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I have premature atrial contractions (ep said benign) from time to time. about to get on a antidepressant for my anxiety and depression. which is the least likely to effect heart rhythm? from my reading prozac seems safest. thanks?

Q: i have premature atrial contractions (ep said benign) from time to time. about to get on a antidepressant for my anxiety and depression. which is the least likely to effect heart rhythm? from my reading prozac seems safest. thanks?

: Any of the drugs within the SSRI family are fine to take.

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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Any of the drugs within the SSRI family are fine to take.

Answered 7/23/2022

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

I recommend consulting your pharmacist about this as he/she has access to much more information& studies on this matter than we physicians have.

Answered 7/24/2022

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A member asked:

I have premature atrial contractions (ep said benign) from time to time. about to get on a antidepressant for my anxiety and depression. which is the least likely to effect heart rhythm? from my reading prozac seems safest. thanks?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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