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I have developed pvcs. normal results for echo. stress, holter and ctscan of heart. anxiousgiven 25 mg of amitriptyline daily. will this increase pvcs?

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

No, but: Amitriptyline won't, but your bronchodilator will.

Answered 9/21/2014

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Elavil (amitriptyline) and PVCs: Hi, Amitriptyline definitely can increase the risk of Ventricular Arrhythmia including PVCs although it's very rare, also Amitriptyline increases the risk of QT prolongation which increases the risk of Arrhythmia, I would suggest to get off Amitriptyline and monitor ur symptoms, if you don't get any PVCs anymore then it's Amitriptyline causing your problems, stay away from Caffein.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/3/2014

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A member asked:

I have developed pvcs. normal results for echo. stress, holter and ctscan of heart. anxiousgiven 25 mg of amitriptyline daily. will this increase pvcs?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

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Dr Fowler agreed

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