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76 hypertensive w paroxysmal afib was on amiodarone for 3 yrs now switched to flecanide 75 mg bid with metoprolol 12.5 better but still has attacks ?
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Rate: Glad you are finding a combination that is working. Medically talk to your provider about increasing dose of Metoprolol. Other things you may find helpful: continue to exercise, mag glycinate, co Q10, control BP.
Answered 6/5/2019
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