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I have paroxysmal af and use flecainide/bisopresol as a pill in the pocket. if i get covid and develop af is it safe to use flecainide /bisopresol which work well for me when in af?
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You would certainly be in better shape to handle a covid infection being in normal sinus rhythm than in uncontrolled A Fib. By all means take your pill in pocket meds if necessary. I'm sure your physician & your cardiologist would agree with this advice, but you can check with them as well.
Answered 5/25/2023
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