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Thank you for your reply. I have repeatedly asked the doctor if my frequent bouts with afib can affect my heart. He has said no. However, I am beginning to question this. I was never quite sure if taking medication would eliminate afib or if it just would prevent clots, etc. Now I am reading that even on Eliquis a person could have a stroke or heart attack. What info have you come across? My hesitation to change from metoprolol to multaq, feccainide, etc. is the affect on other organs like the kidneys, liver. Also, dizziness, stomach upset, gastro problems. Right now all my lab tests are completely normal..I am just so hesitant and really worried about this recurring afib. Is the purpose of afib treatment to eliminate it or just to protect us when it occurs? Is it expected that afib episodes will occur regularly? Thanks for listening! Any info will be appreciated!
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So I think Multaq is the afib anti arrhythmic that has the least side effects, liver issues being the big one. But, it’s also my understanding that it’s not terribly effective. I took multaq in combination with eliquis and 25 mg metoprolol. I had consistent breakthrough episodes. Now on Sotolol with no metoprolol and all good. While you can still throw a clot with eliquis, the likelihood goes down DRAMATICALLY while on it. If you don’t like the idea of a blood thinner, there is a “watchman” device they can implant. Might be worth talking to your dr about that.