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hi is anyone on digoxin, I just started this week, side effect are bit scary but said to go I will give it a couple months but if I get bad side effects, there are other meds I believe , I can’t do beta blockers, any advice on this drug please.

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Hi, I have been on Digoxin sine AVR nine months ago. Been having dizzy spells, don’t know if it is the Digoxin but saw a GP yesterday who said as I was put on them for AF just after surgery and no longer have this, she has taken me off them as from today. Otherwise no other side effects.

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oh thank you for the information, and happy for you coming off them,I hate taking any medication take care ,

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hello, how much do you take? Is it for rate control? What are your side effects? I wish you well….

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