flecainide side effects

[underinformed35]

Hello everyone! I just recently started taking Flecainide (about a month ago)for rhythm issues and pvc's and it has really helped. I have not had any pvc's since starting on it at all and I was having thousands a day every day!  My question is kind of weird. A few days ago I started having leg pain in my left leg. Then it started going numb. It would alternate between pain and numbness. I did not have any swelling though and now it feels better. Could that be a side effect of the medicine that is not listed or should I concerned?

[LindaTX]

I wouldn't drink at all while on Pradaxa!  It can be a very dangerous, unpredictable drug.  Not enough is known about the possible consequences.  Flecainide can be dangerous too...if you have any structural issues with your heart.

[kenbest962]

I went to ER on 10/2012 , heart rate was 150. Discharged 2 days later, and doc put me on Diltiazem, which worked pretty well. I was able to go dancing,
some drinking. Then doc told me to have cardioversion for rhythm control.
Started me on Pradaxa for 30 days, then last 2 days before cardioversion,
taking flecainide 100mg twice a day.
On the day of cardioversion, my heart get back to sinus rhythm!
So no cardioversion for me.
But I can feel the palpitations and throbings which is uncomfortable.
So right now I am on Pradaxa, Diltiazem and flecainide 100mg/twice daily.
Heart is in SR. But I don't feel as good as when I was on rate control with only Diltiazem. When I use alcoholic mouthwash, I can feel the start of
throbing.

If long term rate control is OK, I'll ask the doc to let me go with rate control, since I don't have symptoms while on Diltiazem.

[LindaTX]

Have you had your blood pressure checked lately?  I never had that issue while I was on flecainide

[nancysteffen]

I have been on flecianide for 6 months for Afib. Has anyone had the constant throbbing of heartbeat in the ears? This is very annoying at times.

[LindaTX]

Does your little daughter wear a heart monitor at times?  I hope her Pediatric Electrophysiologist is staying on top of her condition, checking her liver enzymes and kidney function often.  Flecainide is a pretty strong drug, Rhythmol is a little less harsh.  Does she have to be on a blood-thinner like warfarin or coumadin?  I do know that if an adult has any structural issue with their heart, their Dr. can't put them on flecainide. How long do her attack last?  I assume she is on a constant monitor?

[aliwest]

my 18 month old daughter has been on flecanide for six weeks along with propanol for prolonged svt attacks. I am terrified as the gp has just advised that it is unlicenced for children.