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QT Intervals in Psychiatric Practice

The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

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How to Safely Use Psychiatric Medication

Most patients can safely take psychiatric medications without having to worry about QT prolongation. I only consider using buprenorphine instead of methadone as it poses a much lower risk for QT prolongations. Be cautious when prescribing potentially QT prolonging medications to vulnerable individuals, like patients with preexisting heart disease over the age of 65 and those with electrolyte imbalances.

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