Digoxin and blood pressure
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I have very low blood pressure as well and always has and I am 43 years old. My normal blood pressure is 90/60 but I have ofter seen it at 78/58 the lowest I have seen it at is 76/48. I am often very tired, occasional dizziness but my cardiologist is not worried as this is my normal. He said that only when you have a sudden drop in BP there is worries. I am not treated for that at all.
Hi,
Digoxin is administered in the treatment of Congestive heart failure . Diastolic blood pressure significantly decreased and systolic blood pressure significantly increased during overnight sleep in the digoxin phase .Heart rate decreased in the overnight sleeping phase . Digoxin significantly decreases diastolic blood pressure during overnight sleep in patients with congestive heart failure.
25 to 40% breathing normal), stopped the coreg last December and the Digoxin due to the recall in April, only to start new symptoms of bad breathing and EF of <25. By end of April. I have never had high Blood Pressure always around 120/80 or chest pains even during the myocarditis. Catheter reults during the myo showed no artery problems or any scars on the heart just a weakened heart function LVEF.
Moved out of state since last year.
I recently had a 2 d echo and I would greatly appreciate some explanation of the results.
The abnormals are mitral valve leaflets thickened, aortic vavlular sclerosis, diastolic transmitral e/a ratio decreased suggesting diastolic relaxation impairment, mild mr and mild tr present
I am 39 with a history of tachycardia. I am currently taking digoxin 250mcg twice a day. Even with that my heart rate is still in the high 90's resting.
In last ten days I have seen my pulse rate decreasing, blood pressure decreasing and for last few days I also feel light theaded. Is it a sign of worsening condition?
I had MI in 2007, a stented LAD and 35% EF. I also have an ICD. I take usual medications beta blockers, ACE-inhibitors, digoxin, asprin-clopidogrel, statin, deuratics. No other symptoms. Was doing reasonably well until recently.
I failed to get any answers from my Cardiologist. Can someone on the forum please help?
Hang in there. She sounds like a trooper and so are you. I know what you are gong through.was there 6 1/2 years ago. you get to see her cardiologist next month, I bet you can't wait. It has to be hard that she has never seen the cardiologist. Hopefully when they see her the surgery will be soon after. now that she has the NG tube in is she gaining? Hugs to you and your family.
i cant take beta-blockers because they lower my already low blood pressure & im allergic 2 several of them. a-fib is known 2 cause syncope/fainting & the sick sinus syndrome does 2.
Tried cardioversion but did not work--was told only a 30% chance of success. Am on lisinopril for blood pressure-- for a fib--digoxin, tatzia xt and xarelto as blood thinner. Cardiologist said were other meds he could give me but side effects outweighed benefits and would not change meds unless had no other choice. I have a fib daily but not as strong as when started.
My husband and I would like to start trying for a baby but i'm on Betablockers for a tachycardia that no-one can find a reason for! i'm only on 1.25mg of bisoprolol, and would like to know what risks there are. I'm currently on a waiting list to see cardiology and find out what their opinion is but would like a bit of advice.
Hello again,
If you start taking Hawthorne preparations be aware that "Overdose can cause cardiac arrhythmia and dangerously low blood pressure. Milder side effects include nausea and sedation. Patients taking Digoxin should avoid taking hawthorn.
You could also research this page :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crataegus#Traditional_medicine_and_research
All the best.
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This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/253626'>Could you please explain the results of the echo report?</a>.
It still makes me very tired and lowers my blood pressure even more. My exercise tolerance is not as high either.
The theory is that the flecainide will "retrain" my heart to stay in sinus and eventually I can go off it. Otherwise the arrhythmias will get worse until I'm in permanent a-fib. The flecainide has helped the irregular beats including atrial tach and pvcs. I think I still have them but the symptoms are much milder. It's a trade off.
He went to his regular cardiologist today and he ran a blood test to check for toxicity and took him off of it. It sounds like a very nasty drug...thanks for the info. I can't understand why he was put on it. He has had a heart attack and bypass surgery but I don't think that would make digoxin the only alternative with so many other drugs out there.
I know there was a recent recall of Digoxin in the U.S. Check with your doctor about any changes in medications.
Is there any chance the pain is because of the ICD? I've heard some people say they have some discomfort from the leads/placement of the device, etc. Does your doctor think it's OK for you to take over the counter pain medication? If so, what does he suggest?
The existence of double-strength pills pose a risk of digitalis toxicity, which can result in nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, cardiac instability, bradycardia and even death.
Digitek is a registered trademark of Actavis Totowa (formerly Amide Pharmaceutical, Inc.) for their digoxin tablets, which are prescribed to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms. The drug is distributed by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., under a “Bertek” label and by UDL Laboratories, Inc. under a “UDL” label.
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