Do Benzodiazepines Cause Prolonged Qt?

The second-generation antipsychotic drugs (i.e., olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone, and zotepine), mood stabilizers, benzodiazepines, and antiparkinsonian drugs did not prolong the QTc interval.

What medications prolong the QT?

Drugs Causing QT Prolongation
  • Chlorpromazine.
  • Haloperidol.
  • Droperidol.
  • Quetiapine.
  • Olanzapine.
  • Amisulpride.
  • Thioridazine.

Can lorazepam cause QT prolongation?

The interactions between dif- ferent psychotropic drugs used in combina- tion or used with other medications that have known effects on the cardiovascular system may also lead to QT prolongation and risk of arrhythmia. QT prolongation during lorazepam therapy has not been documented in the literature.

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