Amisulpride increases qtc interval. Monitor closely

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Amisulpride is extremely worse when it comes to qtc prolongation in the ECG test and will definately cause heart problems. [1]

Normal qtc for men is less than 440ms. My qtc was already abnormal on clozapine 225mg(462ms). After adding amisulpride 100mg to clozapine i started experiencing palpitations, abnormal heart rhythms and breathing problems. I was breathless as well. I had to stop it. Qtc interval above 500ms is taken seriously.

I won’t recommend taking amisulpride with another antipsychotic unless u closely monitor your qtc interval after u reach your therapeutic amisulpride dose through ECG test monthly for first 3 months. Then once in 3 months.

This might be the reason it is not available in usa/ca.

[1] https://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/news/events/2013/september/Leucht-2013-15-antipsychotics-meta-analyses.pdf

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Another drug that’s really bad regarding the QTC is Sertindole, it can actually be worse than Amisulpride in that regard.

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I dont take it with anything else and its fine for me, no unusual side effects but i take a low dose 200mg a day

i think it was banned in usa bc at higher doses it can make guys chest size increase and lactate.

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Minewas over 517 from risperdal

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What dose ?
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I think we’re not reading the definition. Certain drugs won’t make you have long qts. It a genetic problem. Even acquired so people, relax. If concerned, you should be getting an ekg twice a year

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That’s not true. All antipsychotics increase qtc interval, some r trivial, some r intense in their qtc prolongation. You need to study more on this.

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I agree with @clinic on this, my pdoc has talked to me about it several times & there is material to find regarding QTC-interval changes due to medications

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No you are incorrect. Abilify helps your qtc. If anyone has any concerns, credible meds is a good place to start

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Long qts is my nightmare. No need to study. Before posting something that could scare people, plz look at the facts

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Only abilify and lurasidone r trivial in qtc prolongation. Lurasidone might decrease qtc interval.

Have you read my citation in first post ?

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If you are truly concerned buy a Kardia .its a 2 lead ekg, it can tell you if you’re experiencing it

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I go strictly by credible meds. That is the site to clarify the many misunderstandings

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Actually, Abilify can help OR hurt. It is in general the one medication that can helpt the QTC but it can also prolong it you’re unlucky. Many psych-meds do prolong the QTC-interval & I trust my pdoc in talking to me about that.

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Of course it’s ok to talk to your dr I’m not saying that. I see a specialist and am monitored very closely. It’s not all psych meds Benadryl, etc can prolong it

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Abilify won’t increase qtc that much, but may decrease in some cases

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I’m not minimizing your concerns.im dropping

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Goto page 5

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There is a way to get around it. It’s called pacemaker/defib combo ftw

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Just registered on crediblemeds.org

The site does says that amisulpride is worse for qtc prolongation

Is this government owned site ? Who runs it ?

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