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Have on & off, not often palpitations since teen & was just prescribed metoprolol, is this safe? i'm now 38 & scared of med

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

It is safe: Try it & see if it provides relief.

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 4/23/2013

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