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I have pvcs, which are controlled with 50mg per day of metoprolol er. is it safe for me to use a tens machine for sciatica/back pain?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Yes.: There is nothing about the "electricity" in a TENS that will affect the heart in any way.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/27/2019

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A member asked:

I have pvcs, which are controlled with 50mg per day of metoprolol er. is it safe for me to use a tens machine for sciatica/back pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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