Guest guest Posted December 26, 2002 Report Share Posted December 26, 2002 In a message dated 12/26/2002 6:25:02 PM Pacific Standard Time, romo81@... writes: << Any others had experience with digoxin. >> For my older brother in permanent afib, taking Digoxin made the difference between incapacitation by afib and living a normal life. He has been taking Digoxin for fourteen years now and loves what it has done for him. His pulse is also about 80-90 at rest, whereas it was 160-170 before he took Digoxin. If you are in permanent or chronic afib, there is no argument against taking Digoxin, as far as I know. There is some controversy about whether Digoxin encourages progression to permanent afib in paroxysmal afib sufferers like me, but as far as I know there is no definitive answer on that. in sinus in Seattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2002 Report Share Posted December 26, 2002 In a message dated 12/26/2002 6:25:02 PM Pacific Standard Time, romo81@... writes: << Any others had experience with digoxin. >> For my older brother in permanent afib, taking Digoxin made the difference between incapacitation by afib and living a normal life. He has been taking Digoxin for fourteen years now and loves what it has done for him. His pulse is also about 80-90 at rest, whereas it was 160-170 before he took Digoxin. If you are in permanent or chronic afib, there is no argument against taking Digoxin, as far as I know. There is some controversy about whether Digoxin encourages progression to permanent afib in paroxysmal afib sufferers like me, but as far as I know there is no definitive answer on that. in sinus in Seattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2002 Report Share Posted December 26, 2002 In a message dated 12/26/2002 9:46:29 PM Pacific Standard Time, manning@... writes: << I have felt no depression or side effects of the medication, >> I forgot to say that my brother has never suffered from depression after starting Digoxin. He is one of the most energetic, undepressed people I know. Afib can certainly cause depression, but it's never had that effect on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2002 Report Share Posted December 26, 2002 In a message dated 12/26/2002 9:46:29 PM Pacific Standard Time, manning@... writes: << I have felt no depression or side effects of the medication, >> I forgot to say that my brother has never suffered from depression after starting Digoxin. He is one of the most energetic, undepressed people I know. Afib can certainly cause depression, but it's never had that effect on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2002 Report Share Posted December 26, 2002 Bob, I was on digoxin in hospital when first diagnosed with a-fib. It worked to control my rate along with cardizem. BUT, I got very depressed on day 4 or 5 and was crying uncontrollably for no reason that I could tell anyone. So, they sent me home w/o the digoxin cause it is known to cause depression. (Also, many meds cannot be taken with digoxin is what I remember reading before). Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2002 Report Share Posted December 26, 2002 In a message dated 12/26/2002 9:24:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, romo81@... writes: > Any others > had experience with digoxin. > Hi Bob, and all I'm new to the list, but have had episodes for, what seems like, forever. I was diagnosed many years ago with paroxsymal atrial tachycardia. The doctor put me on digoxin, but my personal experience with the drug was awful. Yes, it controlled my heart rate, kept it down, although I still had episodes (usually at night). However, the worst side effect from digoxin for me what was they called mini black-outs. I had two while driving, and although they only last a few seconds, it's still disconcerting. Needless to say, after the third black-out I stopped taking the digoxin, and have been off it for over 5 years. I still have episodes, but not as frequently, and I've learned how to stop them myself. I considered having the ablation, but from what I've read the success rate is not good enough for me to have it done. I seem to have the most episodes when I'm either overtired, overstressed, or it's time for my period (which is less and less since I've become perimenopausal). I enjoy reading the posts, they're very helpful and encouraging. It's nice to know you're not the only one out there with this problem. Judy in Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2002 Report Share Posted December 26, 2002 In a message dated 12/26/2002 9:24:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, romo81@... writes: > Any others > had experience with digoxin. > Hi Bob, and all I'm new to the list, but have had episodes for, what seems like, forever. I was diagnosed many years ago with paroxsymal atrial tachycardia. The doctor put me on digoxin, but my personal experience with the drug was awful. Yes, it controlled my heart rate, kept it down, although I still had episodes (usually at night). However, the worst side effect from digoxin for me what was they called mini black-outs. I had two while driving, and although they only last a few seconds, it's still disconcerting. Needless to say, after the third black-out I stopped taking the digoxin, and have been off it for over 5 years. I still have episodes, but not as frequently, and I've learned how to stop them myself. I considered having the ablation, but from what I've read the success rate is not good enough for me to have it done. I seem to have the most episodes when I'm either overtired, overstressed, or it's time for my period (which is less and less since I've become perimenopausal). I enjoy reading the posts, they're very helpful and encouraging. It's nice to know you're not the only one out there with this problem. Judy in Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2002 Report Share Posted December 26, 2002 In a message dated 12/26/2002 9:24:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, romo81@... writes: > Any others > had experience with digoxin. > Hi Bob, and all I'm new to the list, but have had episodes for, what seems like, forever. I was diagnosed many years ago with paroxsymal atrial tachycardia. The doctor put me on digoxin, but my