medication for TIA and stroke
Posted By: mimt on 2008-03-27
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Discontinued his ??max in the hospital. He has never had an episode of TIA or stroke in the past.
I can only hear the max and just wondering if anyone could help with a medication for stroke or TIA that ends in max. Thanks!!
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