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Maybe just "...and takes a...." since that same med comes in that dose. nm

Posted By: NWMNMT on 2009-03-10
In Reply to: patient on Sinemet 25/100 qid and *pixa* 50/200 tablet at night. Thanks. nm - anon

Subject: Maybe just "...and takes a...." since that same med comes in that dose. nm

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