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Antidepressants and long qt

2020-03-26 20:09:35
Hello, I am taking an antidepressant called sertraline from last 3 years for my anxiety. Recently I read an article. It says sertraline and other antidepressants causes long qt syndrome in healthy people. Is this true? Should I be worried?
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Yes it causes long QT.If it is present need to worry.

Answered2020-03-26 20:20:59

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Hello, Antidepressants can cause QT prolongation. You should only be worried if it has happened to you. Take ECG for that.

Answered2020-03-27 03:52:01

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