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Digitek News
Digitek: "I wasn't planning on Falling Apart so Soon"
-LawyersandSettlements.com
07/24/2008- Crowley , TX : Vickie's doctor put her on Digitek about two years ago for congestive heart failure but a few months back her feet started to swell and then the hallucinations started. "One night I thought my landlord came over to check on me but I talked to him the next day and he wasn't even there—the hallucinations were getting me scared," says Vickie.
"My landlord Earl is also a dear friend and checked on me when I was sick," says Vickie. "I also thought nurses were in my room because they sat at my bedside when I was in the hospital—I'd had a heart attack and that's when I was prescribed Digitek.
And I wasn't sleeping much. I told Earl that I can't make the nurses go away until I reach for them. 'I think I am getting dementia or something,' I told him. I thought I was under a lot of stress because of my heart and lung condition. And I had dizzy spells; I fell twice in my bathroom. I'd have to hold on to the sink and I would still miss the mark. My vision was getting all blurry so that wasn't helping either. The doctor thought I might have vertigo but that wasn't the case. It turned out to be Digitek.
I got a notice from the pharmacist that Digitek was recalled and it also listed the symptoms. Surprise, surprise. I got on my little computer my son gave me for Christmas. (I use it to shop and did he ever have a time teaching me!) I read more about Digitek and wow! All that happened to me. I was stunned that the medicine wasn't tested more before it was released to the public.
All that time I thought I was going nuts and it was all because of the Digitek. When I had that mild heart attack and the paramedics took me to the hospital they did some tests—I didn't have any blockage. Then I found out that Digitek also causes heart attacks. But it didn't dawn on me until the recall: that is bad. How long did they test this heart drug before giving it to us humans? They need a better study group, mind you, I would never volunteer!
When they took me off Digitek and gave me an alternative drug, I was OK. The note from the pharmacist also asked to bring the pills back to the pharmacy or send back to the drug company but I thought something was fishy so I kept them.
I recently moved from my house to a rest home and have to see another doctor. It's difficult to get out and about: I wasn't planning on falling apart for another 10 years or so and what's not broken is sagging. This body is going fast. Besides, I'm in no great hurry because I don't even trust doctors anymore.
I saw a Digitek ad on TV and then I went online. I filled out a legal form and it looks like I might get involved in a lawsuit, but whatever happens, happens.
The worst part of suffering from Digitek toxicity was that I thought I was losing my mind, I didn't know what was causing me to be crazy. It is a 'dirty dog shame' they would do this to any human being. Good thing I held onto my brain 'cause everything else went south."
If you are currently taking Digitek (digoxin) and have concerns about its safety, you should consult with your doctor regarding your treatment options. Under no circumstances should you discontinue taking any medication, including Digitek (digoxin) , without first consulting with your doctor. If you or a loved one have suffered due to DIgitek (digoxin) side effects contact the Digitek Attorneys of Ennis & Ennis, P.A. by filling out our free Digitek case evaluation form or by calling the toll-free listed at the top of this page.
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