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@shebattine There are thousands who use Flecainide for years, or they use it when required using a 'pill-in-pocket' approach. It's a safe drug, but as will all medications, some bodies object to them and they need to try another drug.
You have little to lose by not at least trialing it for a couple of weeks to see if it is a good fit, and who knows....you may find it's just the ticket. You can always stop if you know what the typical counterindications are, what the side effects typically are, and if you can see them building up in your system.
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@gloaming Thank you for your very valid thoughts on the use of Flecainide. I was never informed of the "pill in the pocket approach" but that is a good question for my heart doc and your mention of at least trying it sounds reasonable. I shall mention both the "pill in the pocket" as well as stopping it according to reactions. Appreciate idea as we (I) sometimes get stuck in one thought process!
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@gloaming Thank you for your insightful comment, that does make a lot of sense and I appreciate the feedback. I was given the impression by the doc that you can never stop it once you start it.