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why can't athletes diagnosed with a heart problem be allowed to have CONTROLLED (in caps so you all don't get excited) access to this?
I think they can, if they can get a TUE. In WADA-speak, your "completely banned" becomes "prohibited at all times, except where permitted by the terms of TUE". You can get a TUE for EPO if you have the right disease.
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While I don't condone sharapova I do wonder why a drug created for heart problems was completely banned. Melodinium is meant to taken in 4-6week batches, a maximum of 3 times a year. If pros are still allowed to take steroids for colds with a TUE, then why can't athletes diagnosed with a heart problem be allowed to have CONTROLLED (in caps so you all don't get excited) access to this?