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• Atorvastatin

  Atorvastatin (Lipitor) is among the most popular of the statin drugs that widely prescribed for treating high cholesterol. All of these medications lower cholesterol levels by keeping the liver from manufact

  Helps with: 
  • heart attack prevention, 
  • high cholesterol, 
  • high triglycerides

• Acetaminophen with codeine

  Acetaminophen and codeine is an excellent analgesic combination for mild to moderate pain relief. It can ease the discomfort of a bad toothache or the aftermath of minor surgery, as well as a wide array of othe

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• Albuterol

  Proventil is the most commonly prescribed asthma inhaler in this country. Although this medicine is also available in tablet form for oral use, the aerosol formulation is less likely to cause general side effe

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• Amlodipine

  Norvasc belongs to a class of medicines called calcium channel blockers. Because they are usually well-tolerated, these drugs have made the treatment of angina and high blood pressure easier. Norvasc is prescr

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• Amoxicillin

  Polymox closely resembles other penicillin-type antibiotics. This medicine is frequently prescribed because of its broad-spectrum activity against a large number of bacteria. Polymox is effective in fighting

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• Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid

  Amoxicillin is the most commonly prescribed antibiotic in the United States. Unfortunately, the widespread use of this penicillin-like drug has led many bacteria to develop resistance to it. By adding clavul

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• Azithromycin

  Zithromax is an antibiotic used to treat respiratory tract infections, infections of the skin, and the sexually transmitted disease Chlamydia trachomatis. Children may be given Zithromax for ear infections a

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• Albuterol

  Albuterol is one of the more commonly prescribed asthma inhalers in this country. Although this medicine is also available in tablet form for oral use, the aerosol formulation is less likely to cause general

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• Alendronate

  Fosamax is prescribed to prevent or treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Doctors prescribe it to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis. It is also used to treat a fairly rare condition, Paget'

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• Alprazolam

  Alprazolam is the most frequently prescribed anti-anxiety agent in the country. It is similar in certain respects to Valium. Once called minor tranquilizers or sedatives, such drugs are prescribed to calm jitte

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• Amitriptyline

  Amitriptyline belongs to an older class of antidepressants. Under the brand name Elavil, it used to be one of the most frequently prescribed antidepressants. It is now prescribed generically more frequently.

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• Atenolol ("ah TEN oh lol")

  Atenolol (Tenormin) is known as a beta-blocker. That means the drug works in part by blunting the action of adrenaline, the body's natural fight-or-flight chemical. People normally respond to stressful situatio

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• Amphetamine Salts

  Adderall is used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Narcolepsy. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=1362Ch

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• Amlodipine/Benazepril

  Lotrel is an ACE inhibitor used to lower blood pressure. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?startswith=lotrel&x=0&y=0Check out Wikipe

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• Atomoxetine

  Strattera is used to treat Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=8772Check out Wikipedia fo

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• Armour Thyroid

  Armour Thyroid is thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism. More information is available at Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armour_Thyroid

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• Azelastine

  Astelin is a nasal spray used to treat allergies.Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=1875Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly infor

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• Amlodipine/Atorvastatin

  Caduet is used to treat hypertension, coronary artery disease, and angina. It is also used to prevent cardiovascular disease and lower cholesterol.It combines amlodipine besylate, a calcium channel-bl

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• Anastrozole

  Arimidex is used to treat breast cancer. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=4934Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly informati

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• Aripiprazole

  Abilify (aripiprazole) is a powerful drug approved for treating schizophrenia. It is also employed for patients with serious bipolar disorder and occasionally as an adjunctive treatment for major depression. Th

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• Adapalene

  Differin is a topical medication used to treat acne. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=4242Check out Wikipedia for more user-friend

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• Aspirin/Extended-Release Dipyridamole

  Aggrenox is used to reduce the risk of stroke. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=4508Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly inf

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• Alfuzosin

  Uroxatral is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=8575Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendl

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• Acyclovir

  Zovirax is used to treat genital herpes and non-life-threatening mucocutaneous Herpes simplex virus infections in immunocompromised individuals. Full prescribing information is available at:http:

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• Albuterol sulfate

  ProAir HFA is used to treat bronchospasm resulting from asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/

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• Abilify Side Effects Can Be Scary!

  Abilify (aripiprazole) has been one of the most successful drugs in the pharmacy. At one time, this medication had sales of over $5,000,000,000 annually. That turned it into one of the best selling dr

  Helps with: 
  • bipolar disorder, 
  • Depression, 
  • schizophrenia

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• Beclomethasone

  Vancenase AQ and its twin Beconase AQ have become very popular allergy treatments. Corticosteroids (cortisone-like drugs such as prednisone) are very effective at easing inflammation and irritation in the uppe

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• Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide

  Ziac combines two different drug ingredients in one tablet. Bisoprolol was approved by the FDA in 1992 and is available by itself as Zebeta, while hydrochlorothiazide has been a mainstay of hypertension treatme

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• Buspirone

  Buspirone is an anti-anxiety agent that is unrelated to benzodiazepines or other anti-anxiety medicines. It is prescribed for the management of anxiety disorders or for short-term relief of symptoms such as jit

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• Benazepril

  Lotensin is one of a group of drugs that includes Vasotec and Capoten. These medications are called ACE inhibitors because they affect an enzyme (angiotensin-converting enzyme) important in regulating blood pr

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• Budesonide

  Rhinocort Aqua is a nasal spray used for treating allergies. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=3799Check out Wikipedia for more use

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• Budesonide

  Pulmicort Respules is used for the maintenance and prevention of asthma. It is not for the treatment of acute bronchospasm. Full prescribing information is available at DailyMed. Check out Wikip

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• Bimatoprost

  Lumigan is a solution used to treat intraocular pressure in those with open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme

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• Brimonidine

  Alphagan-P is a solution used to treat intraocular pressure in those with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dail

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• Buprenorphine HCI and Naloxone HCI Dihydrate Sublingual

  Suboxone is used to treat opioid dependence. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=7840Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly infor

