Digoxin (Lanoxin) Side Effects

Possible side effects of digoxin are listed below. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects if they are severe or persist after a few days.

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision or yellowish tinge to vision
• Rash
• Irregular heartbeat

Digoxin can also cause more serious side effects in some people. Call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical attention if you develop:

• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling of the hands or feet
• Unexplained or sudden weight gain
• Gastrointestinal symptoms such as stomach upset, diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite
• Signs of allergic reactions (skin rash, hives, itching, swelling, or trouble breathing)

The above list may not include all the potential side effects of digoxin. Contact your healthcare provider if your side effects are unusual or severe or they do not get better over time. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Digoxin (Lanoxin) Overdose: In case of an overdose of digoxin, call your doctor immediately. You can also call your local poison control center, provincial poison control center, or the national poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Call 911 if a person has collapsed, cannot breathe, has had a seizure, or cannot be awakened.

Source: FDA