Reviewer: candybar, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I was diagnosed with Afib three months ago, although I know it had been going on for much longer than that. I was put on Rythmol 225mg 2xday along with Pradaxa. I experienced no relief from the afib and actually felt much worse with shortness of breath, a band like feeling around my chest and muscle soreness. The doctor increased the dose to 425mg 2xday a month later and things just got worse. ... Show Full Comment

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I was diagnosed with Afib three months ago, although I know it had been going on for much longer than that. I was put on Rythmol 225mg 2xday along with Pradaxa. I experienced no relief from the afib and actually felt much worse with shortness of breath, a band like feeling around my chest and muscle soreness. The doctor increased the dose to 425mg 2xday a month later and things just got worse. After a week of that I had a holter monitor that showed brady-tachy syndrome. My meds were changed to Mutaq and Metoprolol. I had almost immediate relief from the afib and the other symptoms I was having. After the first week of getting thru side effects (lightheadedness and headaches) I'm finally starting to feel better. I've only had one afib episode in a week and a half, I'm finally hopefull that I will be able to function! See the doctor again in a couple weeks and as long as I continue to feel okay and my heart rate doesn't go to low all should be good. If not may need to have a pacemaker due to the brady-tachy syndrome.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I am 39 yrs old and have Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and PVCs. I was on beta blockers for years to control the tachyardia. Last year I developed A-FIB - Had 2 episodes - I converted with meds the first time but had to be cardioconverted the second time. They started me on Rythmol SR 325 after the conversion but they had to increase my dose to 425 mg twice daily after about a month. ... Show Full Comment

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I am 39 yrs old and have Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and PVCs. I was on beta blockers for years to control the tachyardia. Last year I developed A-FIB - Had 2 episodes - I converted with meds the first time but had to be cardioconverted the second time. They started me on Rythmol SR 325 after the conversion but they had to increase my dose to 425 mg twice daily after about a month. So far so good!!! PVCs are gone and no atrial fib since August, 2010. Some constipation but that is a side effect I can handle in exchange for heart rate and rhythm control!
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Reviewer: Patty, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I have been taking this medication for over 6 years. It has kept my heart in regular rate and rhythm, BUT I am always nauseous and dizzy for a few hours after each dose. I would like to get off this medication eventually. Anyone else like to share their story with me. I was only 55 years old when I developed a-fib.

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I have been taking this medication for over 6 years. It has kept my heart in regular rate and rhythm, BUT I am always nauseous and dizzy for a few hours after each dose. I would like to get off this medication eventually. Anyone else like to share their story with me. I was only 55 years old when I developed a-fib.
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Reviewer: JerryJ, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Within 4 days of taking Rythmol SR 225 Mg, I became jittery, and could not sit still. I became constipated, and had low energy. I stopped using the medicine, and called my cardiologist to report side effects. While on the medicine, however, I did not get Arrythmia. At least one good thing came out of using this medicine. This medicine is very, very pricy. I am awaiting my cardiologist's nex ... Show Full Comment

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Within 4 days of taking Rythmol SR 225 Mg, I became jittery, and could not sit still. I became constipated, and had low energy. I stopped using the medicine, and called my cardiologist to report side effects. While on the medicine, however, I did not get Arrythmia. At least one good thing came out of using this medicine. This medicine is very, very pricy. I am awaiting my cardiologist's next move. I may have to have the ablition procedure, after all.
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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I was having reocurring atrial fiblalation for over a year sometimes requiring me to go to the emergency room. Tried several different drugs and this has been the only one that seems to work. I get a slight fiblalation once in a while lasting only a few seconds. Otherwise the rythmol has been taking care of my problem.

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I was having reocurring atrial fiblalation for over a year sometimes requiring me to go to the emergency room. Tried several different drugs and this has been the only one that seems to work. I get a slight fiblalation once in a while lasting only a few seconds. Otherwise the rythmol has been taking care of my problem.
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