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arrhythmia and zoloft
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arrhythmia and zoloft
by Cathy-Dune, May 10, 1998 12:00AM
Re: Re: arrhythmia and zoloft
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Posted by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB on June 12, 1998 at 17:14:58:
In Reply to: Re: arrhythmia and zoloft posted by lorraine swartz on June 11, 1998 at 11:12:53:
: in reply to to arrhythmia and zoloft, i got heart arrhythmia with paxil, and other antidepressants, and st. john's wort. i do not take any antidepressants anymore. i only take tranxene when i get panic attacks. i would not recommend taking anitdepressnts if you are getting heart arrhythmias. if you take a good vitamin, like vicon-forte by glaxo, and eat properly, it will help considerably with depression
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Dear Lorraine:
Different measures work for different people as far as depression is concerned. Some people can have their depression treated successfully with non-pharmaceutical approaches such as counseling or group therapy. Other people need medicines to break the cycle of depression. Some antidepressants have a high likelihood of producing cardiac side effects. Drugs like Zoloft, Paxil and Prozac are among the safest antidepressants, from a cardiac perspective. They can occasionally cause palpitations (extra heart beats). However, I would urge any patient reading this not to stop any antidepressant medication without consulting your doctor. Depression is a serious disease, just as palpitations sometimes can be.
Information provided here is of a general nature. Specific diagnoses and treatments can only be made by your doctor. If you would like to be seen at the Cleveland Clinic, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE for an appointment with a cardiologist at Desk F15.
