Digitek Brand Digoxin Heart Tablets: Double the Thickness Isn't Double the Fun

I know: This is no joking matter.

"Digitek-brand digoxin tablets are recalled"
United Press International (April 28, 2008)

"The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of Digitek-brand digoxin heart tablets because of a potential safety risk.

"The FDA said Actavis Totowa LLC, formerly known as Amide Pharmaceutical Inc. of Totowa, N.J., reported some tablets may be double the appropriate thickness and contain twice the approved level of active ingredient.

"The products are distributed by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. under a "Bertek" label and by UDL Laboratories Inc. under a "UDL" label. ... Customers with questions can call 888-276-6166."

Being one of those people who plugs himself into a CPAP nightly, and whose body needs help controlling several chemical balances, this is unsettling news. I hope the megadose tablets were caught in time.