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prednisone

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corticosteroid (anti-inflammatory synthetic hormones)

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Deltasone

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corticosteroid (anti-inflammatory synthetic hormones)

prednisone

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albuterol HFA

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bronchodilator for asthma [Ventolin or Proventil HFA]

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amlodipine

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calcium channel blocker for hypertension [Norvask]

-dipine

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amphetamine/dextroamphetamine

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CNS stimulant [Adderall, Aderall XR]

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Synthroid

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thyroid hormone

levothyroxine

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Ventolin or Proventil HFA

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bronchodilator for asthma [Ventolin or Proventil HFA]

albuterol HFA

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Prinivil, Zestril

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ACE inhibitor for hypertension

lisinopril

-pril

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Norvask

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calcium channel blocker for hypertension [Norvask]

amlodipine

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gabapentin

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anticonvulsant for restless leg [Neurontin]

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Adderall, Aderall XR

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CNS stimulant

amphetamine/dextroamphetamine

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cyclobenzaprine

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muscle relaxant on CNS [Fexmid, Flexeril]

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levothyroxine

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thyroid hormone [Synthroid]

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amoxicillin

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anti-biotic [Amoxil]

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lisinopril

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ACE inhibitor for hypertension [Prinivil, Zestril]

-pril

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ibuprofen

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anti-inflammatory NSAID [Advil, Motrin]

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alprazolam

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benzodiazepine (CNS depressant) for anxiety [Xanax]

-lam

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Neurontin

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anticonvulsant for restless leg

gabapentin

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Xanax

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benzodiazepine (CNS depressant) for anxiety

alprazolam

-lam

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Fexmid, Flexeril

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muscle relaxant on CNS

cyclobenzaprine

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azithromycin

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antibiotic

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Zithromax

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azithromycin (antibiotic)

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atorvastatin

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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins)

lowers cholesterol

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Lipitor

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atorvastatin

lowers cholesterol

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cetirizine
antihistamine | treat allergy
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Zyrtec
cetirizine | treats allergy
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losartan
angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) | treats hypertension
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Cozaar
losartan ARB for hypertension
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amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium
combo antibiotic
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Augmentin
amoxicilin/clavulanate potassium | antibiotic that lasts longer (slows elimination)
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cephalexin
cephalosporin antibiotics
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Keflex
cephalexin | cephalosporin antibiotic
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metformin
Type II oral antidiabetic agent | decreases glucose
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metoprolol succinate ER
beta blocker
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Toprol XL
metoprolol | beta blocker
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folic acid
B vitamin
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Folvite
folic acid | B vitamin
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Riomet
metformin | Type II oral antidiabetic agent
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hydrochlorothiazide
thiazide diuretic (water pill) | treats hypertension (less water, less pressure)
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Microzide
hydrochorothiazide | thiazide diuretic (water pill)
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sildenafil
phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitor for erectile dysfunction | also treats pulmonary hypertension
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Viagra
sildenafil | phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitor for erectile dysfunction ## Footnote also pulmonary hypertension
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trazodone
anti-depressant [serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor (SARI)] to treat depression | Desyrel ## Footnote atypical
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Desyrel
trazodone | SARI to treat depression
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zolpidem
controlled substance sleeping pill to treat insomnia | Ambien
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Ambien
zolpidem | sleeping pill
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escitalopram oxalate
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) | Lexapro
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Lexapro
escitalopram oxalate | SSRI
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clonazepam
benzodiazepine to treat seizures and panic attacks | Klonopin
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Klonopin
clonazepam | benzodiazepine to treat seizures and panic attacks
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methylprednisolone
corticosteroid to treat overactive immune system | Medrol
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Medrol
methylprednisolone | corticosteroid to treat overactive immune system
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tadalafil
PDE-5 Inhibitor to treat erectile dysfunction | Cialis
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Cialis
tadalafil | PDE-5 inhibitor to treat erectile dysfunction
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fluconazole
antifungal to treat yeast infections | Diflucan
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Diflucan
fluconazole | antifungal to treat yeast infections
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sertraline
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) to treat depression | Zoloft
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Zoloft
sertraline | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) to treat depression
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doxycycline hyclate
tetracycline antibiotic to treat UTI and chlamydia | Vibramycin
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Vibramycin
doxycycline hyclate | tetracycline antibiotic to treat UTI and chlamydia
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furosemide
diuretic to treat hypertension | Lasix
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Lasix
furosemide | diuretic to treat hypertension
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fluoxetine
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) to treat depression | Prozac
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Prozac
fluoxetine | SSRI to treat depression
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metronidazole
nitroimidazole antibiotic | Flagyl
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Flagyl
metronidazole | nitrolmidazole antibiotic
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omeprazole
Proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) to treat acid-related disorders | Prilosec
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Prilosec
omeprazole | PPI to treat acid-related disorders
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sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
antibiotic for UTIs | Bactrim
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Bactrim
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim | antibiotic to treat UTIs
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phenobarbital
barbiturate to treat seizures | Luminal
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Luminal
phenobarbital | barbiturate to treat seizures
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metoprolol tartrate
beta blocker to treat hypertension | Lopressor
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Lopressor
metoprolol tartrate | beta blocker to treat hypertension
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meloxicam
NSAID to treat arthritis pain | Mobic
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Mobic
meloxicam | NSAID to treat arthritis pain
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pantoprazole
proton pump inhibitor (PPI) to treat gastric reflux | Protonix
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estradiol
estrogen replacement | Estrace
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famotidine
H2 receptor antagonist to treat stomach acid | Pepcid
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Protonix
pantoprazole to treat gastric reflux | proton pump inhibitor
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Estrace
estradiol for menopause | estrogen replacement
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Pepcid
famotidine to treat stomach acid | H2 receptor antagonist

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