digoxin according to weight

[kitttycat]

Hello everyone I am reaching out again for your help.

I have been prescribed and have been taking .125 mg digoxin one time daily. The pharmacist at the drugstore told me that I was overprescribed, because this medicine is taken according to weight. It is a standard dose but there is a lower amount of .0625 mg. I weigh 136 pounds (Canadian) and the weight to take .125 mgs starts at 152 pounds.

The pharmacist wrote a note to the cardiologist. but I didn't hear anything.

I have also read that a person should take the least amount of digoxin that is effective for them.

Does anyone know anything about this. How this works?

I also take 75 mg propafernone twice daily (1/2 of 150) and my brains are in a fog all day.

I would really appreciate hearing back. Very best wishes to everyone..

[BobD Volunteer]

Propafanone (Arytmol) has its own beta blocking effect so not sure why you are on a drug to slow your heart as well. My EP took me off atenalol when he switched me from flecainide to propafanone, I know digoxin is not a beta blocker but same purpose.

[mesally]

Hello there, I am now on Digoxin 62.5 micrograms, reduced from the higher dose which eventually gave me some eye side effects. The lower dose. seems to do the trick just the same as the higher dose. Digoxin makes your heart beat stronger, not slower like bisoprolol, hence you might, like me, be prescribed both. I weigh 9st 2lb but didn't know about the weight issue. Best wishes

[maxred1]

Well I take daily 1x 0.25mg, and 62.5 mcg. I also take 10mg Bisoprolol. Used to be 17.5mg!! I have not heard about this relating to weight. My dosage has not changed in7 years, and I get regular cardio reviews. Think he may be talking rubbish. (The pharma). Go with your cardio advice, and your own knowledge

[Tapanac]

I haven’t heard about digoxin according to weight (only one is anticoagulants under 60kgs or over 80). My doctor said digoxin is not a rate or rhythm control drug, just supposed to maker your heart stronger xx

[Snowgirl65]

I don't know much about the weight issue, but my electrophysiologist had me stay in the hospital for a few days when he put me on digoxin in order to judge the dosage. I had no problems with the drug.

[Goldenre]

I also take 0.125mg digoxin. My dig level is 5 which is low but it's still therapeutic . Just make sure they are monitoring your dig levels. Too much can cause rhythm irregularities.

[Silvasava]

Been on 125mcg of Digoxin but I checked and old patient safety leaflets I had and I was on 62.5mcg. I've never been 150lbs, my max was 144, now I'm 129 so will be having words either with doctor or HF nurse. Thank you for your post otherwise I'd have just carried on! Need to get it clarified.