Atrial Fibrillation Questions (Page 3)

Are there any foods or drinks to avoid when taking rivaroxaban ?

what about alcohol, grapefruit etc.

What lab work should be checked while taking xarelto? PT or INR?

Can I take only half of my 10 mg Xarelto medication a day because the whole 10mg bothers me too muc?

When I take the whole 10mg on a consistent basis, after a few days I feel very anxious and nervous. Is there anything that I can do that will lessen this effect. I have had thyroid cancer which was successfully treated but I have a difficult time taking thyroid medication also. Any help you can... read more

At 71 on Eliquis. Can I use any anti inflammatories?

..inflammatory arthritis as well as A Fib and pacemaker for Sick Sinus Syndrome.

What time of day/night is best to take furosemide?

I have AF of the heart and have a build up of fluid on lungs, I developed swelling in all joints mostly ankles and knees, I was giving furosemide 40 mg. What time of day would I benefit from taking this tablets

Can a person reduce their dose of Xarelto from 20mg to 15mg or 10mg?

Taking 20mg of Xarelto for about 6 months. Lots headaches and sometimes dizzy. Would lowering dose help? Can dose be lowered safety? Can a person get off this drug safely?

Are there exercise limits while on Metoprolol?

I'm an avid runner and am worried knowing this drug is slowing my heart and metabolism, and I might be hurting myself by running and asking my heart to exert?

Can flecainide result in too low a heart rate?

I have been taking 100 mg of flecainide twice a day with 50 mg of metropolol for 2 years after my paroxymal AF resulted in a TIA. The AF is much better but the concern is my heart rate is now as low as 44 when resting and 75-80 when exercising. Normal heart rate is 50 -55.

Does metoprolol affect your libidodo and/or cause ED?

Can metoprolol cause brief weak/dizzy spells?

Just wondering, it's only happened 5 or6 times since last October. Always in the am, and the doc said it probably was a vagal response, but didn't feel it before taking the metoprolol. It only lasts 5-10 seconds then it's over. I'm taking metoprolol succ er 50 mg. for lone afib.

Xarelto - What pain Meds can I take?

Can Flecainide cause exteme anxiety?

Have been on Flecainide 50 twice a day for about a month (am also taking Bisopranol , Warfarin and Bp med). Have had two attacks of AF and flutter in the last six month as well as having PVC's and 'palpitations' for many years. Was put on Sotalol at first but it made my heatbeat... read more

While on metoprolol is it safe to use Cialis(tadalafil)?

I've been on Flecainide for 20 years. (100mg 2X day until just recently when it was bumped up to?

... 150mg 2X day) Any info on long term use. Had two ablations and may be looking at No. 3 soon. The 150's seem to be doing a good job on the a fib and SVT, but they still come to visit occasionally. (67 yr old male/good health/resting heart rate on 150mg tabs is mid to low 40's)

I take Xarelto now I need to take an anti inflammatory for knee arthritis swelling, what can I take?

Just diagnosed with Afib rapid heart beat only every 3 to 4 mos. for 4 to 5 hrs. Dr said I could keep taking 1 aspirin & Ibuprofen that helps my arthritis and joint swelling. Dr changed me to Xarelto now no Aspirin and Ibuprofen. Joints now swell up. What can help and do I have to take Xarelto,... read more