First ‐generation antipsychotics and QTc: any role for mediating variables?

ConclusionsOur findings showed that FGAs, concurrent risky drugs, and alcohol use disorders prolonged QTc. FGAs had a direct effect on QTc, confirming the need for clinicians to monitor a risk that could lead to sudden unexplained death. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Source: Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental - May 31, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Giuseppe Carr à, Cristina Crocamo, Francesco Bartoli, Annamaria Lax, Martina Tremolada, Claudio Lucii, Giovanni Martinotti, Michela Nosè, Irene Bighelli, Giovanni Ostuzzi, Mariasole Castellazzi, Massimo Clerici, Corrado Barbui, Tags: Research Article Source Type: research