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What is the generic name for Zyprexa?

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Zyprexa (olanzapine) an antipsychotic that is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

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What is the generic name for Combivent Respimat?

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Combivent Respimat (ipratropium bromide/albuterol) is a combination drug that is used to treat COPD in patients who require more than one bronchodilator.

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What is the generic name for Xalatan?

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Xalatan (latanoprost) is administered into the eyes to control the progression of glaucoma or ocular hypertension, by reducing intraocular pressure.

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What is the generic name for Symbicort?

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Symbicort (budesonide/formoterol) is a combination drug that is used in the management of asthma and COPD.

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What is the generic name for Lyrica?

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Lyrica (pregabalin) is used to treat epilepsy, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, and generalized anxiety disorder.

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What is the generic name for Synthroid?

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Synthroid (levothyroxine) is a synthetic thyroid hormone that is used to treat thyroid hormone deficiency.

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What is the generic name for Namenda?

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Namenda (memantine) is used for the treatment of moderate-to-severe Alzheimer’s disease.

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What is the generic name for Benicar?

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Benicar (olmesartan) is used to treat high blood pressure.

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What is the generic name for Celebrex?

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Celebrex (celecoxib) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that relieves pain and inflammation. It is used to treat arthritis and acute pain.

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What is the generic name for NovoLog?

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NovoLog (insulin aspart) is a fast-acting insulin that is used in the treatment of patients with diabetes in order to control hyperglycemia.

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What is the generic name for Pravachol?

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Pravachol (pravastatin) is a statin medication that is used for preventing cardiovascular disease in those at high risk.

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What is the generic name for Vyvanse?

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Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a stimulant that is used in the treatment of ADHD and binge eating disorder.

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What is the generic name for Januvia?

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Januvia (sitagliptin) is an antihyperglycemic that is used in the treatment of diabetes.

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What is the generic name for Vytorin?

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Vytorin (ezetimibe/simvastatin) is a combination drug used to lower the production of cholesterol and the absorption of cholesterol.

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What is the generic name for Spiriva?

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Spiriva (tiotropium) is a long-acting bronchodilator that is used in the management of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

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What is the generic name for Lantus?

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Lantus (insulin glargine) is a long-acting form of insulin used to treat type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

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What is the generic name for Diflucan?

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Diflucan (fluconazole) is an antifungal medication that is used to treat a variety of fungal infections.

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What is the generic name for Advair Diskus?

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Advair Diskus (fluticasone/salmeterol) is combination drug that is used in the management of asthma and COPD.

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What is the generic name for Suboxone?

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Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) is a combination drug that is used in the treatment of opioid dependence.

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What is the generic name for Coreg?

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Coreg (carvedilol) is a medication used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure.

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What is the generic name for Prozac?

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Prozac (fluoxetine) is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class.

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What is the generic name for Cialis?

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Cialis (tadalafil) is used to treat erectile dysfunction.

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What is the generic name for Actos?

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Actos (pioglitazone) is used to lower blood glucose levels in the treatment of diabetes.

