Question: Thank you. I am considering taking staxyn. However, ~3 years ago I experienced 2 - 3 weeks of intermittent, lone atrial
fibrillation, with episodes varying in length from 3 hours to 20 hours. I stopped drinking alcohol, caffeine, and any other substance that I knew might have a mediating effect on heart rhythm. I took a number of other steps as well , including ensuring proper electrolytes, fluids, and sleep, and lots of exercise. I have been A-Fib free over three years. I understand this type of recovery from what was clearly A-Fib is rare, and I hesitate to do anything that might cause a recurrence. Staxyn can, among other things, cause a prolonged QT interval, which can, as I understand, cause some type of
ventricular arrhythmia.
Erectile dysfunction is unpleasant but not life threatening - yet it would be nice to be able to treat. Would you, if in my place, consider taking staxyn? Please share your thought process. Thanks very much in advance.