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A member asked:
I was diagnosed with incomplete right brundle branch block & may start lexapro (escitalopram). concerned that lexapro (escitalopram) has been shown to cause qt prolongation.
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Correct: Yes Lexapro (escitalopram) can cause qt prolongation. You may try the drug and get your ekg done after few days and check if there is any change in qt. Avoid using drugs along with Lexapro (escitalopram) which causes qt prolongation
Answered 8/25/2015
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