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After af ablation, when i continue taken flecainide (100mg 2x/day) & pradaxa? should i change or reduce the dose of my flecainide? thank you

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Dr. Hanford Yau answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Ask cardiologist: Medications for atrial fibrillation should not be stopped or changed without discussing with your cardiologist.

Dr Maglione agreed

Answered 3/20/2018

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Must i stop Tambocor (flecainide) before AF Ablation procedure? How many days before it? i taken 100mg 2 times per day

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What the reason some of EP may not want to stop Tambocor (flecainide) before AF Ablation? n why some of EP want to stop Tambocor (flecainide) before AF ablation?

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I have been having PVCs. And Flutter for the past 2 months. Seeing a cardiologist. Recommendations on pros and cons for flecainide vs ablation.

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