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Does doc state this is specifically for the hypertension or does the patient have other problems thi

Posted By: MT50 on 2007-11-02
In Reply to: medication for hypertension s/l Ariza? - med help

Subject: Does doc state this is specifically for the hypertension or does the patient have other problems this can be for?

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