Information about diabetes and weight management medications, including required lab monitoring.
Adderall is a stimulant medication containing amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. It is used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy by improving focus and reduci...
Albuterol is a rescue inhaler used for quick relief of asthma and COPD symptoms. It works within minutes to open airways during breathing emergencies....
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow. It treats high blood pressure and chest pain....
Amoxicillin is a widely prescribed penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections by stopping bacterial growth....
Augmentin is a combination antibiotic containing amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. It treats bacterial infections that may be resistant to amoxic...
Azithromycin is a widely prescribed antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections. It belongs to the macrolide class of antibiotics and works ...
Benadryl is a first-generation antihistamine effective for allergies but causes significant drowsiness. Often used as a sleep aid....
Cialis (tadalafil) is a longer-acting PDE5 inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Effects can last...
Citalopram is an SSRI antidepressant similar to Lexapro but less potent. It has a heart rhythm warning at high doses that limits maximum dosing....
Claritin is the least sedating over-the-counter antihistamine. It provides 24-hour allergy relief without significant drowsiness....
Crestor (rosuvastatin) is a statin medication used to lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and raise good cholesterol (HDL). It is one of the most potent stati...
Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant used short-term to treat muscle spasms from injuries. It works on the central nervous system, not directly on mus...
Doxycycline is a versatile tetracycline antibiotic used for bacterial infections, acne, Lyme disease, and malaria prevention....
Eliquis is a blood thinner used to prevent strokes in people with atrial fibrillation and to treat/prevent blood clots. It does not require regular bl...
Fluconazole is an oral antifungal used for yeast infections, thrush, and serious fungal infections. A single dose often treats vaginal yeast infection...
Gabapentin is used to treat nerve pain caused by shingles and to prevent partial seizures. It is also commonly prescribed off-label for various pain c...
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is a diuretic (water pill) commonly used for high blood pressure. It is inexpensive and often combined with other BP medica...
Ibuprofen is a widely used over-the-counter pain reliever and anti-inflammatory. It is effective for headaches, muscle pain, arthritis, and fever....
Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar. People with Type 1 diabetes need it to survive. Some Type 2 diabetics also require insulin when other ...
Januvia is an oral diabetes medication that helps control blood sugar levels. It is often used when metformin alone is not enough....
Jardiance (empagliflozin) is an SGLT2 inhibitor that helps lower blood sugar by causing the kidneys to remove sugar through urine. It has proven cardi...
Lexapro is an SSRI antidepressant used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. It is similar to Celexa but more potent....
Lipitor (atorvastatin) is a statin medication used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke....
Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It helps protect the heart and kidneys....
Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine used for anxiety, seizures, and alcohol withdrawal. It has high abuse potential and should only be used short-term....
Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used to treat high blood pressure and protect kidney function in people with diabetes. It is gene...
Meloxicam is an NSAID used for arthritis pain and inflammation. It is gentler on the stomach than ibuprofen or naproxen but still carries cardiovascul...
Metformin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar. It is first-line therapy for type 2 diabetes....
Metoprolol is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain, and heart failure. It reduces strain on the heart....
Mounjaro is a once-weekly injectable prescription medicine used with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes....
Naproxen is an NSAID pain reliever similar to ibuprofen but longer-lasting (8-12 hours vs 4-6). Available OTC and by prescription....
Ondansetron is a highly effective anti-nausea medication primarily used for chemotherapy and surgery patients. It works quickly and is generally well-...
Ozempic is a once-weekly injectable prescription medicine used with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes....
Prednisone is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation and suppresses the immune system. It is used to treat various inflammatory and autoimmune con...
Prozac (fluoxetine) is one of the most prescribed SSRIs for depression and anxiety disorders. It has a long half-life, making it easier to taper off t...
Synthroid (levothyroxine) is a synthetic thyroid hormone identical to the hormone produced by the thyroid gland. It replaces hormone when the thyroid ...
Tizanidine is a muscle relaxant used for spasticity in multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries. It has significant drug interactions and requires ...
Tramadol is a prescription pain medication used for moderate to moderately severe pain. It has opioid and non-opioid mechanisms of action....
Trulicity (dulaglutide) is a once-weekly injectable GLP-1 receptor agonist for type 2 diabetes. It helps lower blood sugar and has cardiovascular bene...
Viagra (sildenafil) is an oral medication used to treat erectile dysfunction by increasing blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation....
Warfarin is the traditional blood thinner used for decades. It requires regular blood tests (INR monitoring) and dietary restrictions but is inexpensi...
Wellbutrin is an atypical antidepressant that works differently than SSRIs. It is often used when sexual side effects from other antidepressants are p...
Xanax (alprazolam) is a benzodiazepine used for short-term management of anxiety and panic disorders. It has a high potential for dependence....
Zoloft (sertraline) is one of the most commonly prescribed antidepressants. It is approved for multiple anxiety and mood disorders and has a favorable...
Zyrtec is a non-drowsy antihistamine used for allergies. It provides 24-hour relief with less sedation than older antihistamines like Benadryl....