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Should Medications Be Taken For Severe Depression?
Hi doctor I am 53 yrs old i weigh 135 lbs. I take synthroid 75mg. and vitorin for cholesterol.. I had an ECG done . My report was as follows: vent rate 59 bpm, RR interval 1008 ms, PR intervals 152 ms, QRS duration 94ms, Qt intervals 444ms, Qtc intervals 443 ms,, Qt Despersion 58 ms. P-R-T Axis 51 9 25 . do i need medication or get more test done? what is your recommendation
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Hi, thanks for the query You say you are suffering from depression. May I know the exact nature of your symptoms? Here you have described in depth about your cardiac illness & apparently you are taking medications & adequate care for the same. Considering your cardiac condition; medications like sertraline, escitalopram, tineptine which are good antidepressants & do not interact with other drugs; nor have any adverse effects on hear are a good option. Hope this helps for you; good Luck
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