Question 1

is risperidone harmful for someone who has afib and is over 80?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: All antipsychotics have cardiac and stroke risks. The target behavior must be identified and the shortest duration of treatment. These drugs should only be used if behavior would result in more harm to the patient than that of the drug. These drugs are not fda approved for behavior disturbance in dementia patients. Please consult a geiratrician or psychiatrist to discuss risks and possible benefit.

Question 2

my doctor & his nurse say my newly diagnosed afib is not harmful. they said i could take metoprolol or not. no blood thinners prescribed. i'm confused?

Accepted Answer

If no risk for clots: The relative risk for throwing clots (thromboembolism) needs to be considered in all patients with afib.  Your relative youth makes clotting less a concern probably making them give you just a rate control med like metoprolol.  Should look at the chadsvasc scoring system and make sure no other risks.  This included ade, diabeteses, hypertension, prior stroke, female sex, heart failure, as importan.

Question 3

i have just been prescribed topimax to combat the significant weight gain from taking risperidone and geodone. any harmful side effects?

Accepted Answer

Topamax: It is always good to find out about potential side effects &amp; drug- drug interactions. Here is a comprehensive list of possible side effects for Drugs.Com:  https://www.drugs.com/sfx/topamax-side-effects.html

Question 4

how can someone stop atrial fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Depends: New onset atrial fibrillation is often self limited, going away by itself.  But the cause dictates the subsequent course.  Thus treating things like high blood pressure, heart valve disease, heart failure, over active thyroid hormones, coronary disease, and avoiding alcohol may be important.  Some drugs are useful to maintain rate and rhythm.  If needed, electric shock (cardioversion) is effective.

Question 5

my father took betaloc25,amlodipine5,cordarone200for afib his pr(49-59),hisbp150/80 at evening,what drug to increase to control his bp?

Accepted Answer

Newest guidelines: for older individuals is 140/90 so he is right in line. If anything, reduce the sodium content of his diet. No change in medications.

Question 6

how does someone prevent atrial fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Avoid stimulants: Avoid alcohol, caffeine, decongestants, valvular heart disease, obesity , hyperthyroidism, chf, hypertension, and old age.

Question 7

is afib the same as a pac?

Accepted Answer

No: Atrial fib is a persistant rapid beats in the atria.  Atrial beat is about 300  beats per min. Pac is a single isolated beat that originates in the atrium.

Question 8

what is the most effective way to cure afib?

Accepted Answer

Interventional cards: There are several interventional cardiology procedures which can "cure" afib and may be considered for certain individuals, but medications to treat afib or control the rate are a very reasonable option for most people.

Question 9

is it ok to go into a hut tub if i have chronic afib?

Accepted Answer

Probably OK.: All afib is not created equal.  If your rate is well controlled with exercise and you have no history of heart failure or limiting coronary artery disease it seems reasonable to try  but you should check with your doc first.

Question 10

is psvt the same as afib?

Accepted Answer

PSVT vs AFIB: Atrial fibrillation is a form of SVT. PSVT is a specific paroxysmyal regular supraventricular abnormal rhythm. Atrial Fibrillation may be paroxysmal, and is a rapid supraventricular rhythm but is irregular.

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I have just been prescribed topimax to combat the significant weight gain from taking risperidone and geodone. any harmful side effects?

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How can someone stop atrial fibrillation?

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My father took betaloc25,amlodipine5,cordarone200for afib his pr(49-59),hisbp150/80 at evening,what drug to increase to control his bp?

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How does someone prevent atrial fibrillation?

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