Heartburn from Digoxin

[farewelltoarms]

On Digoxin 2 plus weeks. Blood level fine. Am having constant heartburn/nausea. My Dr said not a usual side effect. Tough it out? or go back on Lopressor which had its own side effects. Many say it will get better. Permanent persistent afib.

[Ennasti]

The timing of when you take medication can often have repercussions for your oesophagus. Some meds should be taken when you can remain upright (sitting or standing) for up to 2 hours after. I’ve only just learnt this and usually take mine just as I’m going to bed. I may have to revisit this routine. You should also take a full glass of water with your medication to help ‘wash it down’.

[farewelltoarms in reply to Ennasti]

Many thanks will try this tomorrow have been taking in am also not with the glass of water

[Cavalierrubie]

l have just been prescribed this med. Only two days in and upset stomach and diarrhoea. I have left a message at my Surgery for advice, but l can’t see me tolerating this. I have hiatus hernia. If you read the leaflet heartburn/nausea is a side effect. I hope it’s just a temporary blip for you.

[farewelltoarms]

I just stopped the digoxin feel much better. On lopressor 50/50 still wobbly with blurred vision but not as bad. HR 87 Afib. Thank you.