Hello,I m a 52 year old male in reasonably good health . I had an episode last Monday where my heart went into Afib for no apparent underlying causes. I have been on Hydrocodone 10/650 since 2011 for pain management of spinsl fusion I had. Could the medication be aggravating my heart?
Hello and thanks for writing. I can understand your concern and would try to help you in the best possible way. There have been some studies that have shown that opiates like HY Chat Doctor.  In any case you should consult a cardiologist who would evaluate you for AF and begin a management plan. He would also assess you for risk of developing clot and take a call on necessity of anticoagulation.