Digoxin Absorption Concerns with a Kock Pouch After Proctocolectomy

Had a proctocolectomy in 1988; Kock Pouch. Diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. On digoxin. Concerned about the poor absorption rate of medication and inadequate dig levels.

Meds don't absorb well with ileostomy. The best solution is to break them down and put them into liquid or over food. If they are hard tablets, get a crusher, sold at pharmacies similar to a pill cutter but will pulverize them. I got one in the hospital when I got my ileostomy.

Nancy

Thanks, Nancy. I should have thought of that. Most meds, it's no problem, but with one requiring adequate blood levels, it gets tricky.

Mike, I don't take digoxin but does it come in liquid form.

Nancy

Thanks, I'll talk to my cardio regarding which would be better. Atrial fibrillation is tough. Also, I'm on Xarelto.

My Ostomy Journey: Kimberly | Hollister

Nancy just noticed you are in Raleigh, NC. My brother lives in Hillsboro and my son in Winston-Salem.

Mike, I don't take digoxin but does it come in liquid form.

Nancy looks like my computer wants to play all by itself!

Mike--sorry, computer playing with me. Been in Raleigh for 20 years now. Great weather but it's growing wild and soon will be just another crowded little city. Looking westward--have an elderly aunt in Northern California who's looking for some assistance, may head out that way. I LOVE the mountains of W.Va. My brother lives in Va. Beach

Nancy

I thank you for the information! I was looking for it and could not find it. You helped me!