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My primary care md insists i take celexa (citalopram). i've been diagnosed from cardiologist: diastolicdysfunction. should i take this?

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Should be ok: The baseline ECG should be on file before the rx is taken and a follow up ECG in 2-4 weeks to assess the QTC interval. Overall its a very safe drug and is often give to pts after a heatrattck when they have reactive depression. So no worries .

Dr Lewis agreed

Answered 5/31/2014

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