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Dronedarone and Ranolazine combo for afib

Posted by ptzk @ptzk, Feb 15 10:38am

Was prescribed this at Walter Reed for occasional paroxysmal afib. Have been reluctant to quit daily 37.5 mg metoprolol and jump to this. Wondering if anyone has been prescribed this heart med combo. Was it effective? Side effects? Recommendations? Harmony test trial a few years back showed some positive results.

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chickenfarmer | @chickenfarmer | Feb 16 3:25pm

I tried Multaq and had adverse reaction - stomach upset, diarrhea, fatigue, et al so quit it quickly. I'm convinced Ablation is the best cure for AF and more and more of the medical community seem to agree each year. Meds have alot of downsides, especially anti arrythmics. Check out the AFIB Cure by Day and Bunch.

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Zebra | @californiazebra | Feb 16 8:04pm

I took Multaq and stopped after 3 days as I had all the symptoms of an active heart attack the whole time. Felt horrible. Scary. I am prone to adverse side effects on meds in general. I have not tried any other anti/arrhythmic. Best of luck.

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ptzk | @ptzk | Feb 19 4:44pm
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I tried Multaq and had adverse reaction - stomach upset, diarrhea, fatigue, et al so quit it quickly. I'm convinced Ablation is the best cure for AF and more and more of the medical community seem to agree each year. Meds have alot of downsides, especially anti arrythmics. Check out the AFIB Cure by Day and Bunch.

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@chickenfarmer ,

Appreciate the insight.

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ptzk | @ptzk | Feb 19 4:45pm
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I took Multaq and stopped after 3 days as I had all the symptoms of an active heart attack the whole time. Felt horrible. Scary. I am prone to adverse side effects on meds in general. I have not tried any other anti/arrhythmic. Best of luck.

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@californiazebra

Thanks for the insight.

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mfpiano | @mfpiano | Feb 23 4:47pm

Thank you for sharing your experience w Multaq.

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