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Atorvastatin

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Brand: Lipitor
Class: Statin
Use: It can treat high cholesterol and triglyceride levels

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Levothyroxine

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Brand: Synthroid, Levoxyl
Class: Hormone
Use: It can treat hypothyroidism. It can also treat an enlarged thyroid gland and thyroid cancer.

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Lisinopril

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Brand: Zestril, Prinivil
Class: ACE Inhibitor
Use: It can treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It can also reduce the risk of death after a heart attack.

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Metformin

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Brand: Glucophage
Class: Anti-diabetic medication
Use: It can treat type 2 diabetes.

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Amlodipine

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Brand: Norvasc
Class: Calcium Channel Blocker
Use: It can treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina).

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Metoprolol

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Brand: Toprol, Lopressor
Class: Beta Blocker
Use: It can treat high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), and heart failure. This may lower the risk of death after a heart attack.

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Albuterol

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Brand: ProAir, Ventolin
Class: Bronchodilator
Use: It can treat or prevent bronchospasm.

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Omeprazole

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Brand: Prilosec
Class: Proton pump inhibitor
Use: It can treat heartburn, a damaged esophagus, stomach ulcers, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

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Losartan

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Brand: Cozaar
Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
Use: It can treat high blood pressure. It can reduce the risk of stroke in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. It can also treat kidney disease in patients with diabetes.

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Simvastatin

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Brand: FloLipid, Zocor
Class: Statin
Use: It can treat high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This may reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and related health conditions.

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Gabapentin

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Brand: Neurontin
Class: Anticonvulsant and Nerve pain medication
Use: It can treat seizures and pain caused by shingles.

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Hydrocodone with acetaminophen

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Brand: Vicodin
Class: Opioid analgesic
Use: It can treat pain

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Hydrochlorothiazide

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Brand: Microzide
Class: Diuretic
Use: It can treat high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema).

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Sertraline

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Brand: Zoloft
Class: SSRI
Use: It can treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder.

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Montelukast

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Brand: Singulair
Class: leukotriene receptor antagonists
Use: It can treat allergies and prevent asthma attacks.

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Fluticasone

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Brand: Flovent
Class: Steroid
Use: It can treat pain, itching, and swelling caused by many skin diseases when applied topically. It can also prevent asthma attacks when inhaled.

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Amoxicillin

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Brand: Amoxicillin
Class: Penicillin antibiotic
Use: It can treat infections and stomach ulcers.

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Furosemide

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Brand: Lasix
Class: Diuretic
Use: It can treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, and other medical conditions.

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Pantoprazole

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Brand: Protonix
Class: Proton-pump inhibitor
Use: It can treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and a damaged esophagus. It can also treat high levels of stomach acid caused by tumors.

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Acetaminophen

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Brand: Tylenol
Class: Non-narcotic pain analgesic
Use: It can treat minor aches and pains, and reduces fever.

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Prednisone

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Brand: Deltasone
Class: Steroid
Use: It can treat many diseases and conditions, especially those associated with inflammation.

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Escitalopram

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Brand: Lexapro
Class: SSRI
Use: It can treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

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Fluoxetine

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Brand: Prozac
Class: SSRI
Use: It can treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa, and panic disorder.

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Dextroamphetamine (with amphetamine)

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Brand: Dexedrine, Adderall (with amphetamine)
Class: Stimulant
Use: It can treat ADHD. It can also treat narcolepsy.

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Tramadol
Brand: Ultram Class: Opioid analgesic Use: It can treat moderate to severe pain.
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Insulin Glargine
Brand: Lantus Solostar Class: Insulin Use: It can treat diabetes
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Bupropion
Brand: Wellbutrin, Zyban Class: Antidepressant and Smoking cessation aid Use: It can treat depression and help people quit smoking. It can also prevent depression caused by seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
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Ibuprofen
Brand: Advil, Motrin Class: NSAID Use: It can treat fever and mild to severe pain.
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Rosuvastatin
Brand: Crestor Class: Statin Use: It can treat high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This may reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and related health conditions.
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Pravastatin
Brand: Pravachol Class: Statin Use: It can treat high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This may reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and related health conditions.
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Trazodone
Brand: No brand/Trazodone Class: Antidepressant and Sedative Use: It can treat depression and insomnia
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Tamsulosin
Brand: Flomax Class: Urinary retention medication Use: It can treat an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia).
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Carvedilol
Brand: Coreg Class: Beta Blocker Use: It can treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It can also reduce the risk of death after a heart attack.
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Meloxicam
Brand: Vivlodex, Mobic Class: NSAID (prescription) Use: It can treat osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
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Citalopram
Brand: Celexa Class: SSRI Use: It can treat depression.
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Duloxetine
Brand: Cymbalta Class: SNRI and Nerve Pain medication Use: It can treat depression, anxiety, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, and chronic muscle or bone pain.
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Alprazolam
Brand: Xanax Class: Benzodiazepine Use: It can treat anxiety and panic disorder. It can also be used as an anti-convulsant.
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Potassium
Brand: No brand/Potassium Class: Supplement Use: Potassium supplements are taken to replace potassium losses and prevent potassium deficiency. Certain diseases and drugs (such as diuretics) cause potassium loss.
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Clopidogrel
Brand: Plavix Class: Antiplatelet Use: It can prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems.
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Aspirin
Brand: No brand/Aspirin Class: NSAID and antiplatelet Use: It can treat pain, fever, headache, and inflammation. It can also reduce the risk of heart attack.
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Ranitidine
Brand: Zantac Class: H2 Blocker Use: It can treat and prevent heartburn. it can also treat stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause too much stomach acid.
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Atenolol
Brand: Tenormin Class: Beta Blocker Use: It can treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). It can also reduce the risk of death after a heart attack.
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Cyclobenzaprine
Brand: Flexeril Class: Muscle Relaxant Use: It can treat pain and stiffness caused by muscle spasms.
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Glipizide
Brand: Glucotrol Class: Antidiabetic medication Use: It can treat Type II Diabetes
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Methylphenidate
Brand: Concerta, Ritalin Class: Stimulant Use: It can treat ADHD and narcolepsy.
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Azithromycin
Brand: Zithromax Class: Macrolide antibiotic Use: It can treat various types of infections, including pink eye (bacterial conjunctivitis).
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Clonazepam
Brand: Klonopin Class: Benzodiazepine Use: It can treat seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety.
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Oxycodone
Brand: Oxycontin Class: Opioid analgesic Use: It can treat moderate to severe pain.
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Allopurinol
Brand: Zyloprim Class: Uric acid reducer Use: It can treat gout and kidney stones.
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Venlafaxine
Brand: Effexor Class: SNRI and Nerve Pain medication Use: It can treat depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder.

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