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• Bupropion

  Even before Prozac, there was Wellbutrin (bupropion). It was the first of a new generation of antidepressants and was introduced in 1985, almost two years before Prozac received FDA approval. The company sta

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• Carbamazepine

  Carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Equetro, Tegretol) is prescribed for the control of a variety of seizure disorders. It is also used as a special kind of pain reliever for trigeminal neuralgia which produces seve

  Helps with: 
  • bipolar disorder, 
  • epilepsy, 
  • restless legs syndrome, 
  • trigeminal neuralgia

• Conjugated estrogens

  This natural estrogen formulation is one of the most commonly prescribed medicines in the country. The hormones are purified from pregnant mares' urine. Estrogen replacement therapy is prescribed primarily

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• Conjugated estrogens / medroxyprogesterone

  The conjugated estrogen formulation is one of the most commonly prescribed medicines in the country, under the brand name Premarin. The conjugated estrogen formulation is one of the most commonly prescribed me

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• Cisapride

  *** WARNING: THIS DRUG WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE MARKET BY THE FDA. Propulsid promotes good muscle tone in the gastrointestinal tract and in so doing facilitates the proper movement of food through the system. It

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• Co-trimoxazole

  This popular antibiotic is a combination of two sulfa drugs, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. It is frequently prescribed for urinary tract infections, middle ear infections, chronic bronchitis, diarrhea c

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• Clonazepam

  Klonopin is an anti-anxiety agent, similar in many respects to Valium. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines. This class of drugs were once called minor tranquilizers or sedatives, and

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• Clarithromycin

  Biaxin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic related to erythromycin. It is prescribed to fight respiratory tract infections including pneumonia and infections of the skin. Side Effects and Interactions The most fre

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• Cimetidine

  Cimetidine (Tagamet) was the first of a new class of ulcer drugs, called "H2 antagonists." It works by suppressing the secretion of stomach acid, so it is also used to treat conditions of abnormal acidity su

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  • heartburn, 
  • ulcers, 
  • warts

• Cephalexin

  Keflex (generic name: cephalexin) belongs to a class of potent antibiotics called cephalosporins. It is one of the first of these to become available generically and is now often prescribed as cephalexin. T

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• Cefuroxime axetil

  Ceftin is a highly effective, broad-spectrum antibiotic that works against bacteria that cause a wide range of common problems. This drug is especially beneficial for skin, ear and lung infections. It can he

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• Cefadroxil

  Cefadroxil (no longer available by brand name) belongs to a class of potent antibiotics called cephalosporins. This drug works against a wide variety of germs, including staphylococcus and Group A beta-hemolyt

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• Cefaclor

  Ceclor is one of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics in the United States. Its popularity is due largely to the drug's broad spectrum activity against a wide range of bacteria. It is highly effective again

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• Captopril

  Capoten was the first of a new class of blood pressure medicines called ACE (for angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors. The development of this unique drug almost reads like a medical mystery. It all starte

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• Ciprofloxacin

  Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of potent antibiotics called quinolones or fluoroquinolones. These drugs are quite popular with prescribers because they can help cure a wide variety of infections. Fluoroquinol

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• Clopidogrel

  Plavix is used to reduce atherothrombotic events in patients who have recently experienced a stroke, myocardial infarction (MI), or established peripheral arterial disease. Full prescribing infor

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• Celecoxib

  Celebrex is a non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, menstrual cramps, acute pain, and primary dysmenorrhea.&nbs

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• Carvedilol

  Coreg is used to treat congestive heart failure and hypertension. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=8113Check out Wikipedia for mo

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• Cefdinir

  Omnicef is an antibiotic used to treat pneumonia, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, tonsillitis, and skin infections.Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/

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• Candesartan Cilexetil

  Atacand is used to treat hypertension and heart failure. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=2154Check out Wikipedia for more user-fr

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• Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone

  Ciprofloxacin 0.3% and Dexamethasone 0.1% Ciprodex Otic is a combination of antibiotic and steroid. It is used to treat ear infections. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailyme

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• Cyclosporine

  Restasis is used to increase tear production in those with ocular conditions that have suppressed tear production. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme

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• Clindamycin/Benzoyl Peroxide

  BenzaClin is a topical gel used to treat acne. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=9296Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly inf

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• Clonidine

  Catapres-TTS is a transdermal system used to lower blood pressure. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=1890Check out Wikipedia for mo

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• Cetirizine (su-TEER-a-zeen)

  Cetirizine is an antihistamine used to treat allergies such as hay fever. It alleviates symptoms of runny nose, itchy, red, watery eyes, and sneezing. Zyrtec has also been found to be helpful against hives a

  Helps with: 
  • allergy, 
  • hay fever

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• Diltiazem

  Cardizem CD belongs to a class of medicines called calcium channel blockers. Because of their safety and effectiveness, these drugs have helped revolutionize the treatment of angina and high blood pressure.

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• Divalproex sodium

  Depakote is an anticonvulsant prescribed for control of seizures alone or together with other drugs. It is also approved for preventing migraine headaches and for treating manic episodes in people with bipolar

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• Donepezil

  Aricept was recently approved for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. This medication is not a cure, and not all patients respond well. Like Cognex, it presumably works by increasing the activity of an imp

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• Doxazosin

  Cardura is used to treat high blood pressure. It may also be prescribed in combination with other drugs to treat congestive heart failure.Doctors may also prescribe it to treat symptoms of benign prostate enla

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• Digoxin

  Brand Names Lanoxin Overview Digoxin was once a very widely prescribed heart medication used to treat congestive heart failure and irregular heart rhythms, particularly atrial fibrillation, but it

  Helps with: 
  • atrial fibrillation, 
  • heart failure

• Diclofenac sodium

  Voltaren is a pain reliever used for arthritis. It belongs to a class of medications commonly called NSAIDs or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Other medicines in this category include over-the-counter an

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• Duloxetine

  Cymbalta is an antidepressant used for treating major depressive disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. It is also prescribed to manage pain resulting from fibromyalgia, as well as for diabetic pe

