High-dose benzodiazepine use and QTc interval prolongation, a latent class analysis study

Abstract Benzodiazepine (BDZ) addiction is a widespread and multifaceted phenomenon. For many patients, especially females, the concomitant use of other drugs also increases their risk of QTc prolongation, possibly leading to complications such as seizures and even sudden death. However, the relatio...

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Main Authors: Lorenzo Zamboni, Igor Portoghese, Rebecca Casari, Francesca Fusina, Laura Santin, Luigi Isaia Lecca, Simone Campagnari, Silvia Carli, Thomas Zandonai, Fabio Lugoboni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-50489-3