Does Felodipine Interact with Digoxin?
Felodipine and Digoxin have a minor drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Pharmacokinetics of digoxin in heart failure patients were not significantly altered when given concomitantly with felodipine. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This information is based on official FDA drug labeling sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Severity
- Minor
- Felodipine Class
- Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker
- Digoxin Class
- Cardiac Glycoside
- Management
- Generally manageable
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Felodipine and your doctor is considering prescribing Digoxin (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider