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Are Metoprolol, Simavastin And Aspirin Prescribed For Atrial Fibrillation?

just trying to find out in order to try to insure a client if the metoprolol succinate, simvastin and aspirin are being taken for the one and only afib he had 2 years ago. he also has high blood pressure which perhaps the med is being used for. do you know which is which
Mon, 16 Mar 2015
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Thanks for choosing HCM for your query.

Aspirin is used to keep the blood thinner useful in atrial fibrillation to prevent clot formation.
Metoprolol can be effective in both atrial fibrillation & hypertension.
Whereas Simvastatin is used to treat high cholesterol.

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Are Metoprolol, Simavastin And Aspirin Prescribed For Atrial Fibrillation?

Hi Thanks for choosing HCM for your query. Aspirin is used to keep the blood thinner useful in atrial fibrillation to prevent clot formation. Metoprolol can be effective in both atrial fibrillation & hypertension. Whereas Simvastatin is used to treat high cholesterol. Hope your query has been answered. Give your feedback if convinced.