All rights reserved. But let’s get some facts straight. Always have enough of this medication on hand. These medications are not usually taken together. I had to stop Flecainide because cardiologist have seen a Brugada pattern on...Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked. Haha yes we still have to keep living life don't we! Drug interactions are reported among people who take Flecainide acetate and Alcohol together. If only i didnt have such an addictive personality.....I am with you on that I could kill for a glass of red wine but it isnt worth it.I couldn't help laugh at your post Jonathan. Anyone who tries to drink is risking cutting their life short and going to have continued hospital stays. Consult your healthcare professional (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) for more in formation. Check your supply before vacations, holidays and other times when you may not be able to get more. Alcohol can make the dizziness caused by the medication worse. The racing heart, the headaches and the crazy feeling in my head had all gotten worse which is why I stopped drinking Sept. 2017. The study is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9 people who take Flecainide acetate and Alcohol from the FDA, and is updated regularly. and for me that is great.I stopped drinking alcohol but only because i knew i couldnt stop at one and if people are celebrating with Champaign ,like at new year, i will join them in a glass. I've made my own a couple of times and it's miles better than anything you get in the pub. One cardiologist told me to give up alcohol, another said a glass of wine did no harm - I take 200mg of Flecainide.Side effects and warnings about Flecainide mostly state that alcohol may increase the effects of the drug. Ok. That’s how you got there. I have had 6 cardioversions and one ablation. But i know that 1 glass would be 1 bottle before very long. Not one of those of 6 afib sessions was triggered by alcohol. Alcohol is a known trigger. I brew beer and my last batch came out pretty strong AND tasty....!i am also on 200mg flec, but i don't notice any difference from the flec the day after a bit of drinking.Can't beat a good bit of home brew. By trying to continue to enjoy wine. The evidence is very dependent on who you talk to, what you read, your metabolism, symptoms, diagnosis, etc etc. I have cut down myself and am wary of the flutters etc. Some reports may have incomplete information.Patients can bring a copy of the report to their healthcare provider to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood. I used to like having a drink but always less per week than government guidelines and never binging. Beer doesn't seems to bother me as much. I know it would be better to stop but for now I'm looking at moderation and trying to live life and enjoy it the best I can!I am trying this moderation thing too, but this past festive season was unusually festive! I hate not being able to have a glass of wine. At the moment I could not put my hand on my heart and say that the Flecainide is doing its job completely for 2 reasons. I think your wife may be right about the flec. But I want to provide some balance. Only you can make the decision based on what you feel - I decided to stop completely immediately on diagnosis because I know myself and that reducing to one glass of wine would never work for me. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. I am not debilitated by AF, my heart rate goes up, its normally low, and I experience the fluttery felling which is uncomfortable but thats it.I thinks its all a balance, you cant let AF get on top of you mentally. Flecainide may cause some people to become dizzy, lightheaded, or less alert than they are normally. 0 comment. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of eHealthMe.com's terms of service and privacy policy. alcohol flecainide. Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. Flecainide is an oral medication used to prevent paroxysmal atrial fibrillation/flutter, ventricular arrhythmias, and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. I am on FLEC 200mg . I've not experienced anything like that after alcohol. I am not advocating alcohol consumption. Flecainide can cause dizziness, headaches, fatigue and tremor. Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. It is a powerful drug and i suspect it makes the effects of alcohol more exagerated. Someone on heart meds shouldn't be asking this question. Dr. Harold Fields answered. It makes me think im seeing things in my peripheral vision ,among other side effects , and thats without any drink! I'm on 2 x 50mg of flec a day. Ok, I know. Since onset of PAF many years ago , I have simply avoided alcohol . It is not a trigger for everyone. I normally have an episode...without any episodes. 60 years experience Family Medicine. I'm on 200mg flec daily and like you Jonathan enjoy a few Now and then although I know Im going to suffer for it next day. Im not fanatical about it.I would like to say that it doesnt bother me but the truth is that there are times when i would kill for a glass of red!