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Medicines degarelix acetateQuestion & answer

degarelix acetate · Medicine question

Can degarelix acetate affect heart rhythm?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Androgen deprivation may prolong the QT interval. Risk is more important in people with existing QT problems or medicines that also prolong QT.

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