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Drs couldn't figure out if i was suffering from pots or actual arrhythmia.bp meds didn't work for me.put on flecainide-all symptoms gone.arrhythmia?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Since flecainide: is an anti arrhythmic and shouldn't have any effect on autonomic function per-se it is most likely an arrhythmia issue. Glad you are feeling better.

Answered 7/11/2017

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A member asked:

Drs couldn't figure out if i was suffering from pots or actual arrhythmia.bp meds didn't work for me.put on flecainide-all symptoms gone.arrhythmia?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

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