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Does a beta blocker work in your system right away?

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Beta blocker: Yes if given intravenous it will work right away, but if it is taken orally it will start working as soon as it is absorped in the blood stream.

Dr Lewis and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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