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@kudzu Good advice. There are so many reasons for tachycardia. Many can be treated with medications...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1284207/

I am not on a medication Mexiletine

Discussion: Ventricular Tachycardia

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Apr 17 5:08pm

@razorclams Hi I love the handle it reminds me of my clam shuckling days working at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/293062/

I also was on Mexiletine for many years

Discussion: Having First Ablation: What to Expect

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Feb 22, 2021

@dajasorenson I had one ablation done on RV and it worked. When started getting tons of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290092/

I was put on a drug called Mexiletine

Discussion: Amiodarone experiences

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Apr 26 6:42am

Hi @marenew, I have no experience with Mexiletine but thought I would share a few references...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760056/

marenew, I have no experience with Mexiletine

Discussion: Any experience with Mexiletine (brand names Mexitil and Namuscla)?

Support Group: Fibromyalgia

Posted: Oct 12, 2022

Hi @azogby I was on this for a couple of years back in 2016-2017. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1240208/

drugs prior to that Amiodarone and Mexiletine

Discussion: Sotalol. Any feedback? To address V tachichardia and Afib/Aflutter

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Feb 18 5:05pm

@ashby1947 Hi I was on Amiodarone for VT for about 10 years and it can have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329040/

during those years I was taken it with Mexiletine ... My point in this story is I believe Mexiletine

Discussion: Has anyone stopped amiodarone and replaced it with a different drug?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 5, 2020

Yes I have tried mexiletine and I am allergic to it. I take a muscle relaxer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/316643/

Yes I have tried mexiletine and I am

Discussion: Myotonia Congenita

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 30, 2020

Hello hotfooted, how are you doing with your symptoms? I wanted to let you and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213695/

success treating my symptoms with Mexiletine

Discussion: Anyone out there with Erythromelalgia?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Dec 19, 2019

You are talking about electrical issues inside the heart. Most ablations are successful, but it does...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293969/

I was put on Mexiletine (spell) which

Discussion: How long does ablation last?

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: May 1 5:52am

@danab I always appreciate your comments as you have really been through it all. My EP...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009229/

They did put me on Mexiletine 150mg

Discussion: Ventricular Tachycardia

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Feb 4, 2024

thatoneguy01, I have an ICD/Pacemaker and my device is remotely monitored every 3 months. It allows...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978754/

I am on Mexiletine which is suppose ... the name though a lot) just to try Mexiletine ... (Mayo Jacksonville) recommends the Mexiletine

Discussion: Managing and Living With PACs and PVCs

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Dec 11, 2023

Several years ago had 5 shocks in 24 hours from my AICD/Pacemaker. Put in Mayo hospital...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947282/

different areas) and recommended start on Mexiletine ... Mexiletine is not like Amiodarone as

Discussion: Atrial fibrillation medications side effects

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Oct 13, 2023

I've had two ablations ( second one had to be done cryogenically - as opposed to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1114788/

with meds - first Metoprolol and then Mexiletine

Discussion: Multiple location PVCs and mitral annular disjunction.

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Jul 30, 2024

No, I have been on a variety of medications, the latest one being Mexiletine. Also tried...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/293061/

medications, the latest one being Mexiletine

Discussion: Having First Ablation: What to Expect

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Feb 21, 2021

Hi Twinktoes Welcome to Connect, I had VT prior to Heart transplant and was on Amiodarone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009174/

transplant and was on Amiodarone and Mexiletine

Discussion: Ventricular Tachycardia

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Feb 3, 2024

Timely, It is Mexiletine Hydrochlolride 150 mg. They make it in 3 doses. Low, intermediate, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959190/

Timely, It is Mexiletine Hydrochlolride

Discussion: Managing and Living With PACs and PVCs

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Nov 5, 2023

windyshores, I see a psychiatric medication specialist at Mayo Clinic. She recommended the Escitalophram to help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978876/

My EP about a month ago put me on Mexiletine

Discussion: Managing and Living With PACs and PVCs

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Dec 12, 2023

Well duh, of course you have tried mexiletine. If I thought I was going to find...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/316645/

Well duh, of course you have tried mexiletine

Discussion: Myotonia Congenita

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 30, 2020

alspvcs9, I have cardiomyopathy also. Tons of PVCs. I had one ablation on right side of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965110/

to try a heart rhythm drug called Mexiletine ... Mexiletine is a drug that leaves the

Discussion: Managing and Living With PACs and PVCs

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Nov 15, 2023

@missdee1993 The medication I take is called Mexiletine. 150 MG every 8 hours. I wanted another...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231993/

The medication I take is called Mexiletine

Discussion: Female 31, constant PVCs. What can I personally do to help myself?

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Feb 8 6:51am