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Can Propafenone Cause Shortness Of Breath?

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Posted on Wed, 14 Oct 2015
Question: I take propafenone for rapid pulse. Now i have trouble breathing when climbing stairs and it feels like an elephant is on my chest when lying down. Should i stay on this medicine?
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No you should stop this drug and consult doctor.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you should stop this drug and consult doctor to rule out heart diseases.
Get done ecg and 2d echo because breathlessness, tachycardia (rapid pulse), chest heaviness etc are commonly seen in cardiac diseases.
So at present, don't take this drug. Consult doctor and discuss all these.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Can Propafenone Cause Shortness Of Breath?

Brief Answer: No you should stop this drug and consult doctor. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should stop this drug and consult doctor to rule out heart diseases. Get done ecg and 2d echo because breathlessness, tachycardia (rapid pulse), chest heaviness etc are commonly seen in cardiac diseases. So at present, don't take this drug. Consult doctor and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.