Quote Originally Posted by Ethansmom View Post
I've read about heart problems with this med. Is this a dangerous med?
Some of the TCA and SSRI meds may affect the electrical system of the heart. In fact many medication do, including, ironically, some heart meds. This is unlikely to cause any problems at therapeutic doses unless there are pre existing cardiovascular issues. The main danger is from accidental or deliberate overdose, or if taking many medications that produce the same affect. Your GP will have taken all those factors into consideration.

Fwiw, I'm on a high dose of the TCA dosulepin which was once the UK's most prescribed AD, but is so cardio toxic that it has now been been removed from the British National Formulary drugs list and my ancient heart is fine according to the last annual ECG.