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Is It Safe To Take Hydrochlorothiazide While Suffering From Atrial Fibrillation?
Hello! My husband had a hip replacement 1week ago. E just spent 5 hrs in ER were her was diagnosed with A-Fib & had a cardiovert. It was successful. Now having seen his regular physician not his Cardiologist he was recommended to take HCTZ for swelling. Should he be wary of taking that?
Wed, 12 Sep 2018
Hi,
Hydrochlorothiazide may cause electrolyte imbalance lead to aggregation of atrial fibrillation in few patients. But no problem under your physician supervision you may take Hydrochlorothiazide. Also check for other possibilities for atrial fibrillation like Hyperhyroidism or Abetrent conduction or heart failure or mitral stenosis, etc.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
Hydrochlorothiazide may cause electrolyte imbalance lead to aggregation of atrial fibrillation in few patients. But no problem under your physician supervision you may take Hydrochlorothiazide. Also check for other possibilities for atrial fibrillation like Hyperhyroidism or Abetrent conduction or heart failure or mitral stenosis, etc.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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