Ashley Wong, PharmD

Doctors prescribe Arnuity Ellipta to help manage and stabilize asthma in adults and some children. You inhale it by mouth once per day. Arnuity is considered a maintenance medication.

Doctors prescribe Ambien for insomnia (difficulty sleeping) in adults. You take this medication by mouth once per night right before bedtime.

Doctors prescribe Trokendi XR for certain types of seizures in people with epilepsy. It can also be used to prevent migraine in adults and some children. You take it by mouth once per day.

Doctors prescribe prasugrel oral tablet to lower the risk of blood clots or other serious heart or blood vessel problems in certain situations. You take it by mouth once per day.

Doctors prescribe Praluent to lower cholesterol in certain people and reduce heart attack, stroke, and chest pain risk in adults with cardiovascular disease. You inject it under the skin every 2–4 weeks.

Valproic acid oral capsule is prescribed for certain types of seizures. It’s an anticonvulsant drug that may cause mild or serious side effects. These include serious liver problems, pancreatitis, and harm to an unborn baby.

Doctors prescribe Apriso for ulcerative colitis in adults. You take it by mouth once per day in the morning.

Doctors prescribe Tresiba to help manage blood sugar levels in adults and some children with diabetes. You inject the drug under your skin once per day.

Mydayis is prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This drug may interact with alcohol, some supplements, and other medications. For example, it can interact with certain antidepressants, some heartburn drugs, and more.

Pregabalin oral capsule is prescribed to treat certain types of nerve pain, fibromyalgia, and partial onset seizures. This drug may interact with alcohol, other medications, and some supplements. For example, it can interact with certain pain medications, some blood pressure drugs, and more.

Doctors prescribe Aimovig for the prevention of migraine in adults. You give it to yourself by injection under your skin once per month.

Doctors prescribe Aplenzin for certain types of depression, including major depressive disorder (MDD) and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). You take it by mouth once per day.