Galantamine-Induced QTc Prolongation

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Sir: Galantamine is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that is approved for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s dementia. It may also have beneficial effects in the treatment of schizophrenia.^1,2 The following is a case report of a patient with schizophrenia who developed corrected QT interval (QTc) prolongation while receiving galantamine.’ ‹