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The Safety of Psychiatric Medication
Nearly every category of psychiatric medication includes low risk and high-risk option. Sertraline takes the spotlight as the most extensively studied SSRI, demonstrating a remarkable safety profile. Lefaxine has also been reported to prolong the QT interval, especially in elderly patients. Data on ritazepine are conflicting so the FDA advises cautious use in individuals at risk for QT prolongation.