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Can metformin cause anxiety fast heart rate?

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Dr. Cynthia Rector answered

Unusual: If metformin causes cardiac symptoms, it is more likely to cause a lower heart rate. However, the anxiety you are experiencing can cause elevated heart rate.

Dr Veres and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/16/2015

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