patients being taken off of Mellaril due to stronger warnings of potential arrhythmias
September 2000
You'll see patients being taken off of Mellaril due to stronger warnings of potential arrhythmias.
Mellaril (thioridazine) can prolong the QT interval...increasing the risk of arrhythmias and sudden death.
Suggest saving Mellaril for second-line use...for patients who don't respond to other antipsychotics.
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