Common Questions about Flecainide

Why is flecainide high risk?

Flecainide is high risk because it can lead to increased mortality in people with a recent heart attack, new irregular heartbeats, worsening congestive heart failure, and ECG changes like QT prolongation. Your cardiologist will prescribe this medicine to you only if you are not at high risk of these complications and if the benefits of flecainide therapy outweigh the risks.

Is flecainide a calcium channel blocker?

No, flecainide is not a calcium channel blocker. It helps to slow electrical signals and stabilize abnormal heartbeats by blocking sodium channels.

Is flecainide safe to take daily and long-term?

Flecainide is safe to take daily at the recommended dose as prescribed by your doctor. You may need to take this medication long-term, even lifelong. Do not stop taking flecainide without talking to your doctor. Doing so could make your irregular heartbeat worse.

Does flecainide raise blood pressure?

Taking flecainide by mouth has minimal effects on blood pressure.

Does flecainide work immediately?

It may take a few days for you to notice an improvement in your symptoms, such as palpitations after you start taking flecainide. Tell your doctor if your symptoms continue. Your provider may increase your flecainide dose.

What is the price of flecainide without insurance?

Without insurance, flecainide can be as high as $203.89, but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $30.94 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price, and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can also use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name versions. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescription drugs—whether you have insurance or not.

What is the price of flecainide with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on flecainide—Copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins.

You could save up to 80% on your prescription medication with a free BuzzRx discount coupon for flecainide. When using the BuzzRx lookup tool to find the price of your medicine, be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity to receive the most accurate discounted pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not.