Thiazolidinediones

05 16 2008

Thiazolidinediones are used to treat diabetes type 2.

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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Thyroid Hormone Replacements

02 14 2008

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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