Posted by ed_uk2010 on April 14, 2014, at 15:29:29
In reply to Re: lexapro -Qt prolongation, posted by linkadge on April 14, 2014, at 14:56:50
> Was this linked to Lexapro (or just citalopram) since they're not identical.
Lexapro and citalopram both prolong the QT interval, but the increase appears to be somewhat greater with citalopram. The risk is dose-dependent, hence the reduction in the maximum recommended dose (20mg escitalopram and 40mg citalopram).
poster:ed_uk2010
thread:1064160
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20140328/msgs/1064200.html