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• Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol

  Yasmin is an oral contraceptive for women. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=7949 

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• Desloratadine

  Clarinex is used to treat allergies. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=8630Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly information:

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• Dutasteride

  Avodart is used for men with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) to improve symptoms, reduce the risk for need of BPH-related surgery, and to prevent acute urinary retention (AUR). Ful

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• Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol

  Kariva is an oral contraceptive for women. More information is available at Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kariva 

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• Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol

  Apri is an oral contraceptive for women. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=3570 

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• Dorzolamide

  Cosopt is a solution used to reduce intraocular pressure in those with open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension who do not respond to beta-blockers. Full prescribing information is available a

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• Dexmethylphenidate

  Focalin XR is used to treat Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=9376Check out Wikipedia for more

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• Darifenacin

  Enablex is used to treat overactive bladder. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=7869Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly infor

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• Diclofenac Sodium/Misoprostol

  Arthrotec is used to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in those who are at a high risk of developing ulcers or other complications from NSAIDs. The potential risks should be weighed a

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• Digoxin

  Digitek is used to treat heart failure and the control of ventricular response rate in those with chronic atrial fibrillation. Check out Wikipedia for more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/w

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• Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol

  Yaz is an oral contraceptive for women. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=7508Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly informatio

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• Diovan Side Effects & Mild High Blood Pressure

  One of the most popular blood pressure pills in the pharmacy these days is Diovan (valsartan). It belongs to a class of medications called ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers). Other drugs in the clas

  Helps with: 
  • blood pressure, 
  • congestive heart failure, 
  • hypertension, 
  • post-heart attack ventricular dysfunction

• Dabigatran

  When the anticoagulant dabigatran (Pradaxa) was approved by the FDA in 2010 it was hailed as a "major milestone" in reducing the risk of strokes for patients with the irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibril

  Helps with: 
  • atrial fibrillation, 
  • blood clots, 
  • DVT, 
  • thromboembolism

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• Erythromycin

  E-Mycin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against a large number of bacteria. It helps fight infections in many places in the body including the urinary, genital and digestive tracts, lungs,

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• Estradiol

  Estrogen-like drugs are being used ever more widely to treat a number of conditions associated with menopause and later life in women. In addition to menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes or vaginal drynes

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• Ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel

  This combination oral contraceptive contains compounds similar to the female hormones estrogen and progestin. It works primarily by preventing the release of eggs from the ovary. Each packet contains 28 pi

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• Etodolac

  Etodolac (Lodine) belongs to a class of medications commonly called NSAIDs or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It is prescribed for the management of pain and is also used both for short-term and

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  • Inflammation, 
  • pain relief

• Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone

  This combination oral contraceptive contains synthetic hormones similar to the female hormones estrogen and progestin. It works primarily by preventing the release of eggs from the ovary. Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 may

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• Enalapril

  Vasotec is one of the most successful blood pressure medicines on the market. It belongs to a class of drugs called ACE inhibitors which includes Accupril, Capoten, Prinivil and Zestril, among others. The de

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• Escitalopram

  Lexapro is an antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.c

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• Esomeprazole

  Nexium is used for treating heartburn and other symptoms of gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), as well as to reduce the occurrence of gastric ulcers. It is also prescribed to heal erosive esophag

  Helps with: 
  • GERD, 
  • heartburn

• Ezetimibe/Simvastatin

  Vytorin is a cholesterol-lowering drug composed of both ezetimibe (Zetia) and simvastatin (Zocor). Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?

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• Ezetimibe

  ZETIA is a cholesterol-lowering drug that may be prescribed alone or with statins. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=9122Check out

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• Eszopiclone

  Eszopiclone was approved by the FDA under the brand name Lunesta in 2004. It was originally acclaimed as a non-benzodiazepine drug that would help people get to sleep faster. Long-Term Use The manuf

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  • insomnia

• Etonogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol

  NuvaRing is a vaginal ring used as a contraceptive. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=8836Check out Wikipedia for more user-friend

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• Estradiol Transdermal System

  Vivelle-Dot is a transdermal patch form of estrogen delivery for treating symptoms associated with menopause. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/dru

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• Exenatide

  Byetta is administered as an injection and is used to improve glycemic control in those with type 2 diabetes.Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.

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• Estradiol Vaginal

  Vagifem is a vaginal suppository used to treat atrophic vaginitis. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=1447Check out Wikipedia for mo

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• Eletriptan

  Relpax is used to treat migraines with or without auras.Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=6935Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly

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• Epinephrine

  EpiPen Auto-Injector is used to treat emergency allergic reactions, including anaphylactic shock caused by stinging and biting insects; allergen immunotherapy; foods; drugs; diagnostic testing substan

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• Fexofenadine

  Allegra is a relatively new nonsedating antihistamine used to treat allergies such as hay fever. It alleviates symptoms such as runny nose, itchy, watery eyes and sneezing. Allegra was actually developed from

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• Fluconazole

  Diflucan is the first in a group of antifungal medicines that also includes Nizoral and Sporanox. It is prescribed as a single-dose treatment for vaginal yeast infections. It is also used to treat thrush and ha

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• Furosemide

  Furosemide, sometimes prescribed under the brand name Lasix, is a potent diuretic, or water pill. It is used to treat high blood pressure as well as a number of serious conditions in which fluid builds up

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• Fluticasone

  Flonase nasal spray has become a very popular allergy treatment. Corticosteroids (cortisone-like drugs such as prednisone) are very effective at easing irritation and inflammation in the upper respiratory

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• Fluvastatin

  Lescol is prescribed primarily to lower cholesterol. Coronary artery disease is associated with certain risk factors, including high serum cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, elevated triglycerides and reduced le

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• Fosinopril

  Monopril is one of a group of drugs that includes Vasotec and Capoten. These medications are called ACE inhibitors because they affect an enzyme (angiotensin-converting enzyme) important in regulating blood pr

