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A member asked:

I have an afib and i'm looking for a medicine with less side effects & stress. so far i have 2 choices the carvidilol and cardizem. which is better?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Two different: Both medicstions are for rate control. As a cardiologist we favor betablocker therefore carvedilol. However betablockes sometimes can cause fatigue and erictile dysfunction in men. Talk to your doctor.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Either one: Side effects from medications are often idiosyncratic - anyone can get any of them from any medication. Both these medications are usually well-tolerated.

Dr Niazi agreed

Answered 9/6/2013

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A member asked:

If paroxysmal Afib is reasonably controlled with medications such as Flecainide and Carvedilol, would an alblation still be recommended in a person with an otherwise healthy heart?

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A member asked:

Is flecainide 50 mg and carvedilol 25 mg both twice daily safe? Recently dx with paroxysmal afib. Previous dx hypertension 6 yrs ago that is now controlled. Cholesterol 160 range with meds. Otherwise healthy?

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A member asked:

I had afib and had a ablation and now have left atrium tachacardia, now they want to do another ablation. I am on coreg (carvedilol) and flecainide. What to do?

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A member asked:

Have proxysml afib on coreg (carvedilol) BP iin the 120/65 range and pulse around 65 pulse sspikes to 95 sometimes short of breath and heart seems to race ideas?

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A member asked:

Proxsytmal afib/fatigue and sob effecting quality of life on coreg (carvedilol) had CHF prior to coreg (carvedilol) treatment meeting with an ep what will happen?

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