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Flecainide is a rhythm control agent is a kind of cardiovascular drug.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Rhythm control drug

Brands

Tambocor

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Dizziness
Fatigue
Tremor
Abdominal pain
Chest pain
Headache
Nausea
Vision distortion
Heart palpitations
Vision loss
Loss of strength
Chest pain or discomfort
Shaking hands or tremor

Treats

A-fib (atrial fibrillation)
3.4
66 reviews

Related questions

A 39-year old asked:

What are uses for tambocor (flecainide)?

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A 32-year old asked:

What is the normal dosage of flecainide?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 41-year old asked:

What contraindications of flecainide exist?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 36-year old asked:

I need some info on the use of tambocor(flecainide)?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 33-year old asked:

What is the difference between flecainide and tambacor?

2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

A 45-year old asked:

What would happen if I took tambocor (flecainide) and monofeme?

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A 45-year old female asked:

What will happen if you take too much flecainide then prescribed?

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A 66-year old female asked:

Does it matter if you sometimes take Flecainide after 11 hours or sometimes after 12 hours

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A 68-year old male asked:

I took two dosages of Flecainide at the same time by mistake. How can I correct the future dosages?

1 doctor answer • 6 doctors weighed in

A 66-year old female asked:

I am on Flecainide 100mg twice a day. I am not sure about the interval between doses. Does it have to be exactly 12 hours?

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A 40-year old asked:

Can someone take penicillin with flecainide?

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A 46-year old asked:

If taking flecainide and can you have a drink with it?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 68-year old female asked:

Dr says its ok for me to stop flecainide cold turkey but I read. It's better to do it gradually ?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 66-year old female asked:

Is Flecainide dangerous with a PFO Closure ?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 34-year old asked:

Is flecainide a good medication to control svt?

3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 63-year old male asked:

Can you take flecainide without taking metoprolol?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 31-year old asked:

Can someone take metoprolol when taking flecainide?

3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 44-year old asked:

Can someone consume alcohol while taking flecainide?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 38-year old asked:

Can someone consume alcohol while taking flecainide meds?

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A 66-year old female asked:

What is the best way of monitoring Flecainide to ensure VF is avoided?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 22-year old female asked:

I have to take metoprolol and flecainide should I take them together ?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 65-year old male asked:

I'm Af Paroxymal. How long the flecainide ( tambocor) treatmant be allowed?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 43-year old asked:

Is there a way I can get my prescription medicine flecainide for free or with a minimal co-pay?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A member asked:

I am on Flecainide 100mg per 12 hrs. Is it ok to use an essential oil with grapefruit on my skin?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 66-year old female asked:

I have had a PFO closure in 2010. I am currently on Flecainide for AF which is working. Is a PFO closure ok with Flecainide?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 33-year old female asked:

I'm on flecainide 50mg bid. My symptoms seem worse since I started the med 5 days ago. My doc wants me to increase dose 100mg bid. What do you think?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A member asked:

I forgot that I took my nightly pills earlier and just took them again in error. It was PRADAXA TAMBACOR FLECAINIDE AND TAMOXIFAN. Can anything ha?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 27-year old asked:

How does flecainide affect coumadin (warfarin)?

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A 33-year old asked:

How does diltiazem and flecainide affect the heart?

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A 34-year old asked:

Does Benadryl (diphenhydramine) react with flecainide?

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