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• Famotidine

  Pepcid is a popular ulcer drug similar in many respects to Tagamet or Zantac. It works by suppressing the secretion of stomach acid, so it is also used to treat conditions of abnormal acidity as well as helpin

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• Finasteride

  Proscar is a unique compound that counters some of the negative effects of testosterone in the body. It blocks an enzyme that converts testosterone to a more potent hormone called 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone

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• Fluoxetine

  Prozac was the first of a new generation of antidepressants to come on the market. It works by enhancing the action of a brain chemical called serotonin. In a few short years this drug has become so popula

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• Flurbiprofen

  Ansaid is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID. Medications in this class are used to relieve pain associated with arthritis, menstrual cramps, headaches, minor surgery, bursitis, tendinitis, sprain

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• Fenofibrate

  Tricor is a cholesterol-lowering drug in the fibrate class. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=8931Check out Wikipedia for more user-fri

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• Fluticasone

  Flovent HFA is an inhaler for the maintenance and prevention of asthma. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=7947 Check out Wikipedia

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• Finasteride

  Propecia is used to treat hair loss in men (only). Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=6926Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly

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• Fluticasone Propionate and Salmeterol

  Advair Diskus is used for the long-term maintenance treatment of asthma. It is only for people whose ashtma symptoms are not well-controlled on other asthma medications, as one of its active ingredien

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• Gemfibrozil

  Lopid is prescribed primarily to lower cholesterol and triglycerides. Heart specialists recognize that coronary artery disease is associated with certain risk factors, including high serum cholesterol, bad LDL

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• Glipizide

  Glucotrol is used together with diet and exercise to control non-insulin-dependent, or Type II, diabetes, which was once called "adult-onset diabetes." This pill seems to stimulate the pancreas to make mor

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• Glyburide

  DiaBeta is used together with diet and exercise to control non-insulin-dependent, or Type II, diabetes. This condition, formerly called "adult-onset" diabetes, seems to result when the body does not respond�

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• Gatifloxacin

  Zymar is an eye solution used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis.Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=1266 Check out Wikipedia for more

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• Hydrochlorothiazide and losartan

  Hyzaar combines a new kind of blood pressure medicine (prescribed alone as Cozaar) with an old-fashioned diuretic, hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). It is prescribed for high blood pressure, especially if neither dr

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• Hydrocodone

  Hydrocodone is a semisynthetic analgesic similar in most respects to codeine. In combination with acetaminophen, it offers excellent relief for moderate pain. It can ease the discomfort of a bad toothache or th

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• Hydrocodone Polistirex and Chlorpheniramine Polistirex

  Tussionex Pennkinetic is used to treat cough and other upper respiratory symptoms related to allergies or cold. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/d

  Helps with: 

• How Good Is Aspirin Against Cancer in New Study?

  In 1993 we published a book with Tom Ferguson, MD, called The Aspirin Handbook (Bantam Books). In it we pointed out that there was an impressive amount of research supporting the beneficial effects of

  Helps with: 

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• Ibuprofen

  Ibuprofen is a pain reliever used primarily for arthritis. It may also be prescribed for menstrual cramps, bursitis, tendinitis, sprains, strains and other painful conditions. It belongs to a class of medi

  Helps with: 

• Insulin

  Humulin is a product of biotechnology. Produced by special non-disease-causing bacteria in a laboratory, it is an exact replica of human insulin, the hormone that controls the body's use of sugar. Humulin

  Helps with: 

• Isosorbide mononitrate, extended release

  Imdur is related to an older drug, isosorbide dinitrate, which has long been prescribed to treat angina. This medicine helps the blood vessels relax, and this puts less pressure on the heart. Isosorbide mono

  Helps with: 

• Itraconazole

  Sporanox is a relatively recent antifungal medicine used to treat certain serious fungal infections such as Histoplasmosis as well as toe- or fingernail fungus. It is also prescribed for treatment and mainte

  Helps with: 

• Indapamide

  Lozol is a new kind of diuretic or water pill. It is used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure as well as certain other serious conditions in which fluid builds up in body tissues. Unlik

  Helps with: 

• Ipratropium bromide

  Atrovent is an inhaled medication used to open the airways in chronic conditions like asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis. It is generally used as preventive or maintenance therapy, rather than in an acut

  Helps with: 

• Ibandronate

  Boniva is prescribed to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It belongs to the same category as Fosamax. Bone is constantly being "remodeled," broken down by osteoclasts and rebuil

  Helps with: 

• Insulin Glargine

  Lantus is injected daily for treatment of adult and pediatric type 1 diabetes. It is also prescribed for adults with type 2 diabetes who need long-acting insulin for the treatment of hyperglycemia.&nb

  Helps with: 

• Irbesartan

  Avapro is a blood pressure medication. It's also used to treat diabetic nephropathy.Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=5942Check out

  Helps with: 

• Ipratropium Bromide and Albuterol Sulfate

  Combivent is an inhaler used by people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cf

  Helps with: 

• Ibandronate

  Boniva is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=8750 Check out Wikiped

  Helps with: 

• Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide

  Learn about hydrochlorothiazide side effects here! Avalide is used to help lower blood pressure. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cf

  Helps with: 

• Insulin Lispro, rDNA Origin

  Humalog is an insulin analog for the treatment of diabites mellitus and to control hyperglycemia. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?i

  Helps with: 

• Influenza Virus Vaccine

  Fluzone is a flu vaccine for influenza types A and B. Check out Wikipedia for more information:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluzone  

  Helps with: 

• Imiquimod

  Aldara cream is used to treat nonhyperkeratotic, nonhypertrophic actinic keratoses on the face or scalp. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/dru

  Helps with: 

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• Ketorolac tromethamine

  Toradol is a pain reliever in the class of medications commonly called NSAIDs or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Unlike most of the other medicines in this category, which include over-the-counter an

  Helps with: 

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• Lisinopril

  Zestril is one of the more recent entries in a class of drugs called ACE inhibitors. The development of this group of medications almost reads like a medical mystery, starting with the venom of a poisonous B

  Helps with: 

