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This is such a great site when you forget to ask your cardio a question and your next visit is next year. Plus thanks to all the volunteers. I have a query which I'm sure has been covered previously, but . . . . has anyone been on Digoxin long term ie several years or more? I have tried to get off it by increasing the metoprolol but it seems my heart needs a two pronged approach to keep it under 100.

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Luludean

I have been on Digoxin for at least 5 years. I can not take beta blockers , I have horrible side effects with most other heart rhythm drugs but luckily Digoxin is ok.

In reply to the person with the persistent cough,, I wonder if she/ he is on Ramipril?

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portmoodyggma in reply toLuludean

Thanks for your reply. It gives me hope that I can stay on it longer too.

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JulesAF in reply toLuludean

I’ve just come off Digoxin after 14 years when reading about research from Denmark and USA re cancer in post menopausal women. Marked increase in cancer for women taking Digoxin.

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portmoodyggma in reply toJulesAF

Oh, that's not what I want to hear! But thanks for the info,

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maryjc

I have been on Digoxin for about 10 years and have had little problem. I also cannot take beta blockers. Hope all goes well.

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portmoodyggma in reply tomaryjc

Thanks, I have only been on for a year, so hopefully I can keep on for a while longer,

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Beckyr86

I have been on digoxin since I was born (31 years) had it stopped in September as I'm taking bisoprolol for af and cardiologist said I don't need both.

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Bidens

Digoxin, I was on it for two years but have stopped now due to having a succesful cryogenic ablation followed by a cardioversion, resulting in my being in NSR now. I had no problems with it and it stood me in good stead as I had severe problems with beta blockers. I shall stop my Amioderone Nov 30th. This leaves me with Riveroxaban and Diltiazem for slight hypertension. I had my ablation at Leeds with Dr Pepper an EP, recommended.

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Luludean in reply toBidens

Some times reading all this information is anti productive.. How do others feel?

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portmoodyggma in reply toBidens

I've only been on it for one year but I take a beta blocker too. I took Diltiazem for six months before they switched me to the beta blocker. Now I need to ask why!

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