Antihistamines

07 14 2008

Antihistamines are used to treat allergy symptoms.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Cetirizine (Zyrtec, Zyrtec-D*) Yes OTC
Desloratadine (Clarinex, Clarinex-D*) No
Fexofenadine (Allegra, Allegra-D*) No
Levocetirizine (Xyzal) No
Loratadine (Claritin, Claritin-D*) Yes OTC | Walmart | Target | Kroger

*Also contains Pseudoephedrine



Thiazolidinediones

05 16 2008

Thiazolidinediones are used to treat diabetes type 2.

Reccent studies indicate that Thiazolidinedione use may increase the risk of heart failureĀ and myocardial infarction.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Rosiglitazone (Avandia, Avandamet*, Avandaryl**) No
Pioglitazone (Actos, Actoplus Met*, Duetact**) No


*Includes metformin
**Includes glimepiride



Dopamine-Reuptake Inhibitors

05 16 2008

Dopamine reuptake inhibitors are used to treat depression and for smoking cessation.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban) No




Antiplatelet Agents

02 14 2008

Antiplatelet Agents are used to inhibit the function of platelets to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Aspirin Yes OTC
Clopidogrel (Plavix) No  
Dipyridamole (Persantine, Aggrenox*) Yes
Ticlopidine (Ticlid) Yes  

*Also contains aspirin



Nonbenzodiazepine Hypnotics

02 14 2008

Nonbenzodiazepine Hypnotics are used to treat insomnia.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Chloral hydrate (Aquachloral, Supprettes, Somnote) Yes
Eszopiclon (Lunesta) No  
Ramelteon (Rozerem) No
Zaleplon (Sonata) No  
Zolpidem (Ambien, Ambien CR) No