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Effectiveness of Digoxin by Condition
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Digoxin, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 0% 85.7% 7.1% 7.1%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 7.1% 92.9% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 7.1% 85.7% 7.1% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Digestion 0% 0% 92.9% 7.1% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 7.1% 85.7% 7.1% 0%
Energy 7.1% 14.3% 64.3% 7.1% 7.1%
Eyesight 0% 13.3% 86.7% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 85.7% 14.3% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 92.9% 7.1% 0%
Pain 0% 0% 92.9% 0% 7.1%
Patience 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 7.1% 92.9% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 7.1% 78.6% 14.3% 0%
Stress Level 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
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Commonly Reported Digoxin Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Blurred Vision 76.9% 15.4% 0% 7.7% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 92.3% 0% 0% 7.7% 0%
Dizziness 78.6% 0% 14.3% 7.1% 0%
Drowsiness 76.9% 0% 7.7% 15.4% 0%
Eye / Vision Problems 84.6% 7.7% 0% 7.7% 0%
Fatigue 66.7% 6.7% 13.3% 13.3% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 66.7% 16.7% 16.7% 0% 0%
Nausea 92.9% 7.1% 0% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 75% 0% 0% 25% 0%
Slow Heartbeat 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Digoxin Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Anxiety 87.5% 0% 0% 12.5% 0%
Back Pain 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 92.3% 0% 0% 0% 7.7%
Chest Pain 83.3% 8.3% 8.3% 0% 0%
Congestion 91.7% 8.3% 0% 0% 0%
Eye / Vision Problems 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Metallic Taste in Mouth 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
Nervousness 75% 8.3% 0% 16.7% 0%
Slow Heartbeat 75% 16.7% 8.3% 0% 0%
Tremors 87.5% 0% 0% 12.5% 0%
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Episodes since taking Digoxin
Since taking Digoxin Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 10.7%
Hospitalization 3.6%
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21 Dec 2010 it made me very tired, and dizzy, did not lower my heart rate as much as i would have liked it to.
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27 Aug 2010 My doctor has prescribed digoxin because of my heart. As she told me, there has been improvements.
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28 May 2010 I have been on this medication for a few years and so far I like what it has been doing .
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18 Jul 2009 I think the medication is working but I have a fear of taking too much and my heart stopping; I have had a few episodes of dizziness and sometimes my vision is blurred, but other than that I have no other symptoms.
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