Generic Equivalents http://equiv.genericmedlist.com Find generic equivalents for your medications Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:52:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 en Antihistamines http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/antihistamines/ http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/antihistamines/#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:14:52 +0000 admin http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/antihistamines/ 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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Reccent studies indicate that Thiazolidinedione use may increase the risk of heart failure and myocardial infarction.

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


*Includes metformin
**Includes glimepiride

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


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]]> http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/dopamine-reuptake-inhibitors/feed/ Antiplatelet Agents http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/antiplatelet-agents/ http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/antiplatelet-agents/#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2008 04:55:31 +0000 admin http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/antiplatelet-agents/ 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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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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]]> http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/nonbenzodiazepine-hypnotics/feed/ Thyroid Hormone Replacements http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/thyroid-hormone-replacement/ http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/thyroid-hormone-replacement/#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:35:10 +0000 admin http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/thyroid-hormone-replacement/ Thyroid Hormone Replacements are used to treat hypothyroidisim.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Levothyroxine
(Levothroid, Levoxyl,
Synthroid, Unithroid)		 Yes Walmart | Target | Kroger | KMart
Liothyronine (Cytomel,
Triostat)		 No  

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Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro,
Cipro XR)		 Yes Walmart | Target | Kroger | Meijer | Schnucks | Publix |
Levofloxacin
(Levaquin, Iquix, Quixin)		 No  
Moxifloxacin (Avelox,
Vigamox)		 No
Norfloxacin (Noroxin) No  
Ofloxacin (Floxin) Yes
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]]> http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/fluoroquinolone-antibiotics/feed/ Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/serotonin-and-norepinephrine-reuptake-inhibitors/ http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/serotonin-and-norepinephrine-reuptake-inhibitors/#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:29:21 +0000 admin http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/serotonin-and-norepinephrine-reuptake-inhibitors/ Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors are used to treat depression.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) No
Venlafaxine (Effexor,
Effexor XR)		 Yes  



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Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Ezetimibe (Zetia, Vytorin*) No
     

*Also contains simvastatin

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Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Montelukast (Singulair) No
Zafirlukast (Accolate) No  

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Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Alendronate (Fosamax) No
Ibandronate (Boniva) No  
Risedronate (Actonel) No
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]]> http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/bisphosphonates/feed/ Calcium Channel Blockers http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/calcium-channel-blockers/ http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/calcium-channel-blockers/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:17:08 +0000 admin http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/calcium-channel-blockers/ Calcium Channel Blockers are used to treat hypertension and heart rhythm disturbances.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Amlodipine  (Norvasc,
Lotrel**, Caduet**)		 Yes
Diltiazem  (Cardizem,
Tiazac)		 Yes Walmart |  Target  |  Kroger   |  KMart
Isradipine (Dynacirc) Yes
Nicardipine (Cardene) Yes KMart
Nifedipine (Adalat) Yes
Nisoldipine (Sular) No  
Verapamil  (Isoptin,
Tarka*, Covera-HS,
Verelan PM)		 Yes Walmart |  Target  |  Kroger   |  KMart

*Also contains Trandolapril
**Also contains Benazepril
***Also includes Atorvastatin

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]]> http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/calcium-channel-blockers/feed/ ARBs (Angiotensin Receptor Blockers) http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/ace-is-angiotensin-converting-enzyme-inhibitors-2/ http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/ace-is-angiotensin-converting-enzyme-inhibitors-2/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:11:15 +0000 admin http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/ace-is-angiotensin-converting-enzyme-inhibitors-2/ ARBs (Angiotensin Receptor Blockers) are used to treat hypertension and heart failure.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Candesartan  (Atacand, Atacand HCT*) No
Eprosartan  (Teveten) No
Irbesartan (Avapro, Avalide*) No
Losartan (Cozaar, Hyzaar*) No
Olmesartan  (Benicar, Benicar HCT*) No
Telmisartan (Micardis, Miacardis HCT*) No
Valsartan (Diovan, Diovan HCT*) No

