- male
- 60 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm really worried because my dad just had a heart attack and we're using up all our savings on his angioplasty and diabetes treatment. With the whole covid situation, it's been really tough. The medicine Vymada 50mg is pretty expensiveabout 1100 per strip. Do you know of any cheaper alternatives that can still be effective? Any advice or suggestions would be really helpful!
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advised to continue tab vymada 50 mg medication..
Dr. Mubarak Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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