{"id":55614,"date":"2022-12-08T09:30:13","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T14:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=55614"},"modified":"2026-01-21T11:47:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T16:47:07","slug":"most-prescribed-drugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/most-prescribed-drugs\/","title":{"rendered":"The 50 most-filled prescriptions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each year, SingleCare helps users save on thousands of total prescription medications, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">including statins, beta blockers, proton pump inhibitors, antidepressants, corticosteroids, and erectile dysfunction medications.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Here\u2019s a look at the 50 most-filled prescription drugs of 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"50-most-prescribed-drugs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 most prescribed drugs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following are the most popular drugs based on the most filled scripts through SingleCare in 2025, excluding opioids.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/tadalafil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tadalafil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Cialis)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/phentermine-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phentermine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Lomaira)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/sildenafil-citrate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sildenafil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Viagra, Revatio)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/amlodipine-besylate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amlodipine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Norvasc)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/atorvastatin-calcium\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atorvastatin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Lipitor)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/lisinopril\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lisinopril<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Prinivil, Zestril)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/amphetamine-dextroamphetamine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amphetamine-dextroamphetamine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Adderall, Adderall XR)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/levothyroxine-sodium\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levothyroxine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Synthroid, Euthyrox, Levoxyl, Unithroid)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/escitalopram-oxalate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Escitalopram oxalate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Lexapro)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/fluoxetine-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoxetine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Prozac)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/losartan-potassium\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losartan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Cozaar)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/sertraline-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sertraline<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Zoloft)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/gabapentin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gabapentin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Neurontin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/amoxicillin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amoxicillin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Amoxil, Biomox, Polymox)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/benzonatate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benzonatate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Tessalon Perles)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/pantoprazole-sodium\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pantoprazole sodium<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Protonix)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/omeprazole\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omeprazole<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Prilosec)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/rosuvastatin-calcium\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rosuvastatin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Crestor)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/amoxicillin-pot-clavulanate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amoxicillin\/clavulanate potassium<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Augmentin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/metoprolol-succinate-er\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metoprolol succinate ER<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Toprol XL)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/vitamin-d-ergocalciferol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin D<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Drisdol, Calciferol)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/metformin-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metformin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Riomet)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/prednisone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prednisone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Deltasone, Rayos, Prednisone Intensol)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/bupropion-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bupropion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Wellbutrin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/albuterol-sulfate-hfa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Albuterol HFA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Ventolin HFA, Proair HFA, Proventil HFA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ibuprofen\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ibuprofen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Advil, Motrin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/finasteride\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finasteride<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Propecia)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/zolpidem-tartrate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zolpidem<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Ambien)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/cyclobenzaprine-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cyclobenzaprine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Fexmid)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/trazodone-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trazodone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Desyrel, Oleptro)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/estradiol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Estradiol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Estrace, Climara, Minivelle)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/famotidine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Famotidine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Pepcid, Pepcid AC, Zantac 360)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ondansetron\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ondansetron<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Zofran)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/alprazolam\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alprazolam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Xanax)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/azithromycin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azithromycin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Zithromax Z-Pak)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/tretinoin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tretinoin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Retin-A)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/doxycycline-hyclate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doxycycline<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Vibramycin, Acticlate, Targadox)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/hydrochlorothiazide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydrochlorothiazide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Microzide)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/cephalexin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cephalexin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Keflex)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/hydroxyzine-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydroxyzine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Atarax)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/folic-acid\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Folic