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
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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 |
|
| (Actos, Actoplus Met*, Duetact**) |
No |
|
*Includes metformin
**Includes
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05
16
2008
Dopamine reuptake inhibitors are used to treat depression and for smoking cessation.
| Medication Name |
Generic Available |
Discount Programs |
| (Wellbutrin, Zyban) |
No |
|
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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
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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 |
|
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