*Also contains hydrochlorothiazide


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Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Benazepril (Lotensin,
Lotensin HCT*,
Lotrel****)		 Yes Walmart |  Target  |  Kroger   |  KMart
Captopril (Capoten,
Capozide*)		 Yes Walmart |  Target  |  Kroger   |  KMart
Enalapril (Vasotec,
Lexxel***)		 Yes Walmart |  Target  |  Kroger   |  KMart
Fosinopril (Monopril) Yes
Lisonopril (Prinivil,
Zesteril, Prinzide*,
Zestoretic*)		 Yes Walmart |  Target  |  Kroger   |  KMart
Moexipril (Univasc) Yes
Perindopril (Aceon) No
Ramipril (Altace) No
Trandolapril (Mavik,
Tarka**)		 Yes  
Quinapril (Accupril) Yes  

*Also contains hydrochlorothiazide
** Also contains verapamil
*** Also contains felodipine
**** Also contains amlodipine

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Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Albuterol (Ventolin,
Proventil, Combivent*,
Duoneb*)		 Yes Walmart | Target | Kroger
Levalbuterol (Xopenex) No  
Metaproterenol (Alupent) No
Pirbuterol (Maxair) No

*Also contains Ipratropium Bromide

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Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Arformoterol (Brovana) No
Formoterol (Foradil,
Perforomist, Symbicort*)		 No  
Salmeterol (Advair**,
Serevent)		 No

*Also contains Budesonide
**Also contains Fluticasone

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Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Beclomethasone (Qvar, Vanceril) No  
Budesonide (Pulmicort, Symbicort**) No  
Ciclesonide (Alvesco) No  
Flunisolide (Aerospan HFA, Aerobid) No
Fluticasone Propionate
(Advair*, Flovent)		 No  
Mometasone Furoate  (Asmanex) No
Triamcinolone  (Azmacort) No

* Also contains Salmeterol
** Also contains Formoterol

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Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Beclomethasone (Beconase, Beconase-AQ) No  
Budesonide (Rhinocort Aqua) No  
Ciclesonide (Omnaris) No  
Flunisolide (Nasalide) Yes
Fluticasone Furoate (Veramyst) Yes  
Fluticasone propionate
(Flonase)		 Yes
Mometasone Furoate (Nasonex) No
Triamcinolone (Nasacort, Nasacort AQ) No
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]]> http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/intranasal-corticosteroids/feed/ PPIs (Proton Pump Inhibitors) http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/ppis-proton-pump-inhibitors/ http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/ppis-proton-pump-inhibitors/#comments Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:45:04 +0000 admin http://equiv.genericmedlist.com/ppis-proton-pump-inhibitors/ PPIs (Proton Pump Inhibitors) reduce stomach acid production and are used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, esophagitis, and other conditions. 

Omeprazole is available over the counter as Prilosec OTC.  

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Esomeprazole (Nexium) No  
Lansoprazole (Prevacid) No  
Omeprazole (Prilosec) Yes OTC
Pantoprazole (Protonix) No  
Rabeprazole (Aciphex) No  
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SSRIs are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors used to treat depression, anxiety , and other disorders.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Citalopram (Celexa) Yes Walmart | Target | Kroger | KMart
Escitalopram (Lexapro) No  
Fluoxetine (Prozac, Serafem) Yes Walmart | Target | Kroger | KMart
Fluvoxamine (Luvox) Yes
Paroxetine (Paxil) Yes Walmart | Target | Kroger
Paroxetine Extended
Release (Paxil-CR )		 No
Paroxetine Mesylate
(Pexeva)		 No
Sertraline (Zoloft) Yes


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Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Acebutolol (Sectral) Yes  
Atenolol (Tenormin) Yes Walmart |  Target  |  Kroger   |  KMart
Carvedilol (Coreg) Yes Walmart |  Target  |  Kroger
Carvedilol Extended Release  (Coreg CR) No
Esmolol  (Brevibloc) Yes  
Metoprolol Succinate (Toprol XL) Yes
Metoprolol Tartrate  (Lopressor) Yes Walmart |  Target  |  Kroger  |  KMart
Pindolol (Visken) Yes Walmart |  Target  |  Kroger   |  KMart
Propranolol Extended Release  (InnoPran XL) No  
Propranolol  (Inderal) Yes Walmart |  Target  |  Kroger  |  KMart
Sotalol (Betapace) Yes Walmart |  Target  |  Kroger
Timolol (Blocadren) Yes  


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Three statins are available in generic form.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) No  
Fluvastatin (Lescol) No  
Lovastatin (Mevacor) Yes Walmart | Target | Kroger
Pravastatin (Pravachol) Yes Walmart | Target
Rosuvastatin (Crestor) No  
Simvastatin (Zocor) Yes KMart

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