I am possibly changing medication from Bisoprolol to Digoxin. I had a pacemaker fitted in March which has helped enormously with the pauses. My rates during are still very fast though and very frequent (daily). I tried a higher dose of bisoprolol (10mg) but it was causing my BP to become too low.
Just wondering if anyone has any experience of Digoxin. I am quite nervous about changing after all these years. Any advice appreciated
I am on both digoxin and bisoprolol (12.5mg) , and have had no side effects in the couple of years I’ve been taking them.
I take both and feel very well.
Hi Vony
My dad in law is on digoxin as well as bisoprolol (along with warfarin). He’s much older than you (in his 60s) but lives a busy and active life, lots of travelling for work and keeps fit. He does get tired but thinks that’s the persistent AF or bisoprolol (and the busy lifestyle!) xx
Thanks folks. I am about to return to work and just fear any more problems as I just cannot take more time off. It's so disruptive. Thanks for the positive feedback. I vaguely remember reading somewhere years ago that Digoxin was not a favourable drug. I always have a fear owing to becoming extremely toxic on one cardiac drug in the past and developing prolonged QT. Sigh... X
Hi Vony. I have met patients who are afraid of digoxin. Here is my opinion as a retired nurse. Years ago, digoxin was pretty much the only drug available and was certainly the most commonly used. But now we have many other med options depending on our diagnoses and what works best for us and digoxin has its place in this med arsenal. So I believe it's use is more specific and if it is ordered today it's because the doc feels it's the best choice and not because it's the only choice available. I am not on any meds now but when I was first diagnosed in 2011, I was given digoxin at one point as it turned out to be the best drug for keeping my pulse rate steady. I wouldn't be afraid to take it today if I had to. And sometimes,IMO, a tried and true drug that has stood the test of time makes me feel more secure that some new, 'miracle'drug. Take care. irina
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