very tired lately

[Sandy SHields]

I had mitral valve surgery back in 1983 with a b-jork shiley mitral valve. I really haven't had any problems with it at all. I started having a fib last october which has given me problems two cardioversions in less than 6 month. i have been put on two different meds now I am on Rythmol 425mg twice a day.I am not sure if it is the medicine or not but I have been extremely tired this last two weeks. I have to make my self do things like got to work,clean house etc. is there anyone out there that takes this med and having the same effects as I am ? Thanks

 

[PJmomrunner]

Hi Sandy:

My dad's on propafanone for A-fib, so I was interested in your question. I don't know how much dad takes, but a quick google brought me to: http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/propafen_ids.htm. It sounds like yours is a pretty high dosage according to rxlist and I'll bet it hits expecially hard when you're taking it in 2 doses a day instead of the 3 smaller doses a day they describe. Did your doc start you on a lower dose and work you up to what you're taking? Have you called your doc to let him/her know how you're feeling? I hope someone else has some insight for you. Take care.

 

[Karlynn]

Have you had your hemoglobin checked? Maybe you are anemic. That is not unusual, particularly with the older valves. I've been really "draggin' my wagon" the last 3 weeks or so. I had my 6 mo check w/ my cardio last week and sure enough, I'm anemic. She put me on Feosol 65mg/day and after about 4 days, I feel my energy coming back.

It may not be the answer, but it would be worth checking since it's just a simple blood test.

 

[Sandy SHields]

Hi Sandy:

My dad's on propafanone for A-fib, so I was interested in your question. I don't know how much dad takes, but a quick google brought me to: http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/propafen_ids.htm. It sounds like yours is a pretty high dosage according to rxlist and I'll bet it hits expecially hard when you're taking it in 2 doses a day instead of the 3 smaller doses a day they describe. Did your doc start you on a lower dose and work you up to what you're taking? Have you called your doc to let him/her know how you're feeling? I hope someone else has some insight for you. Take care.

Yes they started me on 325 mg twice a day then they went to 3 times a day until the the hosp, and pharm. could get the med in stock no one carried it in 425 mg doses. well actually the hosp. didn't have any at all I had to take my own that I had while in the hosp. being cardioverted.

 

[Sandy SHields]

Hi Sandy:

My dad's on propafanone for A-fib, so I was interested in your question. I don't know how much dad takes, but a quick google brought me to: http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/propafen_ids.htm. It sounds like yours is a pretty high dosage according to rxlist and I'll bet it hits expecially hard when you're taking it in 2 doses a day instead of the 3 smaller doses a day they describe. Did your doc start you on a lower dose and work you up to what you're taking? Have you called your doc to let him/her know how you're feeling? I hope someone else has some insight for you. Take care.

Yes they started me on 325 mg twice a day then they went to 3 times a day until the the hosp, and pharm. could get the med in stock no one carried it in 425 mg doses. well actually the hosp. didn't have any at all I had to take my own that I had while in the hosp. being cardioverted. Hope your dad is doing alright. Thanks for the reply.

 

[Sandy SHields]

Have you had your hemoglobin checked? Maybe you are anemic. That is not unusual, particularly with the older valves. I've been really "draggin' my wagon" the last 3 weeks or so. I had my 6 mo check w/ my cardio last week and sure enough, I'm anemic. She put me on Feosol 65mg/day and after about 4 days, I feel my energy coming back.

It may not be the answer, but it would be worth checking since it's just a simple blood test.

No haven't seen the Dr. yet I have an appoint Aug 2 so maybe he will check it then. That sounds like a great idea thanks