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Digoxin should generally be avoided in patients with preserved left ventricular systolic function, although it has been used for ventricular rate control in the subgroup of patients with chronic atrial fibrillation. Cardiovascular side effects have been reported the most frequently.

5 (really small dose, but even with 10mg of Midodrene 3x a day my blood pressure would drop too low and the side effects were unbearable) .. so he concluded that I have a sensitivity to beta blockers.

They should tell you what the clinical studies showed, side effects and all of the pertinent information....good luck to you....

Is amiodarone as safe a drug as digoxin or linoxin for A-fib as far as long term side affects are concerned?

Appareantly those are normal side effects from that medicine. It might take a while to get used to it, if not you should definitely ask to try another one!

I was on it for a week and ended up in ER due to some nasty side effects like chest pain and severe weakness and shortness of breath. However, I can take a different CCB (Diltiazem) without much trouble. Some people are on beta blockers for years and do well. I hate to say it but it kind of a drug roulette. All the doctor can do is have you try something and see if it helps you. If not, there are other choices out there.

Did you take Tikosyn? What were side effects, etc.

It takes very careful experimentation to find just the right dosage. There are so many adverse side effects, and with so many new modern alternatives available, my physician would have to a lot of explaining to do in order for me to take it today.

Here is the link to the Heart Rhythum Community: http://www.medhelp.org/forums/show/92 and Heart Disease Community: http://www.medhelp.org/forums/show/72 I'll let the CL of those communities know you may stop by!

Unfortunately the long term ocular side effects are still unkown for this drug. So for now the drug does have FDA approval for appropriate use. I wish I could answer your question - but I don't think anyone knows. Michael J.

I took Amiodarone for 9 months for SVTs. I stopped the drug because of the nasty side effects. The skipped beats were gone by then and haven't returned since.

This last week, I am feeling very good other than the med side effects. You mentioned that you have had some severe side effects, what are your effects like please? I am going to a new doctor on Thursday for a second opinion on the meds and regarding the ICD that the other cardio wants me to consider. Thanks for posting your notes and for any advice you may have on the toprol.

The itching, redness, and discharge I have had for years. I only started using the Latisse a week ago.

They prescribed Digoxin, a leading edge drug at the time. That was back in 1957...... Digoxin has some side effects. It has a very long half life, so it can slowly build up in your blood. Given the side effects and the fact there are so many more modern medications, If it were me, I'd refuse to take it. Lopressor aka. Metoprolol is commonly given today for among other things, SVT. It's a modern (although pretty mature) beta blocker. Lot's of us are prescribed it.

Medicines that were tried and discontinued for either side effects or not helping- lopressor, florinef, midodrine, and verapamil. Currently, I am not being treated by any physician for my P.O.T.S.. After a recent abnormal holter monitor, during which my heart climbed as high as 160 (standing after sleeping), a doctor asked me if I'd ever taken digoxin.

Your heart rate is low, but it is not considered a problem when being treated for a heart disorder. My doctor said the lower the better, but if there are side effects then the medication should be adjusted. Lowering the body's pulse effectively means the heart doesn't have to work as hard to pump blood throughout the body, it becomes a more efficient organ.

It is an old drug which was used for heart failure years ago. Unfortunately, I had bad side effects and had to cut my dose in half. Even if the MD does't go along with the digoxin, they are the specialists to see for the vagal nerve.

I am a 37yr old female that went an abaltion in 2007. I have another "hot" spot in my heart. my dr. called it a "focal etopic beat". I have tried :digoxin, and toprolol. niether of them worked. My dr. now wants to put me on flecanide next. Which with that i will have to be put in the hospital. I had really bad side effects with the toprolol and am ver scared to start this new drug. i don't have high blood pressure so the beta blockers were just making me more tired.

I am taking Digoxin for tachycardia--my cardiologist says that while there aren't good studies available for cardiac meds while pregnant Digoxin is believed to be safe. It is not a betablocker, however the dr felt the digoxin would be safer than a betablocker while preggo. Also the changes in your blood volume while pregnant may correct the tachycardia.

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