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Can medications affect my ability to exercise?

1 Answers Moderated by Tara Davis, Doctorate in Counselling Psychology Updated: Jun 4, 2018
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Anonymous on May 8, 2018
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Possibly, depending on the specific side effects of a medication. Any side effects relating to the body, heart and breathing could impact exercise.
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