28 years old - new a-fib patient

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Hi all - I am 28 years old and spent last Saturday night in the

emergency room with my first episode of a-fib. Took six hours to

convert. I saw a cardiologist yesterday and she prescribed

flecainide (tambocor). I have suffered from daily palpitations for

the last 5-7 years and she said that this medication will relieve my

palps and prevent another episode of a-fib. I also read that

flecainide has some substantial side effects. Is there anyone out

there around my age that has taken flecainide? Did you have side

effects? Is this a normal treatment for a-fib? Does anyone know if

my palps were an early indication of a-fib? My cardiologist says

no. I have had all of the tests...echocardiogram, stress test, etc.

and did not have any underlying heart disease. Please help. Thanks.