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Does Intake Of Diclofenac Help In Treating Asymptomatic Atrial Fibrillation?

Being 76 and having asymptomatic AFIB, I THINK I have read (heard my electrocardiologist say?) that I should try to avoid NSAID such as diclofenac c sodium. I take flecainide (rhythm) and Eliquis (anticoagulant) Having a periodic back condition, an ortho-doc proscribed diclofenac to be taken twice a day. What say you?
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Hello, Thanks for the query.
There are reports that in patients taking Diclofenac for long time, atrial fibrillation has been reported. Therefore, if a person has already Atrial fibrillation, then a drug like Diclofenac sodium should better be avoided. Some other pain killer may be selected like Tramadol. Thanks.
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Does Intake Of Diclofenac Help In Treating Asymptomatic Atrial Fibrillation?

Hello, Thanks for the query. There are reports that in patients taking Diclofenac for long time, atrial fibrillation has been reported. Therefore, if a person has already Atrial fibrillation, then a drug like Diclofenac sodium should better be avoided. Some other pain killer may be selected like Tramadol. Thanks.