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Is It Safe Enough To Mix Metoprolol 50mg An 125mg Dioxin. Diagnosed With Congestive Heart Failure

i am a 27 yr old female multiple medical issues. i was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in january of 2009.the doctor currently changed my dose of medication and also put me on dioxin for rapid heart rate . is it safe enough to mix metoprolol 50mg an 125mg dioxin. with out any serious sidde effects
Fri, 28 Jan 2011
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Hi,

Welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum,

Digoxin is a safe drug during congestive heart failure. Current medical evidence says that it is one of the drug of choice for congestive heart failure. Ofcourse there are few possible side effects that can be from any drug, specifically from Digoxin include electrolyte imbalance, rashes, visual disturbances, confusion etc.

The main reason for is it has a very narrow therapeutic index and the need for good monitoring.

I think you can go ahead with Metoprolol and Digoxin concomitantly but remember to followup to check for early toxicity.

Take care
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Is It Safe Enough To Mix Metoprolol 50mg An 125mg Dioxin. Diagnosed With Congestive Heart Failure

Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum, Digoxin is a safe drug during congestive heart failure. Current medical evidence says that it is one of the drug of choice for congestive heart failure. Ofcourse there are few possible side effects that can be from any drug, specifically from Digoxin include electrolyte imbalance, rashes, visual disturbances, confusion etc. The main reason for is it has a very narrow therapeutic index and the need for good monitoring. I think you can go ahead with Metoprolol and Digoxin concomitantly but remember to followup to check for early toxicity. Take care