Ventricular arrhythmias induced by doxepin and amitriptyline: case report.
A case is described of ventricular arrhythmias associated with doxepin and amitriptyline treatment in a patient with preexisting heart disease. A significant correlation was found between the occurrence of premature ventricular depolarizations and serum levels of both antidepressants.
D000639:Amitriptyline / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000097:blood / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000097:blood / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy; D004316:Doxepin / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000097:blood / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D004316:Doxepin; D000639:Amitriptyline