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Is acid reflux or Indigestion linked to Flecainide?

Is acid reflux or Indigestion linked to Flecainide?

Hi, everyone.  I have been taking Flecainide 2x per day for A-fib, for over 1 year now.

I have had acid reflux for about 20 years, but it has been under control for years and years thanks to a daily does of Prevacid.  But, about 4 months ago, my acid reflux suddenly got much, much worse.

Because I drink very little, exercise regularly and eat well, I began to wonder if the sudden worsening of my acid reflux were somehow connected to my Flecainide intake.  Has anyone heard of a linkk between Flecainide and acid reflux, indigestion or heartburn?
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I have to eat something when I take my Flecainide or I get bad acid reflux. I take 150 mgs 2 x a day for V-Tach.
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I am wondering the exact same thing. I have also been on flecainide for about a year and am now experiencing terrible heartburn.
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