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Originally Posted by mrsD
If you get ANY cardiac effects from low dose TCAs....I would insist on an EKG and look for QT prolongation.
These drugs cause this in sensitive people. And it is very dangerous, and should be evaluated. If you have this reaction,
I'd stay away from this family of drugs. And make sure your
potassium and magnesium levels are kept optimum. Low electrolytes will cause a cardiac event!
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Wow MrsD, thank you for the lists and advice. I don't have OT prolongation, but I do have heart rhythm problems leaving my heart very sensitive to certain drugs. I just cannot take any antidepressants as I do not tolerate them well at all. Even when I took hydralazine for blood pressure for a brief period of time, it made my heart race. All I know is if heart rhythm problems are listed as a side effect on any drug, then I know I can't take it ususally. I am actually going for a blood test on Monday to check my electrolytes.