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What Antidepressant Is Good For A Heart Patient?

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Posted on Tue, 3 Jun 2014
Question: What antidepressant is good for someone with increased contractibility of their heart. Female 45 years olds. recent open heart surgery. Heart can be seen contacting visibly

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Answered by Dr. Jose Ignacio Artero Munoz (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Antidepressants

Detailed Answer:
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There are two main groups of antidepressants: tricyclic antidepressants and called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).The tricyclic antidepressants are not recommended for use in people with heart pathologies. Antidepressant SSRIs, citalopram and escitalopram are not recommended for people with heart pathologies but antidepressants such as paroxetine, sertraline or venlafaxine (besides they are also suitable for post traumatic stress and insomnia)can be used safely.

I Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be happy to help.If you do not have any clarifications, please don’t forget to evaluate my answer.I wish you good health.
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What Antidepressant Is Good For A Heart Patient?

Brief Answer: Antidepressants Detailed Answer: Hello, Delighted to be able to help. There are two main groups of antidepressants: tricyclic antidepressants and called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).The tricyclic antidepressants are not recommended for use in people with heart pathologies. Antidepressant SSRIs, citalopram and escitalopram are not recommended for people with heart pathologies but antidepressants such as paroxetine, sertraline or venlafaxine (besides they are also suitable for post traumatic stress and insomnia)can be used safely. I Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be happy to help.If you do not have any clarifications, please don’t forget to evaluate my answer.I wish you good health.