Re: What are alternates to Pacerone for AF
From: Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD (andrew_at_heartmdphd.com)
Date: 12/18/04
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Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 07:15:39 -0500
Larry Hazel wrote:
>
> I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation just over a year ago. After
> several month of coumadin, my cardiologist put me on Pacerone. I know I
> should have looked earlier, but I looked at www.pacerone.com and they do
> not recommend it for treatment of AF. They also recommend its use as a
> last resort for the conditions it treats because of nasty side effects.
>
> I want to talk to my doctor about this, but I don't know what is
> recommended for AF.
>
> Comments? Suggestions?
Simple rate control with other medications such a betablockers, calcium
channel blockers, and/or digoxin in the setting of warfarin
anticoagulation for stroke prevention is an acceptable alternative.
Hope the above information helps you.
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