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Can Lexapro Be Taken While On Metoprolol?
my 29 year old son has A-fib and takes Lopressor to manage it. He has been on Zoloft for 10 years to cope with anxiety from A-fib episodes, and is now being switched to Lexapro. I read that metoprolol can interact with Lexapro, and that Lexapro can cause long Q-T. I am very concerned. Is he in any danger?
Sat, 14 Jul 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Regarding your concern, I would agree with you on the fact that Lexapro can cause QT prolongation. For this reason, it is important performing periodically a resting ECG to investigate for QT prolongation. Regarding Metoprolol, it is OK to take it while on Lexapro.
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Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Regarding your concern, I would agree with you on the fact that Lexapro can cause QT prolongation. For this reason, it is important performing periodically a resting ECG to investigate for QT prolongation. Regarding Metoprolol, it is OK to take it while on Lexapro.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
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