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Dr prescribed metoprolol 50mg for fast heart rate and anxiety, a friend warned to beware of leg cramps. can this medicine increase risk of blood clots?
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NO: There is NO medical connection between the use of BETA BLOCKERS (eg Metoprolol) and thrombophlebitis! (Blood Clots) Hope this helps! DR Z
Answered 1/5/2019
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