Digitalis Glycosides/Thioamines
This information is generalized and not intended as specific medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional before taking or discontinuing any drug or commencing any course of treatment.
Medical warning:
Moderate. These medicines may cause some risk when taken together. Contact your healthcare professional (e.g. doctor or pharmacist) for more information.
How the interaction occurs:
The cause of the interaction is unknown.
What might happen:
You may experience increased beneficial or toxic effects from your digoxin or digitoxin medicines.
What you should do about this interaction:
If you experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, a very slow heartbeat, or vision changes including yellow/green color halos, contact your doctor. The dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted based on how well your thyroid gland is working.Your healthcare professionals (e.g. doctor or pharmacist) may already be aware of this interaction and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medication before checking with them first.
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