No Pain, No Gain
This generic name for MS Contin is a post-surgery staple but is also seen in community pharmacies.
What is morphine sulfate ER
This fast-mover drug is generic for Xanax.
Most people know fluoxetine by this brand name, a famous mood-elevator.
What is Prozac?
This generic for Eskalith or Lithobid is well-known for treating bipolar disorders and manic episodes.
What is lithium?
This brand name of lorazepam is used to treat anxiety.
What is Ativan?
Of the drugs used to treat moderate to severe pain, this generic for Ultram is one of few that isn't a schedule 2 drug.
What is tramadol?
This drug, used to treat pain and inflammation, has very similar names for its brand and generic.
What is Celebrex or celecoxib?
This brand name for amitriptyline will help elevate your mood.
What is Elavil?
This drug is one of only a few non-controlled medications to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
What is Strattera or atomoxetine?
Both the brand and the generic of this drug used to treat anxiety start with the same letter.
What is Buspar or buspirone?
This new generic for Lyrica is a bit of a mouthful.
What is pregabalin?
This generic for Mirapex is used to treat Parkinson's Disease and RLS.
What is pramipexole?
Wellbutrin, and this generic, are also used off-label for smoking cessation.
What is quetiapine?
This drug is commonly used to treat major depression and generalized anxiety.
What is Cymbalta or duloxetine?
This long-acting pain medication is commonly abused, prompting it to have special features to prevent crushing.
What is Oxycontin or oxycodone ER?
This drug, used to treat migraines, is often dispensed in limited quantities due to insurance regulations
What is Imitrex or sumatriptan?
This drug for depression also treats OCD, anxiety, and PTSD.
What is Paxil or paroxetine?
This drug to treat mild to moderate dementia is common in pharmacies near memory care facilities.
What is Aricept or donepezil?
This drug to treat mild or moderate pain is now available as a cream over-the-counter.
What is Voltaren or diclofenac sodium?
Of these 4 brand names for hydrocodone, only 1 is still in use today.
What are Norco, Lortab, Vicodan and Lorcet?
This drug for seizures is a mouthful for many new technicians.
What is Trileptal or oxcarbazepine?
What is Effexor or venlafaxine?
What is aripiprazole?
Don't worry if you can't pronounce this generic for Lexapro, some seasoned technicians can't either.
What is escitalopram?