Digoxin is sold under the brand names Digitek, Lanoxin, Cardoxin and Lanoxicaps. It is a medication used to treat congestive heart failure (inability of your heart to pump blood to the rest of your body) and atrial fibrillation (irregular heart rhythm), according to Drugs.com. Digoxin can negatively interact with your current over-the-counter and prescription medications. Tell your doctor about the medications you are taking to prevent any potential adverse side effects.
Effects on Your Digestive System
Digoxin can harm the components of your digestive tract (stomach and intestines) and lead to nausea, vomiting, anorexia (an eating disorder where food intake is limited) and diarrhea, according to RxList.com. In rare cases, you may experience stomach pains, hemorrhagic necrosis of the intestines (bleeding and death of your intestines) or intestinal ischemia (lack of blood flow to your intestines). Get help immediately when these symptoms persist or become more severe.
Overdose
Overdosing on digoxin can be a frightening experience. According to Drugs.com, overdose symptoms include nausea, vomiting, poor appetite and diarrhea. Your eyes may feel like they are playing tricks on you when you see halos and lights. Digoxin can also affect your heart and circulatory system and lead to tachycardia (fast heartbeat), bradycardia (slow heartbeat) or fainting spells. Get immediate medical help if you overdose on digoxin.
Effects on Your Central Nervous System
Digoxin can contribute to problems affecting your brain or spinal cord. For example, you may experience an excruciating and debilitating headache. According to RxList.com, you may feel dizzy and weak. Digoxin can also affect your state of mind and lead to confusion, anxiousness or depression. In other instances, you may act out of character and see or hear things that aren't present.
Allergic Reaction
If you develop an allergic reaction, seek immediate help. An allergic reaction to digoxin can initiate a cascade of scary and potentially lethal side effects. You may have trouble breathing and develop hives all over your body. Your throat can close up and your face or lips can become very puffy.
Other Physical Side Effects
According to RxList.com, digoxin can cause gynecomastia (male breast development), blurred or yellow vision and affect the electrical conduction system of your heart. The changes in your electrical conduction system result in such heart problems as sinus node disease or AV block (condition characterized by a slow heartbeat and electrical blockage) and Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (electrical conduction disorder in which certain electrical points in your heart are bypassed).
Pregnancy and Breast Feeding
According to Drugs.com, digoxin can harm your fetus in your womb and pass into your breast milk. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and she will find a safer medication to treat your ailments.
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