Flecainide: how to take it safely
Tambocor
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Treats certain fast or abnormal heart rhythms.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow with water.
When to take it
Take it at the same times each day, as prescribed.
Take it with
With or without food.
What to avoid
- Stopping suddenly.
- Tell your doctor if you have had a heart attack or heart failure.
- Tell your pharmacist about other medicines you take.
Possible side effects
Dizziness, blurred vision, headache, tiredness.
Get help if
Fainting, palpitations, chest pain or worsening breathlessness: get urgent help.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.