Common Dizziness, Blurred vision, Breathlessness, Abnormal heart rhythm, Headache, Palpitations, Double vision, Weakness, Fatigue, Fever, Edema, Irregular heart rate.

Expert advice for Flecarite Tablet
You have been prescribed Flecarite to treat irregular heart rhythm. Do not start any medicine including prescription or over-the-counter medicines without informing your doctor, as they may alter Flecarite levels in your body. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Please remind your doctor you are taking this medicine every time you visit him and ask him if the medicine can be stopped.

Q. Is Flecarite safe?
Flecarite is safe if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is flecainide or flecainide acetate a blood thinner/beta blocker/nitrate/calcium channel blocker?
Flecainide is Class IC anti-arrhythmic drug and not a blood thinner/beta blocker/nitrate/ calcium channel blocker

Q. Is Flecarite safe for PVCs (premature ventricular complexes)?
Flecarite in combination with beta blocker or calcium channel blocker is used to treat PVCs. It is safe if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor

Q. How long can I take Flecarite for?
Patient should take Flecarite for prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Can I take ibuprofen/ paracetamol/magnesium/ aspirin with flecainide?
Flecainide along with ibuprofen/paracetamol/ magnesium/aspirin do not cause any harmful effects. However, consult your doctor if you develop a severe reaction

Q. Can I take Tylenol (acetaminophen)/ Benadryl/Viagra (sildenafil)/ Valium (diazepam)/ Aleve (naproxen) with Flecarite?
Flecarite along with Tylenol (acetaminophen)/ Benadryl/Viagra (sildenafil)/ Valium (diazepam)/ Aleve (naproxen) does not cause any harmful interactions. However, consult your doctor if you develop a severe reaction

Q. Does Flecarite lower heart rate/cause hair loss/ make you tired/ cause constipation/ shortness of breath/ affect blood pressure/ cause weight gain /memory loss/ depression?
These side effects are rare or uncommon with Flecarite use. Stop taking Flecarite and consult your doctor immediately if you experience one or more of such symptoms.