acid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Folvite)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/methylprednisolone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methylprednisolone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Medrol)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/spironolactone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spironolactone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Aldactone)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/valacyclovir-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valacyclovir<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Valtrex)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/meloxicam\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meloxicam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Mobic)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/progesterone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progesterone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Endometrin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/tamsulosin-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamsulosin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Flomax)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/methocarbamol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methocarbamol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Robaxin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/duloxetine-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duloxetine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Cymbalta)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/venlafaxine-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Venlafaxine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Effexor)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to learn more about the top 10 drugs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1-tadalafil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Tadalafil<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Brand names:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cialis, Adcirca<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Used for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Erectile dysfunction, enlarged prostate, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/tadalafil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tadalafil<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). It helps relax blood vessels, allowing for increased blood flow to the penis to facilitate an erection when sexually stimulated. ED affects an estimated <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK562253\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 to 50 million men<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the United States, according to the National Library of Medicine<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tadalafil is also approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or an enlarged prostate, either alone or in men who also have ED. It can be taken daily to help improve symptoms such as a weak stream and frequent urination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tadalafil is also approved under the brand name Adcirca for the treatment of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lung.org\/lung-health-diseases\/lung-disease-lookup\/pulmonary-arterial-hypertension\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In this setting, tadalafil can help manage high blood pressure in the lungs that causes shortness of breath and fatigue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Expert tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cTadalafil is one of the longest-lasting ED drugs, with effects for up to 36 hours,\u201d notes <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/author\/gerardo-sison\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gerardo Sison, Pharm.D.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and member of the SingleCare Medical Board. \u201cIt\u2019s particularly important for patients to avoid taking nitrates or recreational \u2018poppers\u2019 during this period due to a potential risk of dangerously low blood pressure.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>More about generic Cialis: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/cialis\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is generic Cialis?<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/cialis\/dosage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dosage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-phentermine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Phentermine<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Brand names:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lomaira<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Used for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Weight loss<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/phentermine-hcl?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phentermine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/appetite-suppressants\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">appetite suppressant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prescribed for weight loss in individuals who are obese or overweight. It works by stimulating the central nervous system to reduce hunger and increase feelings of satiety, or fullness. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, around <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/health-statistics\/overweight-obesity\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">42% of adults in the United States have obesity, and 31% are overweight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Effective weight management helps reduce the risk of chronic health conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and Type 2 diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As one of the most commonly prescribed medications for weight management, phentermine should be used alongside lifestyle changes, including a healthy diet and exercise. In addition to its FDA-approved use for short-term weight loss (up to 12 weeks), it is sometimes prescribed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28652791\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">off-label for longer periods<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Expert tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cPhentermine can increase heart rate and blood pressure,\u201d explains Dr. Sison. \u201cFor this reason, certain people may need to avoid it, such as those with uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, or a history of substance misuse.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>More about phentermine: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/phentermine-hcl\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is phentermine?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/phentermine-hcl\/dosage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dosage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-sildenafil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Sildenafil\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Brand names:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Viagra, Revatio<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Used for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Erectile dysfunction,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/sildenafil-citrate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sildenafil <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor that is FDA-approved to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). For ED, sildenafil increases blood flow to the penis to help achieve and maintain an erection during sexual activity. For PAH, it works by relaxing blood vessels in the lungs, improving exercise capacity, and reducing symptoms like shortness of breath.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sildenafil is also sometimes used off-label to treat conditions such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spandidos-publications.com\/10.3892\/etm.2024.12376\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">altitude sickness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/circulationaha.104.523324\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raynaud&#8217;s phenomenon,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a condition causing reduced blood flow to the hands and feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Expert tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cTake sildenafil on an empty stomach about 30 to 60 minutes before sexual activity, since high-fat foods can delay its effects,\u201d notes Dr. Sison. \u201cAvoiding excessive alcohol is also key, as drinking may reduce its effectiveness or increase the risk of side effects.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>More about generic Viagra: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/sildenafil-citrate\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is sildenafil?