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2021-12-07 09:07:45
Can people with CAD take nitroglycerin controlled release tablets 6.4mg ? As a precaution ? Please advice it is for a 61 year old person
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Depends upon symptoms and severity of CAD.

Answered2021-12-09 02:16:44

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Please take this only when he has significant block in the blood vessel supplying heart or chest pain . No need to take as a precautionary measure.

Answered2021-12-07 09:10:06

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