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Can Flecainide Be Taken For Atrial Fibrillation?

I m a patient of 68, just found out have A Fib after an international trip of one month. I m otherwise a fairly health individual with regular excercise and watching the diet. I m wondering if Flecalinide will be used for current problem or it will be used for the rest of my life?
Thu, 31 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Yes, flecainide can be used for atrial fibrillation. But, if having for the first time, it has to be taken in hospital under medical supervision so as to assure it's safety in you. So you should not have it out of hospital for the first time. Otherwise, you may have rate control agents like Metoprolol if af is persistent and leading high heart rate.

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Can Flecainide Be Taken For Atrial Fibrillation?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, flecainide can be used for atrial fibrillation. But, if having for the first time, it has to be taken in hospital under medical supervision so as to assure it s safety in you. So you should not have it out of hospital for the first time. Otherwise, you may have rate control agents like Metoprolol if af is persistent and leading high heart rate. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.