What are the most common side effects of digoxin?

Common side effects

  • Feeling confused, dizzy or generally unwell.
  • Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting) and loss of appetite.
  • Diarrhoea.
  • Changes in your vision (including blurred vision and not being able to look at bright light)
  • Skin rashes.

Why is digoxin no longer used?

The use of digoxin is limited because the drug has a narrow therapeutic index and requires close monitoring. Digoxin can cause many adverse events, is involved in multiple drug interactions, and can result in toxicity. Despite its limitations, however, digoxin has a place in therapy.

What is the most serious adverse effect of digoxin?

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

When should you not use digoxin?

For people with ventricular fibrillation: Digoxin can’t be used if you have ventricular fibrillation. It may make your ventricular fibrillation worse. For people with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome: If you have Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, you’re at a higher risk for an abnormal heart rhythm.

What food should be avoided when taking digoxin?

Digoxin, High-Fiber Diets, and Herbs Dietary fiber, specifically insoluble fiber such as wheat bran, can slow down the absorption of digoxin and lessen its effectiveness. To prevent this, elders should take digoxin at least one hour before or two hours after eating a meal. Herb use can also affect digoxin.

Does digoxin make you pee a lot?

Makes you urinate very frequently. Can cause low levels of important electrolytes, such as potassium.

Is digoxin a high risk drug?

Digoxin is a high-alert medication because of its narrow therapeutic range and high drug-to-drug interactions (DDIs). Approximately 50% of digoxin toxicity cases are preventable, which motivated us to improve the treatment outcomes of digoxin.

What foods should I avoid while taking digoxin?

What should you avoid when taking digoxin?

Digoxin has many interactions, including:

  1. Erythromycin and tetracycline (antibiotics)
  2. Antiarrhythmic drugs (amiodarone)
  3. Calcium channel blockers.
  4. Over-the-counter antacids.
  5. Hawthorn (an herbal remedy)
  6. Black licorice.
  7. Large amounts of oatmeal, milk and high-fibre cereals.

Can you eat bananas with digoxin?

People taking digoxin should therefore avoid taking potassium supplements, or eating large quantities of fruit (e.g., bananas), unless directed to do so by their doctor. On the other hand, many people taking digoxin are also taking a diuretic; in these individuals, increased intake of potassium may be needed.

What is the best time of day to take digoxin?

You can take digoxin with or without food, but it’s best to take it at the same time each day. Most people take it in the morning after breakfast. You’ll usually take it once a day. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water.

Does digoxin affect appetite?

SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, and diarrhea may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.