I have never heard of Sotoial, but I read an article on the web last night that talked about new meds coming out for a-fib that look promising. As far as being on these meds forever, at first my doc said yes, but he says now that once I quit smoking completely (I am trying very hard to, but what a struggle it is! So far all I have been able to do is cut way way down each day) and start exercising again, I may be able to get off of them. Now that it has cooled off some (I am in Georgia) I have started walking again every morning. LOL, let me tell ya, nothing makes you feel as guilty for being lazy all summer as the pain in your legs while walking up a hill! Ow, ow, ow! I think to myself, "serves you right, serves you right!" LOL!!! But you're right, some days it is so hard to get motivated! I have been on these meds since 2006. I used to take Digitek and it was awesome, because I dropped 40 pounds without even trying. Then, (of course! sigh!) they pulled it off the market when they found out it damaged your kidneys. It figures. LOL!! Oh well, my cousin said not to worry about my weight because the end of the world is coming and the skinny ones are going to die first!
{:->) Kidding, just kidding, please "skinny ones" don't be mad! What the heck, if we can't laugh at life, what good is it, right?

Hey, listen I know its tough, but your health is extremely important. Once I was diagnosed with heart disease I started researching and reading more about it. At the time computers weren't even available. So I had to go to the library and read a lot. I found books on healthy diets and I change my diet instantly. It is important to take care of yourself and eat right, because truly a lot a weight can cause other issues and I know that you want the best for yourself. You must take care of you first. It is a tough battle but find what works for you. I had to get used to eating different things, but your taste buds change all the time anyway. I don't eat red meat or pork. I don't eat pork anyway, but I stopped eating red meat 21 years ago and you do feel better. I love fruit and vegetables and I do enjoy eating healthy, My weight is very important to me and I make sure that is maintained. You can do it too, 🙂 Exercising is good too, but your eating habits is more important. Work on both together. People always say to me don't you find it hard to not eat or drink when others are around you and I say no, because they are doing what they have to do and I am doing what I have to do. I don't have a big appetite anyway and I am glad about that. I hope that you will find what works for you and you and only you can do that for yourself. You are first remember that!

I am on diltiazam for a-fib which has stopped the a-fib. Why is doc giving you the second pill. That one might be the culprit. I am usually very sensitive to drugs and the diliaz has not caused me to lose my energy, sex drive, etc, etc. I feel very well. am 78 years female. Would love to go off the Warfaran but doctor says NOT!. Good luck ask doctor to give you only Diltiz to see how it works without the second pill..

I cannot take any heart rhythm meds except Flecainide due to side effects. Trying to keep Afib away or elevated heart rate normal, Flecainide was increased. But I felt horrible, tired and no energy and out-of-sorts. I don’t suggest this but on my own I reduced it from 1 pill 3 times a day to 1 pill 2 times a day….and I began to feel better. After several weeks, I took it down to once a day and feel fabulous. About every 2 weeks, I take an extra one in the evening. I am not a big woman (5’3” 107 pounds) and I think I was taking too much medicine. I am feeling normal now. But please discuss this with your doctor. Good luck.