Posted by nerdmom1959 on August 24, 2013, at 12:51:22
In reply to Re: Viibryd (vilazodone) - What is the Verdict? » nerdmom1959, posted by psychobot5000 on August 24, 2013, at 12:42:26
Sadly, all of the SSRIs, tricyclics and mirtazapine can exacerbate long QT in susceptible individuals. My QT was elongated and I was only on 5 mg of Lexapro (not even considered a "therapeutic dose" but I am a very small person and Viibryd is the only AD that I've taken at what is considered therapeutic for an adult).
I do take clonazepam before going to bed on work nights because I tend to wake up in mid-thought if I don't. Because poor sleep will only make the situation worse (and I don't use it on weekends and only during this "crisis"), I'm willing to take it on this very controlled basis.
The issue of meds that affect QT even in folks who do not have congenital long QT is relatively new, and in some folks it is the combination of some drugs that will set it off. The site is excellent for the latest on long QT and drugs:
http://www.crediblemeds.org/everyone/composite-list-all-qtdrugs/
Thanks for your kind words.
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