Digoxin Toxicity - Signs and Symptoms

Signs and Symptoms

The symptoms of poisoning can include drowsiness, nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite (anorexia), diarrhea, disturbed color vision (yellow or green halos around objects), confusion, dizziness, agitation, and/or depression. Cardiac effects can include changes in heart rate and a variety of cardiac dysrhythmias. Hyperkalemia is a characteristic symptom of digoxin poisoning.

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