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The medicines used in stroke emergencies and long-term prevention, and why you must never stop them or swap them for supplements.
Medicines are central to stroke care, both in the emergency and for lifelong prevention of a second stroke. During an acute stroke, do not give any medicine at home, not even aspirin. Call 112 immediately.
No over-the-counter supplement, oil, or powder is proven to treat or cure stroke. Be cautious of products promising recovery miracles.
Ayurvedic view (interpretive): Preparations like mahamanjisthadi or brahmi-based rasayanas are traditionally used during recovery as adjuncts. Evidence is limited, interactions are real, and they must be discussed with the treating doctor, never used in the emergency.
Remember: In an emergency, the only right medicine action is calling 112. Afterwards, the prescribed daily medicines are the strongest protection against a second stroke; take them exactly as directed and never swap them for supplements.
Written By
Sanatan Ayurveda
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Varun Gupta
MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on
27 Sep 2022 • 06:23 PM (IST)
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