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I have been taken off amiodarone and prescribed flecainide for an arrhythmia, however the flecainide is making the arrhythmias worst. can i stop it and restart amiodarone?

Q: i have been taken off amiodarone and prescribed flecainide for an arrhythmia, however the flecainide is making the arrhythmias worst. can i stop it and restart amiodarone?

: That is definitely possible ( flecainide worsening arrhythmia), however due to complexity it should be discussed with your cardiologist as to what the goals are, reasons for why needed to be changed from amiodarone to flecainide and in the context of your overall medical situation.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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That is definitely possible ( flecainide worsening arrhythmia), however due to complexity it should be discussed with your cardiologist as to what the goals are, reasons for why needed to be changed from amiodarone to flecainide and in the context of your overall medical situation.

Answered 11/5/2022

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A member asked:

I have been taken off amiodarone and prescribed flecainide for an arrhythmia, however the flecainide is making the arrhythmias worst. can i stop it and restart amiodarone?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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