Does anyone else have an ECG for effects of APs on their heart?
The clinic I go to makes me go to one every year, and I’m not sure if it’s necessary.
I intend to stop going, is that a bad idea?
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Some APs can possibly be damaging to the heart, so the doctors probably just want to make sure everything’s alright.
You shouldn’t stop going, it’s only once a year.
And wouldn’t you rather they found out if there were damage, so they could switch your medication or give you treatment, rather than die from undiscovered heart failure?
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To be honest Berru, and you did ask, when my time is come, it is come.
I have social paranoia and going out for me isn’t easy, so I avoid appointments if I can.
I’ll stop these.
Maybe it would be good training for you? If you isolate yourself, I fear it would get worse.
And like I said, it’s only once a year.
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What med are you on? If you refuse the test your doctor may want to switch you to a different med.
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I just wondered if it’s normal, if everyone has an ECG every year?
I’ve done 2 so far and they were fine… I don’t think I need the tests…
I’m on zyprexa
I’m on haldol and do not get them routinely from my psychiatrist.
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My pdoc tests my blood pressure a few times a year.
Even if you’re fine on the tests, better safe than sorry.
You’re only fine until you’re not.
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So you don’t have ECG’s every year Berru but I should?
FIne 
People do not normally have regular ECG on Zyprexa as it doesn’t affect the heart much.
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Thanks Simonw
It does seem like a waste of time to me.
No I don’t, but I’m not on zyprexa.
And just because others don’t doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. If your doctor deems it necessary, it must be for a good reason. If you want to stop doing the ECG’s, you should talk to your doctor about it.
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Do you have any other risk factors for your heart?
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What is a ‘good reason?’
I honestly think it’s just to make us think we are being cared for, ie political reasons.
Money reasons, as it all comes down to.
I’ll be ok, you’re a sweetie Berru… hope that is not offensive to you…
I go to sleep, thanks Berru and others for replying.
I just don’t think doctors would order unnecessary tests. Why waste both their and your time?
If you want to quit doing them, you should let your doctor know.
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To be honest yes I do LED
I was planning to stop the tests, but I’ll reconsider that decision.
The ECG’s are done at a mental health clinic so I assume it’s because of the anti-psychotic… and zyprexa isn’t a big risk to the heart as far as I know.
I’ll discuss with my therapist on the next appointment.
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