Digitek has been associated with the possibility of a fatal overdose due to a manufacturing defect. The medication is prescribed to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms.

Actavis Totowa, a Digitek manufacturer, voluntarily recalled all lots of Digitek, as recommended by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A serious overdose risk was detected when some Digitek pills were manufactured at almost twice the size of the prescribed dosage that is printed on the bottle.

Everyone who has taken Digitek is at risk for the side effects of a serious overdose. This is due to the fact that the prescription drug had been manufactured for an unknown period of time before the defect was detected.

A Digitek overdose is known as Digitalis toxicity. If you, or a loved one, are taking Digitek, be aware of the following symptoms of Digitek toxicity:

• Blurred vision
• Appetite loss
• Confusion and dizziness
• Breathing difficulty
• Diarrhea, nausea and vomiting
• Difficulty breathing
• Slow heart rate and low blood pressure
• Irregular heartbeats and heart palpitations
• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Kidney failure
• Fatality

It is important to seek a Digitek attorney if you, or a loved one, are using Digitek or have used Digitek. The professional and experienced Digitek overdose attorneys at McDonald, Rothweiler and Eisenberg can help to determine if you have a case. Contact a Digitek attorney today for a free consultation.