Stopping digoxin itchy rash

[lindyloo59]

My husband is on5mg bisoprolol and 125mcg digoxin for persistent af. 2 weeks intonthus new medication regime he has developed an itchy rash to his torso snd head. He contacted his cardio consultant and he advised to stop digoxin for now until his electro cardioversikn in 6 weeks time. Anyone had similar problem and what did you get advised to do. Thanks

[beardy_chris]

I think Digoxin gave me a rash and itching too - but I can't be certain because, apparently, it can take a month or so for it to settle down after stopping taking the Digoxin and it's only three weeks. I would say the itching is much better though. A pharmacist advised me that an anti-histamine might help - I used Anthisan cream because I didn't want to take any more oral drugs. That certainly helped.

[lindyloo59 in reply to beardy_chris]

Thanks for your reply what were you put on instead of digoxin?

[beardy_chris in reply to lindyloo59]

I'm afraid that isn't a simple question to answer. I'm not medically trained but, as I understand it, the purpose of the Digoxin is to help control the heart rate. The Bisoprolol does this to some extent and the Digoxin helps if it needs a bit more control.

I was put onto Digoxin when I was very unwell (see healthunlocked.com/afassoci... and my consultant was happy for me to stop taking it when I was over the worst provided my heart rate stayed under control. If it hadn't, he said he could adjust other meds to suit. So I'm afraid it isn't a case of a simple substitution; more a balancing act controlling heart rate and blood pressure as needed by the individual in their circumstances.

[lindyloo59 in reply to beardy_chris]

Thank you

[vintri]

Sorry to hear about your husband's problem. I've been on bisoprolol for over 5 years and had no adverse effects. I have not been on digoxin so can't comment on it. Wish your husband good health.