• Loratadine

  Claritin is the third of a new generation of allergy medicines called histamine H1 receptor antagonists. These nonsedating antihistamines are changing the way doctors control allergy symptoms. Until these

  Helps with: 

• Lorazepam

  Ativan is an anti-anxiety agent, similar in many respects to Valium. Once called minor tranquilizers or sedatives, such drugs are prescribed to calm jittery nerves and relieve excessive tension. They belon

  Helps with: 

• Losartan

  Losartan was introduced under the brand name Cozaar in 1995 for the treatment of high blood pressure. At the time, it was the first of a new category of blood pressure medicines now known as ARBs, or

  Helps with: 
  • congestive heart failure, 
  • diabetic kidney disease, 
  • high blood pressure, 
  • stroke prevention

• Lovastatin

  Mevacor is prescribed primarily to lower cholesterol. Heart specialists recognize that coronary artery disease is associated with certain risk factors, including high serum cholesterol, bad LDL cholesterol, el

  Helps with: 

• Lansoprazole

  Prevacid, like Prilosec, fights acid secretion by blocking the final step. This so-called proton pump is prescribed for the short-term treatment of duodenal ulcer, inflammation of the esophagus due to acid spl

  Helps with: 
  • GERD, 
  • heartburn

• Levothyroxine

  Thyroid hormones come in a variety of formulations and brand names. Synthroid is the most commonly prescribed of all the thyroid supplements. That is because the dose is more reliable than natural products made

  Helps with: 

• Levofloxacin

  Levaquin is used to treat bacteria resistant to other antibacterial medications. It is prescribed for serious and life-threatening bacterial infections such as pneumonia, acute sinusitis, acute chroni

  Helps with: 

• Lamotrigine

  Lamictal is an anticonvulsant drug used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=4401 C

  Helps with: 

• Latanoprost

  Xalatan is an eye solution used to control glaucoma. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=537Check out Wikipedia for more user-friend

  Helps with: 

• Lidocaine

  Lidoderm is a pain reliever for post-herpetic neuralgia. It should only be used on intact skin. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=

  Helps with: 

• Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol

  Aviane is an oral contraceptive for women. Check out Wikipedia for more information:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aviane#Monophasic  

  Helps with: 

• Levetiracetam

  Keppra is an anticonvulsant used to control epilepsy.  Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=8964 Check out Wikipedia for mor

  Helps with: 

• Levothyroxine Sodium

  Levothroid is used to treat hypothyroidism. More information is available at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levothroid 

  Helps with: 

• Levalbuterol

  Xopenex HFA is an inhaler used to treat asthma and bronchospasm for those with reversible obstructive airway disease.  Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dai

  Helps with: 

• Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol

  Trivora-28 is an oral contraceptive for women. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=4700 

  Helps with: 

• Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol

  Levora is an oral contraceptive for women. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=4694Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly informa

  Helps with: 

• Levothyroxine Sodium

  Levoxyl is used to treat hypothyroidism and pituitary TSH suppression. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=7937Check out Wikipedia fo

  Helps with: 

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• Metformin

  Glucophage is a relatively recent diabetes medicine in the U.S., although it has been available in other countries for over a decade. It is prescribed to people with NIDDM, or "adult onset" diabetes. Althou

  Helps with: 

• Methylphenidate

  Ritalin is a mild stimulant prescribed primarily for attention deficit disorder (ADD), with or without hyperactivity. Ritalin should not be the sole treatment for ADD, which is best managed in an integrated pr

  Helps with: 

• Medroxyprogesterone

  Provera is derived from a natural female hormone, progesterone. It is prescribed to bring on menstrual periods or treat abnormal uterine bleeding. Although other uses have not yet been approved by the Food and

  Helps with: 

• Metoprolol

  Metoprolol is available as immediate-release metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) or extended release metoprolol succinate (Toprol-XL). It is also found combined with hydrochlorothiazide (as Dutoprol in t

  Helps with: 
  • chest pain, 
  • heart attack, 
  • high blood pressure, 
  • irregular heart rhythm, 
  • migraine headaches

• Montelukast

  bsp;Singulair is used to treat asthma and allergies.Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=8034 Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly information:

  Helps with: 

• Mometasone

  Nasonex is a nasal spray used for treating seasonal allergies and perennial allergic rhinitis. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=8

  Helps with: 

• Methylphenidate HCl

  Concerta is used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in children and adults. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=4203C

  Helps with: 

• Moxifloxacin

  Avelox is an antibacterial for adults used for treating acute bacterial sinusitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia, and complicated intra-abdominal and skin infections. Full prescribing information is

  Helps with: 

• Metaxalone

  Skelaxin is a muscle relaxant used for the relief of painful, acute musculoskeletal conditions.Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=4505Ch

  Helps with: 

• Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution

  Vigamox is a solution used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis.Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=6697Check out Wikipedia for more user-fr

  Helps with: 

• Memantine

  Namenda is used to treat dementia in Alzheimer's patients. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=5210Check out Wikipedia for more

  Helps with: 

• Modafinil

  Provigil is used to promote wakefulness in those with narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome, and shift work sleep disorder. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dai

  Helps with: 

• Mesalamine

  Asacol is used to treat ulcerative colitis. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=8308Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly inform

  Helps with: 

• Mupirocin

  Bactroban is an antibiotic ointment. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=6013 Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly informa

  Helps with: 

• Methylphenidate

  Methylin is a psychostimulant used to treat Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and narcolepsy. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm

  Helps with: 

• Mometasone

  Asmanex is used to treat and prevent asthma. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=6842Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly infor

  Helps with: 

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• Nefazodone

  Prozac was the first of a new generation of antidepressants. It was followed by Paxil and Zoloft. They work by enhancing the action of a brain chemical called serotonin and are called SSRIs (selective seroto

  Helps with: 

• Nabumetone

  Lodine (generic name nambutone) belongs to a class of medications commonly called NSAIDs or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It is prescribed for both short-term and long-term treatment of osteoarthritis a

  Helps with: 

