ACETYLDIGOXIN Drug Interactions, ACETYLDIGOXIN Side Effects and ACETYLDIGOXIN Patient Reviews

Get informed: Acetyldigoxin

Safety/Interactions	Indications	Side Effects
Facts & Figures	Effectiveness	Discussion

MEDICATION SAFETY CHECK

The average iGuard risk rating for Acetyldigoxin is ORANGE mostly because Acetyldigoxin may cause serious side effects if its dose is not tightly controlled. It means that Acetyldigoxin should normally be used cautiously to minimize the risk of serious side effects.

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Why do patients use Acetyldigoxin?

iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 1,910 patients that use Acetyldigoxin (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.

DISEASE / CONDITION	%	AVERAGE SEVERITY
ATRIAL FIB/TACHYCARDIA	56%
HEART FAILURE/EDEMA	40%

How well does Acetyldigoxin work?

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Average Satisfaction Score (out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score (out of 10)

90%

of patients are confident that the good things about Acetyldigoxin outweigh the bad things.

What do iGuard.org users wish they were told before starting this product?

% patients who wished they learned more before starting

15% of patients taking Acetyldigoxin wish they were told more about this product before they started it.

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ABOUT Acetyldigoxin
Active Drug(s):	Digoxin
WHAT DOES IT DO?
This product is primarily used in the treatment of atrial fibrillation. It acts on the ATPase pump in the membranes of the heart which in turn works to stimulate proper heart function.

VIEW: US Prescribing Info

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HOW SAFE IS IT?
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Average Risk Rating	(ELEVATED)
Pregnancy Category	C
Black Box Warning	No

FACTS & FIGURES
Date Approved	26 Jul 1982
US Pts on Drug 2007	1,009,636
Generic Available	YES
OTC Available	NO

What side-effects do iGuard.org users commonly report for Acetyldigoxin?

22% of patients experience side-effects on Acetyldigoxin

3% of patients experience SIGNIFICANT side-effects on Acetyldigoxin

MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS...

	DIZZINESS
	FATIGUE
	LOSS OF LIBIDO
	BREATHLESSNESS
	ITCH

= 10%

Recent alerts for Acetyldigoxin

Nationwide class I recall (2008-04-28)

Drug Comments for Acetyldigoxin (Digoxin)

Comments, Questions, and Answers

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Question/Comment:

Should I stop taking Digoxin I am an end stage renal patient on asprin and simvistatin

72 year old male
Posted: 2008-11-29 18:23:55 Rating:

Question/Comment:

I experience fatigue and shortness of breath. It might or might not be due to digoxin.

61 year old male
Posted: 2008-05-08 15:03:40 Rating:

Answer/Reply:

I had the same problems with this and my pharmacist said that it may be due to the binders used with the medication. I was told to try lanoxin the non generic. Since taking he lanoxin my breathing issues have disappeared.

49 year old female
Posted: 2008-10-23 22:50:25 Rating:

Question/Comment:

I understand it doesn't work if you take it with high fibre food eg bananas. This is a problem for me.

61 year old male
Posted: 2008-05-08 14:58:35 Rating:

Answer/Reply:

I take my digoxin in the morning. Every afternoon I have a bowl of Raisin Bran for a snack. No problems with fiber here. However, do NOT take it with grapefruit juice!
Bob 55
On digoxin 6+ years.

55 year old male
Posted: 2008-09-28 07:34:32 Rating:

Question/Comment:

I do not like this medicin. It works for my heart but I have lost my zest or energy...
what else can I take?

51 year old female
Posted: 2008-04-24 11:37:02 Rating:

Question/Comment:

I have recently started sluring my words and having a hard time getting them out. Has anyone had this problem?

68 year old female
Posted: 2008-04-07 20:20:11 Rating:

Answer/Reply:

Ive been taking it for more then 18 year never have that probe

52 year old female
Posted: 2008-05-06 00:54:24 Rating:

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