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Does Diclofenac Or Testim Cause Atrial Fibrillation?

I just started takeing Diclofenic for arthritis ans testim to increase my testosterone. I went into afib 4 times in 7 weeks, so I quit taking both. I have not went into afib for 3 months. Which medication would you say is more likely causing my afib.
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Hi,

Researchers found that the rate of first time cardiovascular events include development of irregular heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation, heart attacks, or death from heart problems are 20 to 30 percent higher among people who have started taking diclofenac than among people who have started taking ibuprofen or naproxen, which are also NSAIDS. Increased risk are found for atrial fibrillation, stroke, heart attack and cardiac death in case of both sexes of all ages even at low doses.

Again, studies indicate that Testim which is testosterone in therapeutic class also can lead to develop atrial fibrillation, Ischaemic stoke, heart attacks, etc.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr.Zubayer Alam, General and Family Physician.
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Does Diclofenac Or Testim Cause Atrial Fibrillation?

Hi, Researchers found that the rate of first time cardiovascular events include development of irregular heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation, heart attacks, or death from heart problems are 20 to 30 percent higher among people who have started taking diclofenac than among people who have started taking ibuprofen or naproxen, which are also NSAIDS. Increased risk are found for atrial fibrillation, stroke, heart attack and cardiac death in case of both sexes of all ages even at low doses. Again, studies indicate that Testim which is testosterone in therapeutic class also can lead to develop atrial fibrillation, Ischaemic stoke, heart attacks, etc. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr.Zubayer Alam, General and Family Physician.