• Naproxen

  Naprosyn (Naproxen) is a pain reliever used primarily for arthritis. Like other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, it may also be prescribed for menstrual cramps, bursitis, tendinitis, sprains

  Helps with: 

• Naproxen sodium

  Anaprox is a pain reliever used for arthritis, menstrual cramps, headaches, dental surgery, bursitis, tendinitis, sprains, strains and other painful conditions. It belongs to a class of medications commonly

  Helps with: 

• Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets

  Nitrostat is prescribed to people who suffer chest pain due to angina. It is used both for prevention and to treat an acute attack. The medication is taken by holding it under the tongue at the first sign of p

  Helps with: 

• Nizatidine

  Axid is a popular treatment for ulcers that helps them clear up rapidly. It works in part by suppressing the secretion of stomach acid by blocking histamine receptors in the digestive tract (H2 receptors). It

  Helps with: 

• Nadolol

  Corgard (generic name nadolol) is known as a beta blocker. That means the drug works in part by blunting the action of adrenaline, the body's natural fight-or-flight chemical. People normally respond to stres

  Helps with: 

• Norgestimate/Ethinyl Estradiol

  Orhto Tri-Cyclen is an oral contraceptive for women. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=5081Check out Wikipedia for more user-frien

  Helps with: 

• Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol

  TriNessa is an oral contraceptive for women.  

  Helps with: 

• Niacin

  Niaspan is used to lower cholesterol. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=6144Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly information

  Helps with: 

• Norelgestromin/Ethinyl Estradiol

  Ortho Evra is a transdermal contraceptive patch for women. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=8572 Check out Wikipedia for more

  Helps with: 

• Norgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol

  Low-Ogestrel is an oral contraceptive for women. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=4626

  Helps with: 

• Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol

  Loestrin 24 Fe is an oral contraceptive for women.  

  Helps with: 

• Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol

  Necon is an oral contraceptive for women. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=9157 

  Helps with: 

• Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol

  Estrostep Fe is an oral contraceptive for women. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=4643Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly i

  Helps with: 

• Nisoldipine

  Sular is used to lower blood pressure. It is an extended-release form of a calcium channel blocker. Check out Wikipedia for more information:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sular

  Helps with: 

• Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol

  Junel Fe is an oral contraceptive for women. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=4897   

  Helps with: 

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• Olanzapine

  Zyprexa is the third new medicine to treat schizophrenia, following Clozaril (clozapine) and Risperdal (risperidone). Unlike older anti-psychotic drugs such as Thorazine (chlorpromazine) and Haldol (haloperido

  Helps with: 

• Oxaprozin

  Daypro is a pain reliever used to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Like other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, it reduces swelling and inflammation as well as alleviating pain. Side Effec

  Helps with: 

• Omeprazole

  Prilosec is the first of a new class of drugs that combat acid secretion by blocking the final step. This so-called proton pump is prescribed for the short-term treatment of duodenal ulcer and for conditio

  Helps with: 

• Olmesartan

  Benicar is used to control blood pressure. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=7695Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly inform

  Helps with: 

• Oxycodone and Acetaminophen

  Endocet is a powerful pain reliever. Check out Wikipedia for more information on it:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endocet  

  Helps with: 

• Olopatadine

  Patanol is a solution used to treat allergic conjunctivitis. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=5993Check out Wikipedia for more us

  Helps with: 

• Oxcarbazepine

  Trileptal is an anticonvulsant used to treat epilepsy. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=7142 Check out Wikipedia for more use

  Helps with: 

• Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters

  Lovaza is used to lower cholesterol. 

  Helps with: 

• Oxycodone

  Oxycontin is a powerful controlled-release pain reliever. It is an opioid agonist and a schedule II controlled substance that is subject to abuse. Oxycontin tablets are only to be swallowed. If

  Helps with: 

• Oseltamivir

  Tamiflu is used to treat the flu. It must be taken within two days of the onset of symptoms. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=8790

  Helps with: 

• Osphena (Ospemifene) for Vaginal Dryness and Painful Intercourse

  Sexual intimacy does not have to disappear with aging. There are some impediments though. Vaginal dryness is one of the leading causes of painful intercourse (dyspareunia). There are a number of natur

  Helps with: 

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• Phenytoin

  Dilantin is one of the oldest and best studied anti-seizure medications on the market. Although it was first developed in 1908, the drug's ability to prevent epilepsy wasn't discovered until 1938. It works

  Helps with: 

• Potassium chloride, sustained action

  K-Dur is a brand of controlled-release potassium chloride tablet. Although potassium is found in many foods (including apricots, bananas, beets, broccoli, cantaloupe, carrots, fish, peaches, potatoes, squash,

  Helps with: 

• Propoxyphene napsylate and acetaminophen

  Darvocet-N 100 is a popular pain reliever containing propoxyphene and acetaminophen. Propoxyphene, a mild synthetic analgesic, is almost as effective as codeine. In combination with acetaminophen, it offers

  Helps with: 

• Potassium chloride controlled release

  Micro-K is a specially formulated potassium supplement designed to slowly release potassium and chloride over 8 to 10 hours. By taking potassium this way, patients are not supposed to experience the unpleasant

  Helps with: 

• Paroxetine

  Paxil, like the earlier antidepressant Prozac, apparently works by enhancing the action of a brain chemical called serotonin. This medication is prescribed to treat major depression, and has been shown to be ef

  Helps with: 

• Penicillin VK

  Penicillin represents one of the most important drugs ever developed. Its discovery in 1946 permanently changed medicine and set the stage for man's ability to overcome what had previously been life-threatening

  Helps with: 

• Phentermine

  Phentermine is a fairly old prescription diet drug that has made a recent comeback. Although not an amphetamine, it is similar in many respects and is classified as a controlled substance. Phentermine is approv

  Helps with: 

• Pravastatin

  Pravachol (generic name pravastatin) is prescribed primarily to lower cholesterol. Heart specialists recognize that coronary artery disease is associated with certain risk factors, including high serum cholest

  Helps with: 

• Prednisone

  Prednisone is available both by generic name and under several brand names. It is a corticosteroid, or hormone-like medication prescribed for a wide variety of conditions. Other cortisone-like medicines th

  Helps with: 

• Propranolol

  Inderal LA is a special long-acting formulation of a propranolol, the pre-eminent member of a class medicines called beta blockers. That means these drugs work in part by blunting the action of adrenaline, the

  Helps with: 

• Pentoxifylline

  This medicine makes blood flow more easily through blood capillaries. It improves red blood cell flexibility so these oxygen-carrying cells can squeeze through small vessels or those that are almost blocked.

