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Can Hydrocodone Cause Sudden Atrial Fibrillation?
Hello,I m a 52 year old male in reasonably good health . I had an episode last Monday where my heart went into Afib for no apparent underlying causes. I have been on Hydrocodone 10/650 since 2011 for pain management of spinsl fusion I had. Could the medication be aggravating my heart?
Tue, 11 Aug 2015
Hello and thanks for writing.
I can understand your concern and would try to help you in the best possible way. There have been some studies that have shown that opiates like hydrocodone increase the risk of atrial fibrillation but conclusive medical evidence is lacking.
In any case you should consult a cardiologist who would evaluate you for AF and begin a management plan. He would also asses you for risk of developing clot and take a call on necessity of anti coagulation.
I can understand your concern and would try to help you in the best possible way. There have been some studies that have shown that opiates like hydrocodone increase the risk of atrial fibrillation but conclusive medical evidence is lacking.
In any case you should consult a cardiologist who would evaluate you for AF and begin a management plan. He would also asses you for risk of developing clot and take a call on necessity of anti coagulation.
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