Get Informed: Digoxin
Active Ingredient(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.
- Last Text Update:
- 2009-Nov-21 4:09 AM
- Last Data Update:
- 2009-Nov-20 6:52 PM
Other Names
- Digoxin
- Lanoxin
- Digitek
- Lanoxicaps
- Lenoxicaps
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category:
- C
- Black Box Warning:
- No
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 26 Jul 1982
- Est US Patients*
- 605,600
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Digoxin or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Digoxin Safety Report
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What is Digoxin used for?
iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 3,500 patients that use Digoxin (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 Fibrillation | 65% | 
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| Heart Failure / Edema | 30% |
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| Heart Valve Problems | 2% |
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| High Blood Pressure | 2% |
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| Other | 8% | 
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How well does Digoxin work?
iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 3,500 users taking Digoxin (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 78%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Digoxin outweigh the bad things.
- 16%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Digoxin.
Common Side Effects of Digoxin
iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 3,500 users taking Digoxin (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
26% of patients experience side-effects on Digoxin
4% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Digoxin
Most Common Side Effects...
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Dizziness
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Fatigue
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Loss of Libido
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= 10%
Less than 1%: Breathlessness, Headache, Itch/Rash, Tremor
Global Patient Feedback for Digoxin ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
i have been takin digoxin since i was 4, have had 2 ops for a valve and holes in my heart. i still get tiredness, palpations, breathlessness and coldness-i've recently upped my tabs to 2 a day-are these effects normal? will the extra tablet help the effects?
25 year old Female
Posted: 2009-09-04 07:09:18
iGuard.org Answer/Reply:
Some of these symptoms may improve with a higher dose of digoxin. However, some of these effects are associated with digoxin toxicity, or too much digoxin. If you have not talked about your symptoms with your doctor, you need to make an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible to check your digoxin levels and your other lab work, such as potassium. You should not change your dose without talking to your doctor first.
If you have already talked to your doctor and your doctor has directed you to increase your dose to 2 tablets per day, continue to monitor your symptoms and let your doctor know if they worsen or do not improve.
Posted: 2009-09-15 11:53:58
Question/Comment:
I have been taking Digoxin since I was in my 20's and so far so good. I have had no problems with it. Heart problems run High in my family on both sides, so I couldn't miss out. :(
My Grand Mother took it for a good part of her life and My mom takes it. We have all done ok with it. I suffer from ATRIAL FIB/TACHYCARDIA. I have been in the hospital several times in my life because of it. So now they have me on Digoxin & Metoprolol Tart and my Heart has been behaving nicely for several years. :) Prior to putting me on Metoprolol, they had me on Calan and I ended up having Bad side effects from it and it landed me in the Hospital. So that is when they put me on Metoprolol and I have been Great since. :)
53 year old Female
Posted: 2009-05-25 10:29:23
Question/Comment:
I have been taking digoxin for about 4 weeks and I have been very tired and sick to my stomach all the time. I started taking it with dinner at about 6 pm and that seemed to help. Has anyone else had this problem?
70 year old Female
Posted: 2009-03-24 14:39:05
Answer/Reply:
What dosage are you taking? I have been taking one 125 mg daily for several years and have had no side effects.
83 year old Female
Posted: 2009-04-20 13:44:46
Answer/Reply:
Just don't take it with, or use grapefruit juice!
I have been taking it for 7 years.
My great aunt too it for 70 years without a problem. She died at age 100!
Have your blood levels checked regularly!
57 year old Male
Posted: 2009-04-20 14:55:44
Answer/Reply:
There was a recall just a few weeks ago on digoxin. Check with your pharmacy as they should have contacted you.
66 year old Female
Posted: 2009-04-20 21:37:09
Answer/Reply:
I am a 65-year old female and have been taking digoxin for several months now. I take it the first thing in the morning and have not really had any problems with it. You might try that.
Good luck.
67 year old Female
Posted: 2009-04-21 16:51:37
Answer/Reply:
I take my digoxin in the morning. Are you sure it wasnt any of the recently recalled brands. I would take it to your pharmacy and check. I know some had too much medication and some too little. You should check immediately. THere was just a recall three weeks ago but not all digoxin was recalled only a certain manufacturers. Please, please check
47 year old Female
Posted: 2009-04-23 15:26:42
Answer/Reply:
I have never had this problem except for being a little tired. But I think that just comes with the heart condition I have and the medicine trying to slow it down a bit. I take my Digoxin in the morning before I have breakfast and it seams to work for me, but everyone is different. Just keep trying different things till you find what works for you. :)
53 year old Female
Posted: 2009-05-25 10:38:15
Answer/Reply:
i have just began to take digoxin and am tired and sleep a lot. i also have stomach pain,headache offten. my mouth is very dry. i have changed the time of dayso i wont be so tired thanks for being there. maria g /tampa 6-08-2009
62 year old Female
Posted: 2009-06-08 20:49:42
Question/Comment:
watch your intake of antibiotics with digoxin. the pharmacy has caught severe inter-actions a couple times
49 year old Male
Posted: 2009-03-16 01:23:19
Question/Comment:
Should I stop taking Digoxin I am an end stage renal patient on asprin and simvistatin
74 year old Male
Posted: 2008-11-29 18:23:55
Answer/Reply:
Digoxin made by Caraco have been recalled. The wrong dose may pose a risk of digoxin toxicity in persons with renal failure. Check with your pharmacy to find out if your brand has been recalled. I am a 62 year old female and have been on digoxin .0.125mg since 2005. I take one pill each morning with no side effects...Sincerely
63 year old Female
Posted: 2009-04-23 22:53:24
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