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Top 10 Commonly Used Medications

By Mark Cichocki, R.N., About.com

Created: June 21, 2007

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This feature provides information and price guides for ten commonly used medications.

1. Effexor

Effexor is one of the more commonly prescribed antidepressants. For more information read the review.

2. Paxil

Another antidepressant, Paxil can be very effective. Read the review and find prices for Paxil near you with our price comparison guide.

3. Prilosec

A very effective drug to treat gastric reflux, however it can be hard to get insurance coverage. Check out prices near you with our price comparison guide.
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4. Viagra

Viagra has help thousands of men but is not without risk. Caution needs to be taken especially in men with HIV. Read our review for more important information about "the little blue pill".

5. Wellbutrin & Wellbutrin SR

Wellbutrin is an antidepressant but is also used to help people to stop smoking. Get the facts by reading our review.

6. Zyban

Kicking that smoking habit is not easy. But Zyban can help. take a look at our review for more information.

7. Zoloft

Another of the most commonly used antidepressants. It is very effective in treating depression in HIV. Compare prices with our price comparison guide.

8. Celexa

An antidepressant of the class called SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). SSRI's work by increasing the activity of the chemical serotonin in the brain.

9. Pravachol

Elevated cholesterol is a common problem in people living with HIV. But pravachol can help. Read our review and find the best prices near you.

10. Zocor

Another commonly used drug to address the common problem of elevated cholesterol.

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