Amisulpride increases qtc interval. Monitor closely

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I check mine daily and after exercise. I have a team that I see a neurologist that discovered the issue, a cardiologist and my psychiatrist, they are all networked

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It is sad that it isnt mandatory to test. Iā€™ve been making efforts to educate drs, hospitals and pharmacies. The interesting thing is in the states, prison system testing is mandatory.

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What was your last qtc interval value when u checked ?

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Dude thatā€™s where it gets complicated, most drs arent skilled in reading qt prolongation. An ekg spits out a number, but it has to be physically examined by a cardiologist that knows what the heck he is looking for. 15 days is a long ass time to wait for an ekg after a med changeā€¦ā– ā– ā– ā–  or issue is so twitchy if you eat too many bananas it could go nuts because of high potassiumā€¦

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I wonā€™t go by a number spit out from a machine. Thatā€™s not accurate enough. Has your dr advised you to get a med Id bracelet or necklace?

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Yes some drugs prolong Qt interval more than others. Older drugs has this characteristic more than the newer ones. Lurasidone has the least Qt interval prolongation than any other drug available. Aripiprazole does not prolong Qt interval but it hastens it. The upcoming drug Lumateperone does not prolong Qt interval at all. By the way what is the latest about Lumateperone? It applied for FDA approval. It has a side effect profile equal to that of a placebo. It looks like a wonder drug because of itā€™s efficacy and safety. Hope it comes out soon in the market.