Taking atenenol and Digoxin....

[Mercman]

I have had persistent af for around 10 years, taking Digoxin,atenolol and warfarin, does anyone take digoxin and atenolol together , as I keep getting remarks from other doctors that it should not be taken together. I suffer from chronic fatigue on some days, wondering which drug is likely to be causing it, haven't seen a cardiologist since I was first prescribed them 10 years ago.

Appreciate any feed back, thanks.

[meadfoot]

Hi Mercman. I take atenolol and don't have trouble with fatigue, sounds like the cocktail is causing it. When in hospital with AF as an Emergency the consultant thought I might have been on digoxin but said to see my cardiologist when I was back home. He didn't suggest me taking both atenolol and digoxin together. I would urge you to see a cardiologist given the length of time since you last saw one so that he can review you and amend meds as appropriate. Good luck. Meadfoot.

[Mercman in reply to meadfoot]

Hi, meadfoot, thanks for your reply, I think perhaps your right, I think it may be the double whammy that's causing the sleepiness. Last time I mentioned I had not seen a cardiologist since my discharge 10 years ago, the comment was unless your unwell you've no need to see anyone, in other words " if its not broke, don't fix it"

Take care

[mumknowsbest Volunteer]

Hi Atenolol is a beta blocker and they can cause the tiredness. I had to come off them because of the side effects and at the time I was not on warfarin