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What Are The Effects Of Increasing The Dose Of Flecainid?
I have A Fib I had Abalation done on 2/9/17. I am still having irregular heartbeats. My doctor has increased Flecainide from 150 mg a day to 300 mga day twice a week. I am also wearing a heart monitor for two weeks. This large increase concerns me. what do you think and what kind of side effects can I expect from taking this large amount at one time?
Sat, 29 Sep 2018
Hi,
Consult a cardiologist and get evaluated.
The side effects are minimal and can be ignored considering the benefits.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Consult a cardiologist and get evaluated.
The side effects are minimal and can be ignored considering the benefits.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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