Hi everyone,
Earlier this week, my primary physician diagnosed generalized anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress resulting from a series of inappropriate shocks and surgical complications I had when my ICD was replaced in March. He prescribed Zoloft (50 mg.) for me to take once a day. However, I know Zoloft is on the list of drugs to avoid for people with congenital Long QT Syndrome, as are several other similar
drugs. I pointed this out to him, but he does not feel that it would be a risk. My doctor said the only other medication he would recommend is Effexor, but that's on the list too. He suggested I speak with my EP before we settle on anything, but I'm still waiting to hear back from him.
Does anyone have any experience with anti-anxiety medication and LQTS? What have you heard from your doctors? If my two doctors come back with differing opinions, I'm not sure where to go with this.
I am also going to see a therapist tonight who specializes in PTSD, so hopefully that will help.
Thanks,
Brian
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Anti-anxiety medication
- By briansutch
- Posted November 6, 2008 at 2:56 pm · 2 replies
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- By PennyAnn
- Posted November 6, 2008 at 7:04 pm
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My daughter suffered from anxiety after being diagnosed with Long QT. Her cardiologist said she could take Ativan or Lexapro.
- By DrD11
- Posted November 8, 2008 at 8:14 am
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You are in between the"Rock and the Hard Place"
Anxiety-medication-arrythmias.This is a catch 22
situatuation,difficult to decide and win.
The anxiety(brought upon you for whatever reasons)
evolved into palpitation/tachycardia.This is when prolonged Q-T may occur.Taking medications for anxiety?depression can sometimes furthur prolong the Q-T interval etc.
What to do? Consider "Lifestyle Modification".In this case you will take no medication(Even less medication is better)Sport,yoga,meditation,counseling.
Remember "Health Supplements"may be medications too.(consult Nutritional Doctor too).
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