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Three months ago i was given flecainide 100mg twice a day for af. my cardiologist say there is no need to monitor and i am really worried. ?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Monitor: Opinions vary on how often and some would not monitor unless symptoms of excess. The most common symptoms would be the following: dizziness, visual disturbances, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, tremor. Probably more important to monitor your potassium on this drug.

Answered 9/6/2014

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