank - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteJackie Re: Can electrolyte supplements cure A-Fib? February 28, 2022 Quote Steve Verplank Have heard that taking electrolyte supplements can cure A-Fib? Any truth to this? George N wrote: I'm the unicorn here, and have kept afib in relative remission for 17 1/2 years. Electrolytes are part but not all of my remission plan. I'm certainly not "cured." Everybodyby Steve Verplank - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteMuntz BB is beta-blockers. You'll need to find the right combination for you from meds, supplements and lifestyle changes. Continue seeking advice and opinions from this group, then discuss with your cardiologist or doctor. This group has been a blessing to me!Thank you for your help.by Steve Verplank - AFIBBERS FORUM
Quoteshca67 Hello Steve, I have kept AFIB relatively at bay for 16 years based on the following regimen...3 episodes in 2006/2007 and 3 episodes in 2019/2020. Who knows what the future holds but this has worked for me. - BB once per day. Metaprolol succinate...50 mg. - diet high in potassium which includes fruit smoothie and a banana every day. - Stay hydrated...VERY IMPORTANT - Proper sby Steve Verplank - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteGeorgeN Potassium is the only electrolyte that is dangerous if you take too much of it. Actually any electrolyte can be dangerous if your kidney function is compromised. Usually it is less of an issue with magnesium as high levels of magnesium will act as a laxative and never make it into the bloodstream. The level of bowel tolerance is very individual. I am unusual in that my boweby Steve Verplank - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteElizabeth Potassium is the only electrolyte that is dangerous if you take too much of it. Thank you for your reply.by Steve Verplank - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteCarey Many people here and elsewhere have tried all sorts of combinations of supplements to cure their afib, but none have succeeded. I myself obtained partial relief for 2 years using electrolyte supplements (at rather dangerous levels), but I don't know of a single person who has been successful in obtaining what could be called a "cure." I think JayBros' first answer oby Steve Verplank - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteJayBros I figured a one word answer was good enough because you asked if supplements could cure afib. Pompon and MikeN elaborated. If a cure for afib is ever found it won't be but a matter of nanoseconds before advertisements for it will flood all media. Thank you.by Steve Verplank - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteGeorgeN Have heard that taking electrolyte supplements can cure A-Fib? Any truth to this? I'm the unicorn here, and have kept afib in relative remission for 17 1/2 years. Electrolytes are part but not all of my remission plan. I'm certainly not "cured." Everybody is different. For some people, electrolytes can help. Thank you for this information.by Steve Verplank - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuotePompon There's no "cure" for afib. If you know what causes your afib, which can be the case with other health issues, curing the latters can help keeping afib at bay. Without a known cause, taking some magnesium, potassium and the likes may help keeping afib at bay too. But no, AFAIK, no supplement can cure afib. Nothing to date can cure afib. Thank you for this informationby Steve Verplank - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteMikeN Steve, The book "The AFIB Cure" by John D. Day and Bunch may help. They don't say they outright cure AFIB but instead put it into "remission for good". They also say this may require an ablation for some. Dear MikeN, thank you for this information.by Steve Verplank - AFIBBERS FORUM
QuoteJayBros No.Dear Mr.JayBros, Have you tried this before and it did not work for you or are you saying that it will not work for anyone.by Steve Verplank - AFIBBERS FORUM
Have heard that taking electrolyte supplements can cure A-Fib? Any truth to this?by Steve Verplank - AFIBBERS FORUM