Ask your doctor if there is any special way to take your digoxin on the days your blood is drawn. Your doctor may want you to wait to take your dose. He or she or may want to schedule your appointment so that you will have your blood drawn at the right time. If you have heart failure, the following symptoms may indicate that you are not getting enough digoxin. If you have atrial fibrillation, or a fast, irregular heart rate, the following symptoms may indicate that you are not getting enough digoxin.
Most people can take digoxin wihout many side effects.
However, you could have side effects, especially if you get too much digoxin. It is important to pay attention to these side effects, because too much digoxin is dangerous. You should call your doctor right away if you get any of these side effects. This handout provides a general overview on this topic and may not apply to everyone. To find out if this handout applies to you and to get more information on this subject, talk to your family doctor.