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How often should we order an ECG (EKG) during treatment with a psychotropic medication?

Question from a Member: How often would you recommend obtaining an EKG for patients on medications such as TCAs, ziprasidone, or citalopram that can prolong the QTc interval? I have recently had new patients coming to me on combinations of these medications. How often should we monitor their QTc? On another page on this website,…

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