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Digitek® Side Effects

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Generically known as digoxin, Digitek® is a medication used to strengthen and stabilize heartbeat. As such, it's typically prescribed in the treatment of arrhythmias (specifically atrial fibrillation) and congestive heart failure.

However, despite being effective when taken in the proper doses, Digitek® is currently known to cause some rare but serious side effects, including:

• acute psychosis
• delirium
• depression
• hallucinations
• heart block
• seizures
• severe allergic reaction
• worsened arrhythmias

Without immediate treatment, some of these Digitek® side effects can be fatal.

Given the severity of possible Digitek® side effects, those injured after taking this medication – as well as families of deceased Digitek® patients – will likely be entitled to compensation by pursuing a Digitek® lawsuit.

Risk Factors for Digitek® Side Effects

Patients who have the highest risk of developing potentially life-threatening Digitek® side effects include those who:

• have a history of heart problems, kidney disease, thyroid disorders and/or electrolyte imbalances
• currently take high doses of the Digitek® drug
• may have taken the recalled double-dosed Digitek® pills (On April 25, 2008, the FDA issued a nationwide Digitek® recall due to the possibility that some pills contained double the active ingredient)

Symptoms of Digitek® Side Effects

It's vital that Digitek® patients are aware of the symptoms of possible side effects so they know when to seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of Digitek® medication side effects can include any combination of:

• bloody or black stool
• blurry vision
• breathing difficulty
• changes in heart rate
• changes in mood and/or thoughts
• chest pain
• confusion
• facial and/or tongue swelling
• hallucinations
• hives
• loss of consciousness

As soon as Digitek® patients notice any of these symptoms, they should see an emergency healthcare professional. The sooner severe Digitek® side effects are diagnosed and treated, the more likely patients will achieve full recovery.

Following Digitek® Side Effects: Lawsuits

Once injured Digitek® patients have undergone the proper treatments and stabilized their health, they should set up a free consultation with a Digitek® lawyer to find out if they have a case against Actavis Totowa (the maker of Digitek®) and/or Mylan Pharmaceuticals (the distributor of Digitek®).

During this initial meeting, prospective plaintiffs can:

• Learn more about the process of starting, building and winning a Digitek® side effect lawsuit.
• Get an estimate of possible settlements (based on past cases similar to their own).
• Decide whether they want to start an individual case or join a class-action suit based on their situation and needs.

If You Have Been Injured by Digitek®

Have you or a loved one been injured after taking Digitek®? If so, contact us to speak with an experienced Digitek® attorney who specializes in drug recall litigation & lawsuits. Let us help you win the compensation you need and deserve.