I'm back on Multaq as well as carvedilol (generic Coreg),furosimide, magnesium, potassium, pravastatin, generic Prilosec, paroxotine (generic Paxil), and levothyroxin. With the exception of the Prilosec, everything is the same as before surgery. For as long as I'm still taking the Loritab (1/2 of a 5/325 every 8 hours or so) I'll be taking the Prilosec.
It took nearly 3 weeks for my heart to settle into a sinus rhythm after the full cox-maze IV, AV replacement, and Mitral valve repair. During that time, I began cardio therapy and was generally able to do all that was asked of me. I had a really rough week one week out of the hospital. That was the result of doing too much, too soon.
One thing I've found with Multaq is that you really don't "feel" anything. It's supposed to help your heart rhythm remain constant.
I do know that from time to time, I get little dizzy spells, especially if it's nearly time to take my meds, or if I've just taken them, and they haven't had time to get into my system yet. Generally my bp is on the high side and pulse on the low side just before med times. Mid-day, at cardio therapy, I'm spot on.
