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The 10 most popular prescription drugs in the US
Submitted by Clive Riddle on Thu, 01/11/2018 - 11:28
- Vicodin, Norco, Xodol (hydrocodone/acetaminophen) - used to treat pain - $14
- Synthroid, Levoxyl, Unithroid (levothyroxine) - used to treat hypothyroidism - $12
- Delasone, Sterapred (prednisone) - used to treat arthritis - $5
- Amoxil (amoxicillin) - used to treat infections - $9
- Neurontin (gabapentin) - used to treat seizures and nerve pain - $11
- Prinivil, Zestril (lisinopril) - used to treat hypertension - $7
- Lipitor (atorvastatin) - used to treat high cholesterol - $12
- Glucophage (metformin) - used to treat diabetes - $5
- Zofran (ondansetron) - used to prevent nausea - $13
- Motrin (ibuprofen) - used to treat fever and inflammation - $14
Source: Business Insider, December 28, 2017
Source URL: http://www.businessinsider.com/common-popular-prescription-d...
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