Amiodarone vs Flecainide
 | Amiodarone |  | Flecainide |  |
| This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as persistent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia). It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. Amiodarone is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat. | This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as persistent ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia). It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. It is also used to prevent certain types of irregular heartbeat from returning (such as atrial fibrillation). Flecainide is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat. Treating an irregular heartbeat can decrease the risk for blood clots, and this effect can reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke. | |||
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| Add Amiodarone review This medication has restored my hear to a strong regular rhythm. However, my doctor has told me I can only take it for a short period of time. He will substitute another medication in a couple of weeks. After taking this medication, for over ten yrs, my A/F is no longer controlled ,so having ablation soon, but the side effects, are really awful, besides the light sensitivity, my Doctor thinks it has damaged my lungs, as I'm having frequent bouts of breath less. without any exertion . I, waiting for lung function tests,. but concerned if this is permanent damage. does anyone have these problems? The side effects have been horrible, I had nerve problems of the eye within days of being on medication. I also had a good portions of all the severe side effects. It regulated my heart, but feel worse from side effects. | Add Flecainide review Was not getting good relief until I started taking 3 per day, results are better, though I cannot miss a dose for even 15 minutes. I am taking warfarin my count normally is 2.5 within a week of taking flecainide it dropped to 2.2. could this drug cause this Just started this drug 2 months ago. Very happy with the results. Minimal side effects initially which are now gone. No Afib at all. Also take Losartin and Triamterene for blood pressure and Xarelto for blood clots since I cannot take aspirin. | |||
