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Digoxin and depression

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Andrea

Digoxin and depression
March 01, 2010 01:58AM

Has anyone else experienced depression when taking digoxin?

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Doug L.

Re: Digoxin and depression
March 01, 2010 03:00AM

For some unknown reason... EP's love to give Digoxin. I have taken this drug several times with all kinds of effects. I now just tell the doctors and hospitals I am allergic to this med. As stated by Hans.. avoid this drug if all all possible if not outright refusal.

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Debbie S.

Re: Digoxin and depression
March 01, 2010 04:19AM

I agree with Doug. Mike's doc tried to put him on it. When I told him what I had read about digoxin he argued the point. We went to a new doctor who put him on flecanide, a more appropriate drug for him. I hope the depression lifts....been there, done that. Wishing you well.

Debbie

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Hans Larsen

Re: Digoxin and depression
March 01, 2010 04:39AM

Andrea,

You may be interested in this report

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Hans

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Andrea

Re: Digoxin and depression
March 01, 2010 02:01PM

Thank you all. I will definitely bring this up at my checkup in April.

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PeggyM

Re: Digoxin and depression
March 01, 2010 08:20PM

Andrea, doctors give advice, not orders. You do not need to wait until you have permission from the prescribing doctor to stop taking a medication that is hurting you. Who is getting paid here, you or the doctor?
PeggyM