top 10 most prescribed drugs in america

Top 10 Most Prescribed Drugs In America

According to the latest data from the research firm IMS Health.

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#10 Lyrica

9.6 Million Prescriptions Are Filled Every Month in America• Lyrica is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes

or to shingles (herpes zoster) infection and is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia.

#9 Vyvanse

10.0 Million Prescriptions Are Filled Every Month in America• Vyvanse is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

(ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan, including psychological, social, and other treatments.

#8 Cymbalta

10.0 Million Prescriptions Are Filled Every Month in America

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• Cymbalta is used to treat depression and anxiety.

#7 Lantus Solostar

10.1 Million Prescriptions Are Filled Every Month in America

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• Lantus Solostar is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar and used in people with type 1 (insulin-dependent) or type 2 diabetes.

#6 Diovan

11.4 Million Prescriptions Are Filled Every Month in America

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• Diovan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure. It is also used to improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack.

#5 Advair Diskus

15.0 Million Prescriptions Are Filled Every Month in America

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• Advair Diskus is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease.

#4 Ventolin HFA

17.5 Million Prescriptions Are Filled Every Month in America

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• Ventolin HFA (albuterol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

#3 Nexium

18.6 Million Prescriptions Are Filled Every Month in America

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• Nexium is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes and relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough.

#2 Crestor

22.5 Million Prescriptions Are Filled Every Month in America

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• Crestor is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.

#1 Synthroid

22.6 Million Prescriptions Are Filled Every Month in America

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• Synthroid is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland.

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