Fact Based List:

The 10 most popular prescription drugs in the US

  1. Vicodin, Norco, Xodol (hydrocodone/acetaminophen) - used to treat pain - $14
  2. Synthroid, Levoxyl, Unithroid (levothyroxine) - used to treat hypothyroidism - $12
  3. Delasone, Sterapred (prednisone) - used to treat arthritis - $5
  4. Amoxil (amoxicillin) - used to treat infections - $9
  5. Neurontin (gabapentin) - used to treat seizures and nerve pain - $11
  6. Prinivil, Zestril (lisinopril) - used to treat hypertension - $7
  7. Lipitor (atorvastatin) - used to treat high cholesterol - $12
  8. Glucophage (metformin) - used to treat diabetes - $5
  9. Zofran (ondansetron) - used to prevent nausea - $13
  10. Motrin (ibuprofen) - used to treat fever and inflammation - $14

Source: Business Insider, December 28, 2017
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