The concern from the FDA is over a heart rhythm abnormality called long QT syndrome.

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Lengthening the QT interval can raise the risk of sudden cardiac death, especially in people who have a genetic condition called long QT syndrome.

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To assess how common a problem long QT linked to SSRI use might be, US researchers decided to look at the medical records of more than 38, 00 patients from New England.

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