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Stephanie Melby, Pharm.D.

Medical Writer and Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board
Stephanie Melby, B.S., Pharm.D., received a bachelor of science in nutrition from the University of Minnesota and a doctorate of pharmacy from the University of New England. She has seven years of experience in retail pharmacy and is certified in Medication Therapy Management (MTM). Dr. Melby resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Hand holding Rx bottle and Rx tablets: What can I take instead of ezetimibe?
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Ezetimibe alternatives: What can I take instead of ezetimibe?

Ezetimibe doesn't work for everyone. Crestor, Lipitor, Pravastatin, Repatha, and Praluent are some ezetimibe alternatives. Get the full list here.
Rx pill and tablet: What can I take instead of meloxicam?
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Meloxicam alternatives: What can I take instead of meloxicam?

Meloxicam doesn't work for everyone. Celebrex, ibuprofen, Naprosyn, diclofenac, and Relafen DS are some meloxicam alternatives. Get the full list here.
Rx eye drops: Latanoprost alternatives
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Latanoprost alternatives: What can I take instead of latanoprost?

Latanoprost doesn't work for everyone. Xelpros, Zioptan, Travatan, Timoptic, and Alphagan-P are some latanoprost alternatives. Get the full list here.
Hand holding Rx pills: What can I take instead of metronidazole?
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Metronidazole alternatives: What can I take instead of metronida...

Metronidazole doesn't work for everyone. Tinidazole, Solosec, Cleocin, Vancocin, and Alinia are some metronidazole alternatives. Get the full list here.
Rx pill bottles: What can I take instead of anastrozole?
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Anastrozole alternatives: What can I take instead of anastrozole?

Anastrozole doesn't work for everyone. Femara, Aromasin, Faslodex, tamoxifen, and Kisqali are some anastrozole alternatives. Get the full list here.
Rx pill bottles and pills: Glyxambi alternatives
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Glyxambi alternatives: What can I take instead of Glyxambi?

Glyxambi doesn't work for everyone. Xigduo XR, Janumet, Oseni, Qtern, and Rybelsus are some Glyxambi alternatives. Get the full list here.
Rx pills: Pentasa alternatives
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Pentasa alternatives: What can I take instead of pentasa?

Pentasa doesn't work for everyone. Canasa, Rowasa, Colazal, Azulfidine, and Uceris are some Pentasa alternatives. Get the full list here.
Rx pills: What can I take instead of methocarbamol?
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Methocarbamol alternatives: What can I take instead of methocarb...

Methocarbamol doesn't work for everyone. Amrix or Fexmid, Skelaxin, Zanaflex, Orphenadrine, and Lorzone are some methocarbamol alternatives. Get the full list here.
Rx eye drops: What can I take instead of Zioptan?
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Zioptan alternatives: What can I take instead of Zioptan?

Zioptan doesn't work for everyone. Xalatan, Xelpros, Timoptic in Ocudose, Cosopt PF, and Travatan Z are some Zioptan alternatives. Get the full list here.
Rx eye drops: Rocklatan alternatives: What can I take instead of Rocklatan?
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Rocklatan alternatives: What can I take instead of Rocklatan?

Rocklatan doesn't work for everyone. Combigan, Rhopressa, Latanoprost, Cosopt, and Simbrinza are some Rocklatan alternatives. Get the full list here.
Rx pill bottle: Can metformin cause weight loss?
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Can metformin cause weight loss?

Metformin may be used off-label for weight management in people predisposed to diabetes