  Helps with: 

• Pantoprazole

  Protonix is a proton pump inhibitor used for the short-term treatment and healing of erosive esophagitis resulting from gastrointestinal reflux disorder (GERD). Full prescribing information is av

  Helps with: 

• Pioglitazone

  Actos is used to improve glycemic control. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=9052Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly inform

  Helps with: 

• Pregabalin

  Lyrica is an anticonvulsant used to manage fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain resulting from diabetic peripheral neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, and as adjunctive therapy for those with partial onset

  Helps with: 

• Pramipexole

  Mirapex is used to treat Parkinson's disease. It is also prescribed to treat Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/dru

  Helps with: 

• Progesterone

  Prometrium is used to prevent endometrial hyperplasia in menopausal women who have not undergone hysterectomy and who are taking conjugated estrogen. It is also prescribed for secondary amenorrhea.&nb

  Helps with: 

• Pseudoephedrine HCl/Guaifenesin

  Pseudovent 400 is an expectorant used to temporarily relieve symptoms associated with upper respiratory infections, such as congestion, sinusitis, hay fever, and cough.  

  Helps with: 

• Pioglitazone and Metformin

  Actoplus MET is used to improve glycemic control in those with type 2 diabetes. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=9081  

  Helps with: 

• PrimaCare One

  PrimaCare One is a prenatal vitamin that includes omega-3 fatty acids and folic acid.  

  Helps with: 

• PEG-3350, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate and Potassium Chloride

  TriLyte with flavor packs is a bowel and colon cleanser taken prior to colonoscopy. Check out Wikipedia for more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trilyte 

  Helps with: 

• Pimecrolimus

  Elidel Cream is used as a second-line therapy for the short-term treatment of atopic dermatitis. It is meant for those who are not immunocompromised and who have failed to respond to other topical tre

  Helps with: 

• Polyethylene Glycol 3350

  Polyethylene glycol 3350, also termed PEG 3350 (Dulcolax Balance, MiraLAX), is used to alleviate constipation. It is also the active ingredient in some more concentrated preparations used to cleanse the bowel

  Helps with: 
  • constipation

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• Quetiapine

  Seroquel is used in the treatment of bipolar disorder. It is also prescribed to treat schizophrenia. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cf

  Helps with: 

• Quinapril

  Accupril is one of a group of drugs that includes Vasotec and Capoten. These medications are called ACE inhibitors because they affect an enzyme (angiotensin-converting enzyme) important in regulating blood pr

  Helps with: 
  • blood pressure, 
  • congestive heart failure, 
  • hypertension

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• Raloxifene

  Overview Until fairly  recently, women at risk of osteoporosis had a difficult choice: taking estrogen strengthened the bones, but increased the risk of breast cancer. Evista belongs in a new

  Helps with: 

• Ramipril

  Altace (generic name rampiril) is one of a group of drugs that includes Vasotec and Capoten. These medications are called ACE inhibitors because they affect an enzyme (angiotensin-converting enzyme) importan

  Helps with: 

• Ranitidine bismuth subsalicylate

  Tritec is prescribed together with Biaxin to eliminate the germs often responsible for ulcers, Helicobacter pylori. It works in part by suppressing the secretion of stomach acid, but the combination of bismu

  Helps with: 

• Risperidone

  Risperdal is the first in its class, a new kind of medicine prescribed to treat psychotic disorders. Clinical studies show that it is effective against the symptoms of schizophrenia such as hallucinations, sus

  Helps with: 

• Raloxifene

  Until fairly recently, women at risk of osteoporosis had a difficult choice: taking estrogen strengthened the bones, but increased the risk of breast cancer. Evista belongs in a new category of drugs, sele

  Helps with: 

• Rosuvastatin

  Crestor is one of the statin class of cholesterol-lowering drugs.Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=6243Check out Wikipedia for more use

  Helps with: 

• Risedronate

  Actonel is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It is also prescribed to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis. Full prescribing information is available at: http

  Helps with: 

• Rosiglitazone

  Avandia is used to help improve glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=7972C

  Helps with: 

• Ropinirole

  Requip is used to treat the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease, as well as to alleviate restless leg syndrome. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov

  Helps with: 

• Rosiglitazone Maleate and Metformin Hydrochloride

  Avandamet is used to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=5419Check out Wikip

  Helps with: 

• Ramelteon

  Rozerem is used to treat insomnia in those who have difficulty falling asleep. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=6782Check out Wiki

  Helps with: 

• Rabeprazole

  ciphex is used to treat erosive or ulcerative gastrointestinal acid reflux disease (GERD). It's also used to heal duodenal uclers, and in combination with amoxicillin and clarithromycin, it is prescribed to

  Helps with: 
  • GERD, 
  • heartburn

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• Salmeterol

  Serevent is a long-acting bronchodilator. This asthma inhaler is gaining in popularity because of its convenience: it is usually prescribed for use just twice daily (morning and evening). The long duration of

  Helps with: 

• Simvastatin

  Zocor (generic name simvastatin) is prescribed primarily to lower cholesterol. Heart specialists recognize that coronary artery disease is associated with certain risk factors, including high serum cholester

  Helps with: 

• Sucralfate

  Carafate is a unique anti-ulcer medication that appears to work in part by forming a protective layer over stomach sores and speeding healing. It may also reduce some of the damage caused by irritating medic

  Helps with: 