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What is the generic name for Cozaar?
Cozaar (losartan) is mainly used to treat high blood pressure.
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What is the generic name for Tamiflu?
Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is an antiviral medication that is used to treat influenza (flu).
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What is the generic name for Concerta?
Concerta (methylphenidate) is a stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
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What is the generic name for Yaz?
Yaz (ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone) is a combined oral contraceptive (birth control pill). It is also used to treat acne and premenstrual dysphoric disorder
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What is the generic name for Effexor XR?
Effexor XR (venlafaxine) is an antidepressant that is used to treat major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social phobia.
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What is the generic name for Protonix?
Protonix (pantoprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor used for the treatment of stomach ulcers.
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What is the generic name for Seroquel?
Seroquel (quetiapine) is an antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder.
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What is the generic name for Wellbutrin?
Wellbutrin (bupropion) is an atypical antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder and to support smoking cessation.
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What is the generic name for Lexapro?
Lexapro (escitalopram) is an antidepressant that is used to treat major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.
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What is the generic name for Plavix?
Plavix (clopidogrel) is an antiplatelet agent that is used to inhibit blood clots and to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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What is the generic name for Cymbalta?
Cymbalta (duloxetine) is used to treat major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, fibromyalgia, and neuropathic pain.
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What is the generic name for Viagra?
Viagra (sildenafil) is used to treat erectile dysfunction.
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What is the generic name for Nexium?
Nexium (esomeprazole) is a proton-pump inhibitor which reduces stomach acid. It is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease and duodenal ulcers.
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What is the generic name for Zetia?
Zetia (ezetimibe) lowers cholesterol levels by decreasing cholesterol absorption in the small intestine.
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What is the generic name for Diovan?
Diovan (valsartan) is used for the treatment of high blood pressure and congestive heart failure.
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What is the generic name for TriCor?
TriCor (fenofibrate) is used to reduce cholesterol levels in people at risk of cardiovascular disease.
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What is the generic name for Aricept?
Aricept (donepezil) is used to improve the cognition and behavior of people with Alzheimer's.
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What is the generic name for OxyContin?
OxyContin (oxycodone) is an opioid used for the relief of moderate to severe pain.
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What is the generic name for Adderall?
Adderall (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine) is a combination drug that is used in the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy.
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What is the generic name for Mobic?
Mobic (meloxicam) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to treat pain and inflammation in rheumatic diseases and osteoarthritis.
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What is the generic name for Ambien?
Ambien (zolpidem) is a sedative that is used for the treatment of insomnia.
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What is the generic name for Crestor?
Crestor (rosuvastatin) is a statin that is used to treat high cholesterol and to prevent cardiovascular disease.
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What is the generic name for Abilify?
Abilify (aripiprazole) is an antipsychotic that is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
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What is the generic name for Lipitor?
Lipitor (atorvastatin) is a statin that used to prevent cardiovascular disease.
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What is the generic name for Levaquin?
Levaquin (levofloxacin) is an antibiotic that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
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What is the generic name for Prilosec?
Prilosec (omeprazole) is a proton-pump inhibitor used for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome.
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What is the generic name for Singulair?
Singulair (montelukast) is used to treat asthma and to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies.
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What is the generic name for Invokana?
Invokana (canagliflozin) is an antidiabetic drug used to improve glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes.
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What is the generic name for Flexeril?
Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) is used for muscle spasms from acute musculoskeletal conditions.
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What is the generic name for Boniva?
Boniva (ibandronate) is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause.
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What is the generic name for Lasix?
Lasix (furosemide) is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
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What is the generic name for Lotensin?
Lotensin (benazepril) is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.
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What is the generic name for Humalog?
Humalog (insulin lispro) is a fast-acting insulin analog that is used to treat people with Type 1 diabetes or Type 2 diabetes.
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What is the generic name for Bystolic?
Bystolic (nebivolol) is a beta blocker that is used in the treatment of hypertension.
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What is the generic name for Actonel?
Actonel (risedronate) is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis.
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What is the generic name for Flomax?
Flomax (tamsulosin) is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate.
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What is the generic name for Zocor?
Zocor (simvastatin) is a statin that is used to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL and triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL).
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What is the generic name for Zithromax?
Zithromax (azithromycin) is an antibiotic that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
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What is the generic name for Coumadin?
Coumadin (warfarin) is an anticoagulant that is used to prevent the formation of blood clots in blood vessels.
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What is the generic name for Pradaxa?
