Prescription pharmacy drugs are used to treat symptoms of an underlying condition. They come in many forms and strengths, and they are taken one to three times a day. They are generally effective, but they can also have side effects such as nausea, dizziness, bloating and changes in mood. Once the drugs are stopped, these side effects tend to wear off.
Penicillin
Amoxicillin, a type of penicillin, is an antibiotic. The main purpose of this drug is to fight bacteria and ward off infections. It is prescribed for a number of conditions such as bladder infections, ear infections, pneumonia and gonorrhea.
CHANTIX
Smoking is a habit that often turns into an addiction due to the chemical nicotine that is present in cigarettes. It is one of the hardest habits to break, but if you fall into this category, you can talk to your doctor about CHANTIX. This is a prescription drug that has an active ingredient called varenicline that can help curb your cravings.
Orlistat
Orlistat is a drug that is prescribed to people who are obese. It is a lipase inhibitor, meaning it blocks the absorption of fat in the intestines. Because fat has 9 calories per gram as opposed to 4 calories in carbs and protein, less calories get absorbed when the drug is taken, and weight is lost. This medication can cause side effects like gas with oily spotting, stomach pain, anxiety, headaches and an increased number of bowel movements.
TriCor
Triglycerides and cholesterol are substances in the body that combine to form plasma lipids. When they become elevated, a fatty substance called plaque can form on your arteries, and the walls can become thickened. TriCor is a prescription drug designed to lower your LDL cholesterol, increase your HDL cholesterol and lower your triglycerides. Your LDL is your "bad cholesterol" and your HDL is your "good cholesterol."
Viagra
Erectile dysfunction, also called "ED" or "impotence," is a condition where men are not able to maintain an erection long enough to complete a sexual experience. According to data from the Massachusetts Male Aging Study, 39 percent of 40-year-old men and 67 percent of 70-year-old men have erectile dysfunction. Viagra is a prescription drug that helps promote blood circulation to the penis, thereby leading to an erection.
Propecia
Hair loss occurs in both men and women. If you are afflicted with male pattern baldness where the hair is lost on the top and sides of head, ask your doctor about Propecia. This is an FDA-approved prescription drug to treat hair loss on the top and back part of the head. This drug is intended for men only.
Prozac
Antidepressants are drugs that are used for people who suffer from depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders, panic disorders and bulimia nervosa. Prozac is a type of antidepressant that can be prescribed by your doctor if you suffer from any of these conditions.
Avodart
The prostate is a small gland that sits right beneath the bladder in men. It is responsible for regulating urine flow and producing seminal fluid. When the prostate becomes enlarged, the prescription drug Avodart can be used to help shrink it.
