Guillain-Barre Syndrome (cont.)
Medical Author:
Michael A LoGuidice Sr, DO
Coauthor:
Mark Persin, DO
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Ron Fuerst, MD
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MedicationsCertain drugs such as heparin may be used to prevent blood clotting. Corticosteroids are not used. |
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