The effectiveness and limitations of regulatory warnings for the safe prescribing of citalopram

Kevin J Friesen, Shawn C BugdenFaculty of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, CanadaBackground: Citalopram is the most commonly prescribed antidepressant in Canada. Concerns have been raised about its cardiac safety, and a dose-dependent prolongation of the QT...

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Main Authors: Friesen KJ, Bugden SC
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2015-08-01
Series:Drug, Healthcare and Patient Safety
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/the-effectiveness-and-limitations-of-regulatory-warnings-for-the-safe--peer-reviewed-article-DHPS