Quetiapine and abnormal ECG result
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Quetiapine and abnormal ECG result
I have been on quetiapine for about 3 years, i have recurrent depressive disorder, bipolar traits and dysthymia. I also take duloxetine, clonazepam and pregabalin.
I had my annual ECG done and it shows a prolonged Q-T interval. I have to see my psychiatrist urgently on weds to review my medication. I am terrified of going off the quetiapine, i have recently gone up to 600mg at night because of some pseudo psychotic experiences. in the past when i have been off it in hospital i was intensely suicidal and the worst i have ever been, i don;t want to go there again, i have tried olanzapine, lithium, risperidone, chlorpromazine, flupenthixol. aripriprazole and lamotrigene and they were no use, i am treatment resistant to anti-depressants too.
Will i have to choose between my mental well being and my heart?
thanks for listening
poppysnowdrop
I had my annual ECG done and it shows a prolonged Q-T interval. I have to see my psychiatrist urgently on weds to review my medication. I am terrified of going off the quetiapine, i have recently gone up to 600mg at night because of some pseudo psychotic experiences. in the past when i have been off it in hospital i was intensely suicidal and the worst i have ever been, i don;t want to go there again, i have tried olanzapine, lithium, risperidone, chlorpromazine, flupenthixol. aripriprazole and lamotrigene and they were no use, i am treatment resistant to anti-depressants too.
Will i have to choose between my mental well being and my heart?
thanks for listening
poppysnowdrop
- Annette Boden - Counsellor
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Re: Quetiapine and abnormal ECG result
Hi Poppysnowdrop. I understand your fears and I would tell your psychiatrist this tomorrow. I am sure they will be able to offer some good advise and support.
Annette Boden - Hypnotherapist, psychotherapist, Counsellor
MSc, BSc(Hons)Psychology, MBPsS, FNSHP, ADHP (NC) Adv.Dip THP (N-SHAP), Adv.Dip (NCHP), Member: CRAH; HA; HCB. UKCP registered hypno-psychotherapist. CNHC registered Hypnotherapist.
MSc, BSc(Hons)Psychology, MBPsS, FNSHP, ADHP (NC) Adv.Dip THP (N-SHAP), Adv.Dip (NCHP), Member: CRAH; HA; HCB. UKCP registered hypno-psychotherapist. CNHC registered Hypnotherapist.