Talk to your pharmacist for more details.īefore using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney problems, thyroid problems (underactive or overactive). This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-86.īefore taking digoxin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or to similar drugs (such as digitoxin) or if you have any other allergies. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-80 or at In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. 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. Tell your doctor right away if you notice any unusually fast/slow/irregular heartbeat.Ī very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. Though this medication is used to treat a certain type of irregular heartbeat, it may rarely cause other types of irregular heartbeats. Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: weakness, mental/mood changes, vision changes (such as blurred or yellow/green vision), enlarged/tender breasts in men. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, and diarrhea may occur. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.
Some conditions may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped.
Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. To help you remember, use it at the same time each day. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. The dosage of this medication is based on your medical condition, age, body weight, laboratory tests, and response to treatment. Ask your pharmacist if you are not sure when to take any of your medications. If you are taking antacids, kaolin-pectin, milk of magnesia, metoclopramide, sulfasalazine, or aminosalicylic acid, take them as far apart from your digoxin dose as possible. If you are also taking cholestyramine, colestipol, or psyllium, wait at least 2 hours after taking your digoxin dose before taking any of these products.
Take this medication at least 2 hours before or after eating food products that are high in fiber (such as bran). Your body may not absorb this drug as well if you also eat foods that are high in fiber or if you take certain medications. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. If you are using the liquid form of this medication, carefully measure the dose using the dropper provided by the manufacturer. Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually once daily or as directed by your doctor.
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