Sugar, we're going down
This tablet is often the first choice to lower blood sugar.
What is Metformin?
This blood pressure is what doctors often call a "normal blood pressure".
What is 120/80 mmHg?
This class of medications is used most commonly to reduce cholesterol levels.
What are statins?
This group of medications is often used long-term to treat anxiety and depression. They include medications like fluoxetine and escitalopram.
What are SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)?
This antipsychotic medication can cause drowsiness and is often used to treat insomnia.
What is quetiapine?
Often called a "dumb secretagogue," this tablet can cause hypoglycemia if taken on an empty stomach.
What is Glipizide?
This calcium channel blocker is a first-line option for treating high blood pressure. You may have heard it called "Norvasc".
What is Amlodipine?
This over-the-counter supplement may reduce triglycerides if used at the correct dosages.
What are omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil)?
This non-medication activity can help reduce anxiety by calming your body and mind. It includes things like journaling, meditation, stretching, or listening to music.
What is self-care?
This mood stabilizer is often used to treat bipolar disorder. Regular blood tests are needed to monitor for safety.
What is lithium?
This medicine is usually given to patients with an A1c greater than 9%.
What is insulin?
This beta-blocker can be used to treat high blood pressure and performance anxiety.
What is propranolol?
This water-loving (hydrophilic) statin is often used to avoid side effects like muscle aches.
Rosuvastatin
This group of medications is often used short-term for fast relief of anxiety. Some examples include lorazepam and alprazolam.
What are benzodiazapines?
This medication is used to treat depression, but is also used for smoking cessation.
What is bupropion?
This type of long-acting insulin, known as "Lantus," only needs to be injected once daily.
What is insulin glargine?
This class of blood pressure-lowering agents can sometimes cause a dry cough.
What are ACE inhibitors?
This medicine helps lower cholesterol by stopping the body from absorbing cholesterol from food. It’s often added to a statin when one medicine isn’t enough.
What is ezetimibe?
This antidepressant is also used to treat anxiety. It can take a few weeks to start working and doesn’t cause drowsiness like some other anxiety meds.
What is sertraline?
This medication is used to treat both seizures and mood disorders. It can help stabilize mood in people with bipolar disorder, but requires monitoring for liver health.
What is Depakote?
This older medication lowers blood sugar by increasing sugar reuptake by the muscles.
What is pioglitazone?
This diuretic can help lower blood pressure, but you should avoid it if you have a sulfa allergy.
What is hydrochlorothiazide?
This type of cholesterol is called “bad” because it can build up in your blood vessels and raise your risk of heart attack or stroke.
What is LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol?
This medication is sometimes used for anxiety, especially when people can’t take benzodiazepines. It works differently and doesn’t cause dependence, but takes time to work
What is buspirone?
This newer medication is used for treatment-resistant depression. It’s a nasal spray that must be given in a clinic where you can be watched for a few hours afterward.
What is Spravato (esketamine)?