Amber Watson, PharmD

Levothyroxine oral tablet is the generic version of Synthroid. Both are prescription drugs used for certain thyroid conditions. These medications come as tablets you’ll take by mouth once per day.

Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) are prescription drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes. These medications come as liquid solutions you’ll inject under your skin.

Valtrex is prescribed for infections caused by herpes viruses. It’s an antiviral drug that may cause mild or serious side effects. These include abdominal pain and central nervous system effects.

Singulair is prescribed for certain allergic and lung conditions. This drug may cause mild or serious side effects. These include infection and risk of serious behavior or mood changes.

Keppra is prescribed for certain seizures in adults and some children. It’s an antiepileptic drug that may cause mild or serious side effects. These include sleepiness and difficulty with coordination.

Doctors prescribe quetiapine oral tablet for certain mental health conditions. You take it by mouth one to three times per day.

Vancomycin oral capsule is prescribed for certain bacterial infections in adults and children. It’s an antibiotic that may cause mild or serious side effects. These include nausea and severe skin reactions.

Doctors prescribe temazepam oral capsule for the short-term treatment of insomnia (trouble sleeping) in adults. You take it by mouth once per day at bedtime.

Zolpidem oral tablet is prescribed for insomnia (trouble sleeping) in adults. It’s a sedative-hypnotic drug that may cause mild or serious side effects. These include dizziness and the risk of unusual sleep behaviors.

Rosuvastatin oral tablet is prescribed to treat conditions including high triglyceride and cholesterol levels. This drug may interact with other medications and some supplements. Specifically, it can interact with fibrates and certain antacids.

Meclizine oral tablet and chewable tablet are prescribed for vertigo (a type of dizziness or spinning sensation). This is an antihistamine drug that may cause mild or serious side effects. These include drowsiness and dry mouth.

Magnesium sulfate injection is prescribed for low magnesium blood levels and seizures during pregnancy. It’s an electrolyte replacement that may cause mild or serious side effects. These include sweating and low blood pressure.