Flecainide for VE

[Treaclelolly]

I was diagnosed with Ventricular Ectopics two years ago...I have had every test going and no organic cause has been found..I was put on Beta-blockers that made me feel like death..My cardiologist then put me on Flecainide 300mgs daily..The VE initially stopped which was great...For the last six months the VEs have come back with a vengeance and I feel crap most of the time...Have been admitted to ED several times but all tests come back normal and no-one seems to know whats going on...Have been told I have to learn to live with it!!!!!!  Has anyone else had an experience like this...I'm currently waiting for a review with a new cardiologist...Oh and I'm only 38...

[dolphin8808]

From what I have found is most of us deal with them in waves. They come and go. I am surprised though that your doc put you on that med, as from what I understand it can make them worse.

I have also heard there is a new beta blocker out there call Bystolic. You may want ot talk to your doc about it. I heard it does not have as bad of side effects.

[is_something_wrong]

Hard to say. In my country, they don't use antiarrhythmic drugs against single premature beats, unless there is existing heart disease (except beta blockers).

Maybe your heart rate is getting too slow and you are in better shape? Maybe just a coincidence? I think this will be clearer after you see a cardiologist, it often helps.