personal experience with the drug was awful. Yes, it controlled my heart rate, kept it down, although I still had episodes (usually at night). However, the worst side effect from digoxin for me what was they called mini black-outs. I had two while driving, and although they only last a few seconds, it's still disconcerting. Needless to say, after the third black-out I stopped taking the digoxin, and have been off it for over 5 years. I still have episodes, but not as frequently, and I've learned how to stop them myself. I considered having the ablation, but from what I've read the success rate is not good enough for me to have it done. I seem to have the most episodes when I'm either overtired, overstressed, or it's time for my period (which is less and less since I've become perimenopausal). I enjoy reading the posts, they're very helpful and encouraging. It's nice to know you're not the only one out there with this problem. Judy in Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2002 Report Share Posted December 26, 2002 Bob, My cardiologist put me on .25MG Digoxin and 120MG Diltiazem w/Coumadin about a year ago when my chronic AFIB was discovered. I have felt no depression or side effects of the medication, and my heart rate has slowed (good news). Still in afib and a bit frustrated with that fact. Initially there was some unhappiness with having afib, but I feel it was just that, not a side effect of the medication. Harry DIGOXIN > My cardiologist put me on .125 mg. of digoxin. So far my rate has > been mostly controlled usually not getting much over 90 with at rest > fib ie while awake.The Holter did show a few episodes of higher rate > at nite while sleeping and that was his main rational for the > medication.I do seem less aware of episodes of fib and generally > would say I feel better . I see my cardiologist tomorrow. Any others > had experience with digoxin. > Bob > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2002 Report Share Posted December 27, 2002 In a message dated 12/28/2002 1:07:04 AM Eastern Standard Time, trudyjh@... writes: > How do you stop them? > > Carotid massage works best. I can also stop them, if not bad, by holding my breath and bearing down (like having a baby). Judy ========Original Message======== Subj: Re: DIGOXIN Date: 12/28/2002 1:07:04 AM Eastern Standard Time From: <A HREF= " mailto:trudyjh@... " >trudyjh@...</A> Reply-to: <A HREF= " mailto:AFIBsupport " >AFIBsupport </A> To: <A HREF= " mailto:AFIBsupport " >AFIBsupport </A> Sent from the Internet (Details) >was diagnosed many years ago with paroxsymal atrial tachycardia. I still have episodes, but not as frequently, and I've learned >how to stop them myself. How do you stop them? Web Page - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AFIBsupport FAQ - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AFIBsupport/files/Administrative/faq.htm For more information: http://www.dialsolutions.com/af Unsubscribe: AFIBsupport-unsubscribe List owner: AFIBsupport-owner For help on how to use the group, including how to drive it via email, send a blank email to AFIBsupport-help Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or should be acted upon without consultation with one's physician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2002 Report Share Posted December 27, 2002 In a message dated 12/28/2002 1:07:04 AM Eastern Standard Time, trudyjh@... writes: > How do you stop them? > > Carotid massage works best. I can also stop them, if not bad, by holding my breath and bearing down (like having a baby). Judy ========Original Message======== Subj: Re: DIGOXIN Date: 12/28/2002 1:07:04 AM Eastern Standard Time From: <A HREF= " mailto:trudyjh@... " >trudyjh@...</A> Reply-to: <A HREF= " mailto:AFIBsupport " >AFIBsupport </A> To: <A HREF= " mailto:AFIBsupport " >AFIBsupport </A> Sent from the Internet (Details) >was diagnosed many years ago with paroxsymal atrial tachycardia. I still have episodes, but not as frequently, and I've learned >how to stop them myself. How do you stop them? Web Page - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AFIBsupport FAQ - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AFIBsupport/files/Administrative/faq.htm For more information: http://www.dialsolutions.com/af Unsubscribe: AFIBsupport-unsubscribe List owner: AFIBsupport-owner For help on how to use the group, including how to drive it via email, send a blank email to AFIBsupport-help Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or should be acted upon without consultation with one's physician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2002 Report Share Posted December 27, 2002 In a message dated 12/28/2002 1:07:04 AM Eastern Standard Time, trudyjh@... writes: > How do you stop them? > > Carotid massage works best. I can also stop them, if not bad, by holding my breath and bearing down (like having a baby). Judy ========Original Message======== Subj: Re: DIGOXIN Date: 12/28/2002 1:07:04 AM Eastern Standard Time From: <A HREF= " mailto:trudyjh@... " >trudyjh@...</A> Reply-to: <A HREF= " mailto:AFIBsupport " >AFIBsupport </A> To: <A HREF= " mailto:AFIBsupport " >AFIBsupport </A> Sent from the Internet (Details) >was diagnosed many years ago with paroxsymal atrial tachycardia. I still have episodes, but not as frequently, and I've learned >how to stop them myself. How do you stop them? Web Page - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AFIBsupport FAQ - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AFIBsupport/files/Administrative/faq.htm For more information: http://www.dialsolutions.com/af Unsubscribe: AFIBsupport-unsubscribe List owner: AFIBsupport-owner For help on how to use the group, including how to drive it via email, send a blank email to AFIBsupport-help Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or should be acted upon without consultation with one's physician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2002 Report Share Posted December 27, 2002 > was diagnosed many years ago with paroxsymal atrial tachycardia. I still have episodes, but not as frequently, and I've learned > how to stop them myself. How do you stop them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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