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/sildenafil-citrate\/dosage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dosage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-amlodipine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Amlodipine<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Brand names:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Norvasc<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Used for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> High blood pressure, chest pain, coronary artery disease<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amlodipine is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/calcium-channel-blockers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calcium channel blocker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> used to treat high blood pressure and relieve <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/chest-pain-causes-treatment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chronic chest pain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due to coronary artery disease. It works by relaxing the blood vessels, which helps to reduce blood pressure and improve circulation. Although it can help control chest pain, it doesn&#8217;t stop chest pain that has already started. For this reason, it should be taken regularly as prescribed by a healthcare professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amlodipine is often prescribed alongside <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/ways-to-manage-high-blood-pressure-medication\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lifestyle changes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as eating a low-fat and low-salt diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and exercising regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Expert tip: \u201c<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ankle swelling is a common side effect of amlodipine,\u201d Dr. Sison adds. \u201cIt\u2019s not usually dangerous, but it\u2019s best to report any severe or sudden swelling to your healthcare provider.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>More about generic Norvasc: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/amlodipine-besylate\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is amlodipine?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/amlodipine-10-mg\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dosage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"5-atorvastatin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Atorvastatin\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Brand names:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lipitor\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Used for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> High cholesterol\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/atorvastatin-calcium\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atorvastatin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one of the most commonly prescribed cholesterol-lowering medications, belongs to a class of drugs known as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/statins\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statins<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (which also includes <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/simvastatin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">simvastatin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Atorvastatin is primarily used to reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels and triglycerides in the blood, thereby lowering the risk of heart disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cholesterol\/data-research\/facts-stats\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">86 million adults<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the United States have high cholesterol levels, which can significantly increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atorvastatin blocks an enzyme involved in cholesterol production in the liver, leading to a decrease in overall cholesterol levels. While it is FDA-approved for cholesterol management and cardiovascular risk reduction, it is sometimes used <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK430779\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">off-label<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to reduce cardiovascular risks in heart transplant patients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Expert tip: \u201c<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle aches are a common side effect of atorvastatin,\u201d Dr. Sison says. \u201cAlthough serious muscle problems are rare, it\u2019s important to report any unexplained muscle pain or dark urine to a healthcare provider.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>More about generic Lipitor: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/atorvastatin-calcium\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is atorvastatin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? |<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/lipitor\/dosage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dosage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"6-lisinopril\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Lisinopril<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Brand names:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Prinivil, Zestril<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Used for: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure, heart failure, heart attack survival<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure is a common condition that affects <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/high-blood-pressure\/data-research\/facts-stats\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">almost half<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Americans, according to the CDC. Lisinopril is often prescribed as a treatment for high blood pressure in adults and children older than 6.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can also be used in combination with other medications to treat heart failure, which affects around <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/heart-disease\/about\/heart-failure.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.7 million<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> adults in the United States, according to the American Heart Association. It works by blocking the production of a certain chemical that causes blood vessels to constrict, allowing blood to flow more easily and lowering a person\u2019s overall blood pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Expert tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;It can cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or even a headache, especially when you are first starting treatment,&#8221; warns Suzanne Soliman, Pharm.D., a board-certified pharmacist and founder of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pharmacistmomsgroup.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmacist Moms Group<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. &#8220;Inform your healthcare provider if you start to experience a dry cough, which is a common side effect of lisinopril.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>More about lisinopril: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/lisinopril\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is lisinopril?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/lisinopril\/dosage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dosage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"7-amphetamine-dextroamphetamine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Amphetamine\/dextroamphetamine<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Brand names: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adderall, Adderall XR\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Used for: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ADHD, narcolepsy<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amphetamine\/dextroamphetamine is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/cns-stimulants\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stimulant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> medication commonly prescribed for the treatment of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/adhd-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which affects approximately <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/adhd-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of children in the United States, making it one of the most commonly diagnosed childhood disorders. It\u2019s also prescribed in the treatment of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/narcolepsy-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">narcolepsy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is estimated to affect <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38149177\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">around 126,000 people<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the United States based on population-level data.