Lets play the drug of choice game

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Name a disease and then name the drug that's mostly commonly associated with that disease or condition. Here's mine: Erythromicin is seen with chlamydia and syphilis. Anybody else got anything?

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mindofmidwifery said:
Yeah, I'm sure there are people who are prescribed Prozac for bipolar disorder, I.e., if they have another disorder or have tried everything and nothing works (not entirely sure!), but I've seen Prozac most commonly prescribed for depressive disorders.

Correct. That's why I updated the previous posters message. Prozac alone should not be prescribed as the only treatment for bipolar as the risk is very high

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Nitroglycerin commonly seen with angina pectoris.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Hypothyroidism Synthroid, levothyroxine, or Armour Thyroid

myesthenia gravis --mestinon

narcolepsy modafinil (Provigil) or amphetamine salts

maybe pick a system such as cardiac, respiratory, psych endocrine ?

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

I have a special interest in pharmacology, especially off label use in pediatrics. I used to work in various areas of clinical pharmacology research.

So if you are looking for any particular info let me know.

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Just want to see what meds people have come across during their studies and experiences. Thank you, you are very knowledgeable.

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erinberrin said:
Bi-Polar disorder/Prozac?..hmm what else?

Prozac is an anti depressant and approved for the depressive symptoms, but won't control manic symptoms.

depakote, valproic acid, Tegretol, lithium are the most likely choices.

Oops...justbeachy beat me to the punch. ?

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GERD --> PPIs (Nexium, Prilosec, Protonix, etc.)

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Flomax(tamsulosin) for BPH

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Ulcers/ Rentadine?

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erinberrin said:
Ulcers/ Rentadine?

I think you mean ranitidine

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Something I recently learned...if one takes levothyroxine for hypothyroidism, you can take your entire week's worth of meds all at once, and it's just as effective.

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What do you mean by taking a weeks worth?? Just curious

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