Electrocardiographic effects of tranylcypromine vs. amitriptyline

White, K.; O'Leary, J.; Razani, J.; Rebal, R.; Palmer, R.

Journal of Clinical Psychiatry 44(3): 91-93

1983


ISSN/ISBN: 0160-6689
PMID: 6833194
Document Number: 211067
The authors compared ECG changes during the course of treatment with a tricyclic antidepressant (amitriptyline) or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (tranylcypromine) in 22 adult psychiatric patients. Amitriptyline-treated patients showed increased heart rate, PR, QRS, and QTc intervals. Tranylcypromine-treated patients showed no significant changes in ECG parameters. The clinical significance of the differing pattern of ECG effects for tricyclic antidepressants and monoamine oxidase inhibitors is discussed.

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