Guest guest Posted April 3, 2002 Report Share Posted April 3, 2002 Hi Joe: When I went into the hospital back in October of 2000 to start Dofetilide/Tikosyn, I also experienced extreme anxiety and nervousous. I had pins and needles in my hands and feet and just plaine old sick. I hated it! They called it * Panic Attacks*. A Relaxation Nurse visited with me for an hour every day and walked me through the greatest relaxation techniques - and it worked. By the time I left the hospital, everything was back to normal including my heart. Except for two minor Afib episodes, I have been in NSR for a year and half. They originally put me on 500 Dofetilide twice a day, but when I was released, they reduced it to 375 2x daily. Here's to NSR and feeling really good really soon! Ellen 68 NC " It's no longer a question of staying healthy. It's a question of finding a sickness you like " (Jackie Mason) ************************************ ----- Original Message ----- From: venusme7 (snip) I am not doing great on this Tikosyn. I feel constantly light headed and having alot of afib runs (snip). Has anyone experienced this horrible feeling? Joe in NH ******************** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2002 Report Share Posted April 4, 2002 Joe in NH Tikosyn at 375 mg bid has minimal side effects problems for me and did not control my afib completely. We tried 500 mg bid and after 3 weeks I began to experience a very uncomfortable constant anxiety and even panic attacks which I had never experienced before. Insomnia got worse as well. The dose was reduced and the problems subsided. So, I guess it was a side effect. Thanks for your post it made me feel better. N Furrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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