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Expert tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Adderall is available in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/adderall-vs-adderall-xr\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">immediate-release and extended-release versions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s classified as a Schedule II controlled substance due to its high potential for misuse and dependence, explains Dr. Soliman. As a result, it&#8217;s crucial that patients follow the dosage and schedule information provided by their doctor exactly, as well as safely store the medication away from others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>More about generic Adderall:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/adderall\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Adderall?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/adderall\/dosage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dosage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"8-levothyroxine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Levothyroxine<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Brand names:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Synthroid<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Used for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hypothyroidism<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/levothyroxine-sodium\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levothyroxine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/hypothyroidism-vs-hyperthyroidism\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hypothyroidism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a condition where the thyroid gland doesn&#8217;t produce enough hormones to keep up with various bodily functions. Hypothyroidism affects an estimated <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/endocrine-diseases\/hypothyroidism\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 in 20 people<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the United States older than 12, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Levothyroxine raises levels of thyroid hormones, which may help reduce symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, and brain fog.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levothyroxine has also been studied as an add-on therapy for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8502157\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treatment-resistant depression and bipolar disorder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Expert tip: \u201c<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levothyroxine works best when you take it with water on an empty stomach, ideally 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast,\u201d notes Dr. Sison. \u201cAvoid taking it within four hours of iron and calcium supplements or antacids, since these products can reduce the absorption of levothyroxine into the body.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>More about generic Synthroid: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/levothyroxine-sodium\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is levothyroxine?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/levothyroxine-sodium\/dosage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dosage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"9-escitalopram\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Escitalopram<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Brand names:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lexapro\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Used for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Depression, anxiety<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/escitalopram-oxalate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Escitalopram <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is an antidepressant medication belonging to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/ssris\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is FDA-approved to treat <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/depression-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">major depressive disorder (MDD)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/anxiety-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Major depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States, with an estimated <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/major-depression\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 million adults<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the United States experiencing at least one major depressive episode, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Escitalopram works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a natural chemical in the brain that may be involved in depression and anxiety symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Escitalopram is sometimes prescribed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/sites\/books\/NBK557734\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">off-label<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/ocd-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, social anxiety disorder, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/ptsd-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/pmdd-symptoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In some cases, it may be used for the management of menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes and night sweats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Expert tip: \u201c<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSRIs like escitalopram can take up to several weeks to start working fully,\u201d notes Dr. Sison. \u201cKeep this in mind if you\u2019re not experiencing complete relief from symptoms right away, and avoid stopping the treatment without consulting a healthcare provider.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>More about generic Lexapro:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/escitalopram-oxalate\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is escitalopram?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/lexapro\/dosage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dosage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"10-fluoxetine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fluoxetine<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Brand names:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Prozac<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Used for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Depression, anxiety<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/fluoxetine-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoxetine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also belongs to the SSRI class of antidepressants. It is approved to treat major depression, OCD, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/anorexia-vs-bulimia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bulimia nervosa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, PMDD, and panic disorder. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/major-depression\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the National Institute of Mental Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, around 8% of U.S. adults experienced at least one major depressive episode in 2021. As one of the most established SSRIs, fluoxetine works by increasing the brain&#8217;s serotonin levels, which helps regulate mood and emotion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoxetine may also be used <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/about-mental-illness\/treatments\/mental-health-medications\/types-of-medication\/fluoxetine-prozac\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">off-label<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), binge eating disorder (BED), and other anxiety disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Expert tip: \u201c<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoxetine may feel more energizing than other SSRIs, so some people prefer taking it in the morning to avoid insomnia,\u201d Dr. Sison says. \u201cIt also has a longer half-life than other SSRIs, which means it has a lower risk of withdrawal symptoms after a missed dose.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>More about generic Prozac <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/fluoxetine-hcl\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is fluoxetine?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/prozac\/dosage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dosage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each year, SingleCare helps users save on thousands of total prescription medications, including statins, beta blockers, proton pump inhibitors, antidepressants, corticosteroids, and erectile dysfunction medications. 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