Re: are Claretin and Allegra okay?

[Guest guest]

Trudy,

After feeling the effects of a cold, I took some Neo-Citron, a hot drink

before going to bed one evening to help releive the symtoms and get some

sleep. I woke the next morning in a-fib. I took my usual 300mg of

Propafenone right away, and 300mg 2hours later. After getting back to NSR,

I went to see my family doctor. I asked him if he felt that the Neo-Citron

may have been a trigger. He said it is a definate possibility, and that I

should avoid all anti-histamines, and most cold medicines. From what I

understand there is something similar to Ephedrine in them and being a

stimulant, can put us into a-fib. I did notice after on the back of the

packaging that is states if you have heart troubles, not to take this

product. So I would suggest reading the labels to see if they mention

anything.

Hope this helps,

Mark

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>Reply-To: AFIBsupport

>To: AFIBsupport

>Subject: are Claretin and Allegra okay?

>Date: Wed, 09 Apr 2003 10:44:12 -0000

>

>Has anyone taken the allergy meds Claretin or Allegra? Are they okay

>in terms of afib, or are they stimulants?

>

>Thanks,

>

>Trudy

>

>

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[Guest guest]

What is Propafenone - how is it used?

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> Reply-To: AFIBsupport

> Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 08:22:52 -0700

> To: AFIBsupport

> Subject: Re: are Claretin and Allegra okay?

>

> Propafenone

[Guest guest]

When I first started with a-fib, my cardiologist told me that the

only OTC med that I could take for a cold would be corcidin.

I have not asked my EP since I have been on tikosyn/dofetalide if I

can take any OTC or Rx med for a cold.

I know my EP okayed ammodium AD and anti-nausea med used when flying

(can't remember the name), but I would think that the list may be

different for different patients based on RX heart med being taken.

I know I was told to avoid products with caffeine and anti-histamines.

Hope this helps.

cb

SNIP So I would suggest reading the labels to see if they mention

> anything.

>

> Mark

>

> >From: " trudyjhagain " <trudyjh@a...>

> >Reply-To: AFIBsupport

> >To: AFIBsupport

> >Subject: are Claretin and Allegra okay?

> >Date: Wed, 09 Apr 2003 10:44:12 -0000

> >

> >Has anyone taken the allergy meds Claretin or Allegra? Are they

okay

> >in terms of afib, or are they stimulants?

SNIP

[Guest guest]

Dear Warren,

Propafenone (brand name Rythmol) is a Class 1C antiarrhythmic drug.

It is a Calcium Channel Blocker that works by decreasing the speed of

electrical conduction in the heart muscle and makes the heart tissue

less sensitive. It is in the same class as flecainide (Tambocor). It is

often prescribed for people with Paroxysmal (occasional) A-Fib with

structurally normal hearts.

A-FibFriendSteve

Warren wrote:

>What is Propafenone - how is it used?

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Guys, I am getting old but is Rythol a beta blocker and the name for

Sotelol?

I was told that any drug ending in ol was a beta blocker? Happy to be proved

wrong on this.

Warren, you might be better trying Fecainide this works well in some patients,

it did not on me but I am extreamly sensitive to drugs.

If your feeling rough and your quality of life is being inhibited why pay the

Drs fees to try the drugs on you. If I had my time again I would try one i.e.

flecainide, then try soltelol( Icant take this as I have asthma) then asked for

doefetilde.

My 2c worth.

C Uk

Always bear in mind this life is not a rehearsal its the real thing.

Dear Warren,

Propafenone (brand name Rythmol) is a Class 1C antiarrhythmic drug.

It is a Calcium Channel Blocker that works by decreasing the speed of

electrical conduction in the heart muscle and makes the heart tissue

less sensitive. It is in the same class as flecainide (Tambocor). It is

often prescribed for people with Paroxysmal (occasional) A-Fib with

structurally normal hearts.

A-FibFriendSteve

Warren wrote:

>What is Propafenone - how is it used?

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi , a lot (if not all???) of betablocker generic names do end in 'lol'

It's another good reason to use the generic names

(It's much easier to guess metoprolol is a beta blocker than Lopressor even

though they are one and the same med )

the story does get a little murky though...

Sotalol exhibits other properties along with its betablocker ability.

Propafenone, a Class Ic drug also possesses beta-blocking activity.

So it's always a good idea to search for the monograph to get the picture.

(there's some monograph links in our links page and lot to be found in the

popular search engines)

The only brand name I know for sotalol is Betapace and, as mentioned in another

post, Rythmol is the brand name for

propafenone.

Thankfully, we are all getting old

All the best.

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D