LANOXIN Reviews (DIGOXIN)Average Rating: 3.2 (9 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare LANOXIN with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LANOXIN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | Cardiomyopathy | Terrible Facial Swelling, Mental Confusion, Irritability. GSK BRING BACK LANOXICAPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | I did not experience any side effects while taking Lanoxicaps. ON LANOXIN, I FELT TERRIBLE. GSK,PLEASE PUT THE PATIENT FIRST - RATHER THAN PROFITS - BRING BACK LANOXICAPS FOR US CHF PATIENTS!!!!!!!!! | F | 51 | 5 months 125 mcg 1X day | 3/21/2011 | 4 | CHF | None as far as I can tell. | I was put on digoxin and spironlactone (water pill) at the same time when I was diagnosed with CHF. Due to the water pill I peed 11 lbs of water the first 24 hours I was on it, and could finally sleep flat and not sitting up on 4 pillows. it was glorious to curl up in a little ball with no irregular heart beat and just sleep! one thing i learned is that it is imperative to drink enough water while on digoxin, as if you don't, it can turn into a poison and you can slip into a coma, especially if exercise is involved on say a hot day. so drink plenty of water plus other liquids. blood tests to check your digoxin blood levels are also imperative, it must be at a certain level to work effectively. My blood levels have just gotten too low and I have been having heart problems again. | F | 56 | 3 years | 8/29/2008 | 5 | heart rate strength | occasional yellow halos around objects, dosage @ 0.125mcg switched to digitek, possible drug reaction to warfarin and/or my other drugs, I'm drug sensitive | F | 55 | 7 years | 7/7/2007 | 3 | atrial flutter | None at the beginning, then, after 6 months, I am experiencing some regular pounding in the chest and anxiety for 3 days recently. Going to call cardiologist. | Helped with atrial flutters, they are not as painful and don't last as long. | F | 51 | 6 days | 6/4/2007 | 1 | tachicardia | suden confusion, not able to walk, tachicardia that was worse than without taking it | 42 | 20 days | 3/30/2007 | 5 | chf; arrythmia; svt ; cardiomyopath | none | its made a big differene in the symptoms i used to notice as well as keeping my heart beating at a healthy pace (not too fast for me). sometimes an extra dose (dr tells me to take via phone consult)keeps me out of the ER- which we all hate! :) | F | 36 | 6 months | 9/13/2005 | 2 | Heart problems | Mom was given Lanoxin, within 4 days she had stomach problems, nausea, diarrhea, was anxious/nervous and was mental slow. It took 2 weeks of contacting the doctor and a week in the hospital to convince the doctors that her problem was caused by the pill - not age. Within 2 days of stopping the pill, she started to feel better. | The doctors said it created a toxic gas in her stomach causing the nausea and not eating feeling. At first the doctors said she was just not wanting to eat but.. Note: Please ensure you take care of your elderly family members and listen to their comments. Get to know what medications they are on, what is changed and why and help them find a solution to their health problems. | F | 91 | 4 weeks | 4/5/2005 | 3 | cardiac arrest | Had reaxtion years ago but was put back on it about 12 years now I am 78 wonder if it is doing any good now | F | 78 | 12 years | 4/8/2004 | 5 | atrial fib | none | 0.25 mg controlled atrial fib for a long time | M | 62 | 20 years | 2/20/2004 |
LANOXIN (DIGOXIN): Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications. It is also used to treat certain types of irregular heartbeat (such as chronic atrial fibrillation). Treating heart failure may help maintain your ability to walk and exercise and may improve the strength of your heart. Treating an irregular heartbeat can decrease the risk for blood clots, an effect that may reduce your risk for a heart attack or stroke. Digoxin belongs to a class of medications called cardiac glycosides. It works by affecting certain minerals (sodium and potassium) inside heart cells. This reduces strain on the heart and helps it maintain a normal, steady, and strong heartbeat. (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)