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What Causes Sudden Dizziness And Fainting While On Digoxin And Eliquis?

I became lightheaded & passed out last evening. Immediately regained consciousness. I have continued with some slight queasiness when rising over the last day. I ve had a CABG six yrs ago & was diagnosed with Afib this last February. I m on diagoxin & Eliquis for the Afib
Mon, 23 May 2016
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hello sir.your light headedness was due to the side effect of digoxin. It temporarily slowed your heart rate which caused fainting.Rest assured your condition and your heart is fine.You just need to report this problem to your cardiologist. so that he can modify dose accordingly.
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What Causes Sudden Dizziness And Fainting While On Digoxin And Eliquis?

hello sir.your light headedness was due to the side effect of digoxin. It temporarily slowed your heart rate which caused fainting.Rest assured your condition and your heart is fine.You just need to report this problem to your cardiologist. so that he can modify dose accordingly.