Digoxin (oral): What Are The Possible Side Effects Of Digoxin


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What are the possible side effects of digoxin?


emt If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking digoxin and seek medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
  • an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
  • a severe headache, fainting, or extreme drowsiness or dizziness;
  • irregular heartbeats;
  • slow heartbeats (fewer than 60 beats per minute);
  • abnormally fast heartbeats;
  • vision changes (e.g., yellow-green or blurred vision);
  • hallucinations; or
  • abnormal or psychotic behavior.

If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continue to take digoxin and talk to your doctor if you experience

  • decreased appetite and diarrhea;
  • unusual tiredness or weakness;
  • depression;
  • nausea or vomiting;
  • drowsiness or dizziness;
  • decreased sex drive; or
  • enlarged breasts in males.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

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Last updated: July 30, 2004

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