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Pramipexole is used for treating the signs and symptoms of Parkinson disease

Posted By: MTISME on 2008-09-08
In Reply to: Anyone ever heard of a medication called Peripexol? - Kimberly

Subject: Pramipexole is used for treating the signs and symptoms of Parkinson disease




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