• Sumatriptan

  Imitrex is the first of a new kind of medicine prescribed to treat migraines. It works through serotonin receptors to cause constriction of blood vessels to the brain. This in turn stops a migraine in progre

  Helps with: 

• Sildenafil

  Viagra changed the way the world viewed impotence, now referred to as "erectile dysfunction." Although there were several medications to treat this condition before Viagra, none were available in an

  Helps with: 

• Sertraline (SER tra leen)

  Sertraline is available as sertraline hydrochloride (Zoloft), an antidepressant, in a tablet form and an oral solution.  Sertraline (Zoloft), like the earlier antidepressant fluoxetine (Prozac), works by enh

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• Sitagliptin

  Januvia is used to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. It should not be used for type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis, as it would not be effective.  Full prescribin

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• Solifenacin

  Vesicare is used to treat overactive bladder.Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=8696Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly informatio

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• Terazosin

  Hytrin (generic name terasozin) is a blood pressure medicine that relaxes the muscles lining the blood vessels. This reduces their resistance to blood flow. This same action, of smooth muscle relaxation, is

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• Theophylline

  Theo-Dur is a commonly prescribed oral asthma medication that helps open the airways. Theo-Dur is an extended-release formulation that enables patients to control breathing symptoms with one or two daily do

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• Thyroid hormones

  Thyroid hormones come in a variety of formulations and brand names. Natural products made of dried thyroid glands from beef and pork are sold as Armour Thyroid, Thyroid Strong and Thyroid USP. They are 

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• Timolol

  Timoptic eye drops are very effective at lowering pressure within the eyeand have helped provide an important advance in the treatment of some types of glaucoma. The active ingredient, timolol, is known as

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• Tramadol

  Ultram is a new type of pain reliever. Although it appears to work in part by blocking opioid recepters, it is not considered a narcotic. It is prescribed for moderate to moderately severe pain, and is appro

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• Terbinafine

  Lamisil is prescribed to treat fungal infections of the toenails or fingernails. In clinical trials, 70 percent of patients had eradicated fungus from toenails after 12 weeks of treatment; 79 percent had no fu

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• Tretinoin

  This acne medication is available in cream, gel and liquid formulations in various strengths. It is very effective in cases of mild or moderate acne, and that is the only condition for which the FDA has approv

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• Tamoxifen

  Nolvadex is a nonsteroidal agent with potent antiestrogenic properties. The antiestrogenic effects allow it to compete with estrogen for binding sites in target tissues, particularly the breast. Nolvadex is pr

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• Triamcinolone

  Corticosteroids (cortisone-like drugs such as prednisone) are very effective at easing irritation and inflammation in the upper respiratory tract (nose and lungs). The problem with oral steroids, however, is t

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• Tacrine

  Although Cognex is by no means a brand-new drug, it has only recently been approved for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. This medication is not a cure, and not all patients respond well. For some, ho

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• Tamsulosin

  Flomax is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=5763Check out Wikipedia for more user-frie

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• Topiramate

  Topamax is an anticonvulsant medication for children and adults with epilepsy. It is also prescribed for the prevention of migraines. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed

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• Tiotropium

  Spiriva is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym

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• Tolterodine

  Detrol LA is used for overactive bladder. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=6981Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly informa

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• Tadalafil

  Cialis is used to treat erectile dysfunction. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=8203Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly inf

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• Triamcinolone Acetonide

  Nasacort is a nasal spray used to treat allergies. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=8500Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendl

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• Tobramycin and Dexamethasone Ophthalmic

  Tobradex is a corticosteroid and antibacterial drug for the eye used to treat inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe. It is also use

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• Telmisartan

  Micardis is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (ARB) used to lower blood pressure. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=9096Check o

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• Travoprost

  Travatan is an eye solution used to treat intraocular pressure in those with open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension who do not respond to other intraoccular pressure lowering medications. Fu

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• Testosterone

  AndroGel is used in testosterone replacement therapy, primarily in adult men with conditions that have lead to a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone. Full prescribing information is

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• Uaifenesin/Pseudoephedrine

  Guaifenex PSE 60 is an expectorant used to treat nasal congestion and cough associated with upper respiratory infections. Check out Wikipedia for more information:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guaifene

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• Valsartan

  Diovan is an angiotensin II blocker, similar to Cozaar. It is prescribed for high blood pressure, alone or in combination with other drugs. Because African-American patients benefit less than others from Cozaa

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• Venlafaxine

  Venlafaxine (Effexor XR) was introduced as an antidepressant, although it is sometimes used to treat other mental conditions such as panic disorder. Venlafaxine is classified as an SNRI-a serotonin-norepineph

  Helps with: 
  • Anxiety, 
  • Depression, 
  • hot flashes, 
  • migraine headache prevention, 
  • panic disorder, 
  • social anxiety

• Verapamil (slow release)

  Calan belongs to a class of medicines called calcium channel blockers. Because of their safety and effectiveness, these drugs have helped revolutionize the treatment of high blood pressure. Other uses of

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• Valacyclovir

  Valtrex is used to treat cold sores and genital herpes. It is also prescribed for chickenpox and shingles. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugI

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• Varenicline

  Chantix is prescribed to help with smoking cessation. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=8135Check out Wikipedia for more user-frie

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• Vardenafil HCl

  Levitra is used for treating erectile dysfunction. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=7585Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly

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• Warfarin

  Coumadin is known as a blood thinner or anticoagulant. That means it is prescribed to prevent the formation or recurrence of blood clots. People who experience a pulmonary embolism or thrombophlebitis in th

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• Warfarin Sodium

  Jantoven is used to treat and prevent venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. It is also prescribed to treat and prevent thromboembolic complications associated with atrial fibrillation and cardiac

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• Zolpidem

  Ambien is the first in a new class of sleeping medicines. It is prescribed for the short-term treatment of insomnia. Studies indicate that the stages of sleep approach normal in patients on Ambien, and there

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• Ziprasidone

  Geodon is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Geodon has a greater capacity to increase QT/QTc interval compared to several other antipsychotics; an increased QT/QTc interval is ass

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