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When I was taking Amiodarone, I dropped into severe bradycardia with lung toxicity. My pulse dropped to 32, and I passed out. At that time I was no longer in AFIB. After I had a pacemaker implanted, I was out of AFIB for 1 year and 7 months. With that new episode of AFIB, I was put on Sotalol. After a month on Sotalol, I spontaneously converted back to normal rhythm. That lasted about 1 year and 4 months when I went back into AFIB. I then was put on Flecainide. After 3 months without converting, I had a cardioversion 2 days ago (so far, I am in normal rhythm). The electrophysiologist wants me to continue to take Flecainide for maintenance. In addition, I am taking Metoprolol, which I have been on since the beginning. Hope this is not too confusing. As you see, I have been on several different meds. Please let me know if you need any clarification.