Pradaxa (dabigatran) is an anticoagulant that is used to reduce the risk of stroke and to treat blood clots.
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What is the generic name for Namenda?
Namenda (memantine) is used for the treatment of moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease.
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What is the generic name for Avodart?
Avodart (dutasteride) is used to treat enlarged prostate.
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What is the generic name for Eliquis?
Eliquis (apixaban) is an anticoagulant that is used to treat deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. It is also used to lower the risk of stroke and embolism.
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What is the generic name for Humira?
Humira (adalimumab) is used to treat a variety of inflammatory conditions including arthritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and psoriasis.
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What is the generic name for Enbrel?
Enbrel (etanercept) is a biopharmaceutical that treats autoimmune diseases including arthritis and psoriasis.
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What is the generic name for Strattera?
Strattera (atomoxetine) is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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What is the generic name for Combigan?
Combigan (brimonidine/timolol) is a combination eye drop medication that is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma or other eye diseases.
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What is the generic name for Chantix?
Chantix (varenicline) is used to treat nicotine addiction.
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What is the generic name for Zantac?
Zantac (ranitidine) is a medication that decreases stomach acid production. It is used to treat peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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What is the generic name for Xarelto?
Xarelto (rivaroxaban) is an anticoagulant that is used to prevent the formation of blood clots.
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What is the generic name for Flovent?
Flovent (fluticasone) is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma. It works by reducing inflammation of the airways in the lungs to make breathing easier.
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What is the generic name for Glucophage?
Glucophage (metformin) is used to improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes.
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What is the generic name for Celexa?
Celexa (citalopram) is used to treat depression.
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What is the generic name for Ultram?
Ultram (tramadol) is an opioid pain medication that is used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain.
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What is the generic name for Cipro?
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is an antibiotic that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
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What is the generic name for Victoza?
Victoza (liraglutide) is an injectable medicine that lowers blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes.
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What is the generic name for Proventil?
Proventil (albuterol) is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to the lungs. It is used to treat asthma, exercise-induced bronchospasm, and COPD.
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What is the generic name for Zestril?
Zestril (lisinopril) is used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. It is also used to improve survival after a heart attack.
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What is the generic name for Latuda?
Latuda (lurasidone) is an antipsychotic that is used to treat schizophrenia and depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder.
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What is the generic name for Levemir?
Levemir (insulin detemir) is a long-acting insulin that is used to treat diabetes in adults and children.
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What is the generic name for Exelon?
Exelon (rivastigmine) is used to treat dementia in people with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
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What is the generic name for Norvasc?
Norvasc (amlodipine) is used to treat high blood pressure and coronary artery disease.
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What is the generic name for Vesicare?
Vesicare (solifenacin) is used for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urgency, frequency, and leakage.
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What is the generic name for Focalin XR?
Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate) is a stimulant that is used in the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy.
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What is the generic name for Desyrel?
Desyrel (trazodone) is an antidepressant that is used to treat major depressive disorder.
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What is the generic name for Restasis?
Restasis (cyclosporine) is an immunosuppressant drug that is used in organ transplantation to prevent rejection.
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What is the generic name for NuvaRing?
NuvaRing (etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol) is a combined hormonal contraceptive vaginal ring.
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What is the generic name for Percocet?
Percocet (oxycodone/APAP) is a combination drug that is used to treat moderate to severe acute (short-term) pain.
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What is the generic name for Dexilant?
Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor that is used to treat GERD and erosive esophagitis.
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What is the generic name for Pataday?
Pataday (olopatadine) is an antihistamine that is used to treat itching and redness in the eyes due to allergies.
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What is the generic name for Dulera?
Dulera (momet asone/formoterol) is a combination inhaler that is used to control and prevent asthma symptoms.
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What is the generic name for Ortho Tri-Cyclen?
Ortho Tri-Cyclen (ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate) is used as a contraceptive to prevent pregnancy.
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What is the generic name for Zoloft?
Zoloft (sertraline) is an antidepressant that is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder.
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What is the generic name for Tenormin?
Tenormin (atenolol) is a beta blocker that is used to treat high blood pressure and heart-associated chest pain.
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What is the generic name for Toprol XL?
Toprol XL (metoprolol) is a beta-blocker that is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure).
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What is the generic name for Xanax?
Xanax (alprazolam) is a short-acting tranquilizer. It is used in the short-term management of anxiety disorders such as panic disorder or generalized anxiety disorder.
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What is the generic name for Lopressor?
Lopressor (metoprolol) is a beta-blocker that is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure).

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