Additional Commonly Prescribed Drugs

Question 1

Gabapentin

Answer 1

Usages: Treats nerve pain and seizures.

Warnings: May cause dizziness, drowsiness, or mood changes; use cautiously if operating machinery.

Timing: Take with or without food, usually once in the evening for single dosing or as prescribed.

Question 2

Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Answer 2

Usages: Treats high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema).

Warnings: May cause increased urination, dizziness, or low potassium; monitor hydration.

Timing: Take in the morning to avoid nighttime urination, with or without food.

Question 3

Levothyroxine

Answer 3

Usages: Replaces thyroid hormone in conditions like hypothyroidism.

Warnings: Take consistently on an empty stomach; avoid calcium or iron supplements within 4 hours.

Timing: Take in the morning, 30–60 minutes before breakfast.

Question 4

Allopurinol

Answer 4

Usages: Used to lower uric acid levels in gout and kidney stones.

Warnings: May cause rash or stomach upset; monitor kidney function if used long-term.

Timing: Take after meals to reduce stomach upset, once or twice daily as prescribed.

Question 5

Spironolactone

Answer 5

Usages: Diuretic used to treat fluid retention, high blood pressure, and hormone-related acne.

Warnings: May increase potassium levels; avoid high-potassium foods or supplements unless advised by a doctor.

Timing: Take once daily, preferably in the morning, with or without food.