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Tikosyn and side effects

Posted by bobcat763g @bobcat763g, Sep 17 2:37pm

Hello,
I am 59 yrs old and have been on tikosyn since July 1st.
Since that time I have had quite a bit of fatige and general body aches.
I am on 500 mg 2 times a day.
I went in on 7/1/24 for the dosing and an hr after my rate went from 126 to 38 with a 14 second pause...they put in a dual lead pacemaker at that time.
Just wondering if anyone else has had symptoms like mine?
Thanks

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healthseeker77 | @healthseeker77 | Sep 17 5:10pm

On the WebMD website about Tikosyn under “Warnings” it says:
“Warnings
Though this medication often gives great benefits to people with irregular heartbeat, it may rarely cause a serious new irregular heartbeat. When starting, restarting, or increasing your dose with this drug, your doctor will recommend that you stay in the hospital for at least 3 days for proper monitoring.”
https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-18013/tikosyn-oral/details

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bobcat763g | @bobcat763g | Sep 17 7:44pm
In reply to @healthseeker77 "On the WebMD website about Tikosyn under “Warnings” it says: “Warnings Though this medication often gives..." + (show)
@healthseeker77

On the WebMD website about Tikosyn under “Warnings” it says:
“Warnings
Though this medication often gives great benefits to people with irregular heartbeat, it may rarely cause a serious new irregular heartbeat. When starting, restarting, or increasing your dose with this drug, your doctor will recommend that you stay in the hospital for at least 3 days for proper monitoring.”
https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-18013/tikosyn-oral/details

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I was ar mayo 3 days for the dosing process

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emo44 | @emo44 | Sep 18 6:40am

I have been on tikosyn 250 mg. since September 2023. I am 80 years old and was in persistent Afib for six months with no relief from rate medications, which caused a great deal of fatigue. I have now been in sinus rhythm with no issues for a year and am hoping medication continues to work. I did have headaches for a short time after starting tikosyn but those didn't last long. I hope you find the solution to your side effects or a solution to your Afib. It's not fun.

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bobcat763g | @bobcat763g | Sep 18 6:44am
In reply to @emo44 "I have been on tikosyn 250 mg. since September 2023. I am 80 years old and..." + (show)
@emo44

I have been on tikosyn 250 mg. since September 2023. I am 80 years old and was in persistent Afib for six months with no relief from rate medications, which caused a great deal of fatigue. I have now been in sinus rhythm with no issues for a year and am hoping medication continues to work. I did have headaches for a short time after starting tikosyn but those didn't last long. I hope you find the solution to your side effects or a solution to your Afib. It's not fun.

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I did not have afib...I had aflutter.
I hope something can be done for the fatige...maybe lower the dose of the drug...will find out a week from today when I see the heart rythem specialist.

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wyomingmiller208 | @wyomingmiller208 | Sep 18 8:22am

I have not experienced that at all. Low heart rate but never a pause. Good luck and hope they get it stabilized.

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bobcat763g | @bobcat763g | Sep 18 8:32am

I am stable...normal sinus rythem since 2nd week of july...just tired and aches

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lindy9 | @lindy9 | Sep 18 12:47pm

side effects as listed in google - Blurred vision.
chest pain or discomfort. confusion. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position. slow or irregular heartbeat. sweating. unusual tiredness or weakness.

These side effects would not be listed if lots did not have them. Why I take no drugs.

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