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Generic Name Brand Name Primary Use
AcyclovirZoviraxAntiviral medication for herpes infections
AdalimumabHumiraImmunosuppressive for arthritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis
AlendronateFosamaxBone strengthener for osteoporosis
AllopurinolZyloprimTreats gout and kidney stones
AlprazolamXanaxAnti-anxiety medication for panic disorders
AmitriptylineElavilAntidepressant and nerve pain treatment
AmlodipineNorvascBlood pressure medication (calcium channel blocker)
AmoxicillinAmoxilAntibiotic for bacterial infections
Amoxicillin + ClavulanateAugmentinEnhanced antibiotic for resistant bacterial infections
Amphetamine + DextroamphetamineAdderallADHD and narcolepsy treatment
ApixabanEliquisBlood thinner to prevent clots and stroke
AripiprazoleAbilifyAntipsychotic for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
AtenololTenorminBeta-blocker for high blood pressure and heart conditions
AtorvastatinLipitorCholesterol-lowering statin medication
AtomoxetineStratteraNon-stimulant ADHD medication
AzithromycinZithromaxAntibiotic for respiratory and skin infections
BaclofenLioresalMuscle relaxer for spasticity
BenazeprilLotensinACE inhibitor for high blood pressure
BenzonatateTessalon PerlesCough suppressant
BenztropineCogentinAnti-Parkinson's medication
BisoprololZebetaBeta-blocker for high blood pressure
BudesonidePulmicortInhaled corticosteroid for asthma
BuprenorphineSuboxoneOpioid addiction recovery medication
BupropionWellbutrinAntidepressant and smoking cessation aid
BuspironeBuSparAnti-anxiety medication
Butalbital/APAP/CaffeineFioricetMigraine and tension headache treatment
CarbamazepineTegretolAnticonvulsant for epilepsy and nerve pain
CarisoprodolSomaMuscle relaxer for musculoskeletal pain
CarvedilolCoregBeta-blocker for heart failure and high blood pressure
CefdinirOmnicefAntibiotic for respiratory tract infections
CelecoxibCelebrexNSAID for arthritis and pain relief
CephalexinKeflexAntibiotic for skin and urinary tract infections
CetirizineZyrtecAntihistamine for allergies
CiprofloxacinCiproFluoroquinolone antibiotic for various infections
CitalopramCelexaSSRI antidepressant
ClarithromycinBiaxinAntibiotic for respiratory infections
ClindamycinCleocinAntibiotic for anaerobic bacterial infections
ClobetasolTemovateTopical corticosteroid for skin conditions
ClonazepamKlonopinBenzodiazepine for seizures and panic disorders
ClonidineCatapresBlood pressure medication and ADHD treatment
ClopidogrelPlavixAntiplatelet medication to prevent clots
Codeine + APAPTylenol #3Pain reliever with mild opioid
CyclobenzaprineFlexerilMuscle relaxer for muscle spasms
DesvenlafaxinePristiqSNRI antidepressant
DexmethylphenidateFocalinStimulant medication for ADHD
DiazepamValiumBenzodiazepine for anxiety and muscle spasms
DiclofenacVoltarenNSAID for arthritis and inflammation
DicyclomineBentylAntispasmodic for irritable bowel syndrome
DigoxinLanoxinHeart medication for heart failure and arrhythmias
DiltiazemCardizemCalcium channel blocker for heart conditions
DivalproexDepakoteAnticonvulsant for epilepsy and bipolar disorder
DonepezilAriceptAlzheimer's disease treatment
DoxazosinCarduraAlpha-blocker for enlarged prostate and blood pressure
DoxycyclineVibramycinAntibiotic for acne and various infections
DulaglutideTrulicityGLP-1 agonist for diabetes
DuloxetineCymbaltaSNRI for depression and nerve pain
DutasterideAvodart5-alpha reductase inhibitor for enlarged prostate
EmpagliflozinJardianceSGLT2 inhibitor for diabetes
EnalaprilVasotecACE inhibitor for high blood pressure
EscitalopramLexaproSSRI antidepressant
EsomeprazoleNexiumProton pump inhibitor for acid reflux
Ethinyl Estradiol + DrospirenoneYazBirth control pill
Ethinyl Estradiol + NorgestimateOrtho Tri-CyclenBirth control pill
EzetimibeZetiaCholesterol absorption inhibitor
FamotidinePepcidH2 receptor antagonist for acid reduction
FenofibrateTricorFibrate for cholesterol and triglycerides
Fentanyl TransdermalDuragesicStrong opioid pain patch
FinasterideProscar5-alpha reductase inhibitor for enlarged prostate
FluconazoleDiflucanAntifungal medication
FluoxetineProzacSSRI antidepressant
FluticasoneFlonaseNasal corticosteroid for allergies
Fluticasone + SalmeterolAdvairCombination inhaler for asthma and COPD
Folic AcidFolviteVitamin B9 supplement
FurosemideLasixLoop diuretic for fluid retention
GabapentinNeurontinAnticonvulsant for nerve pain and seizures
GemfibrozilLopidFibrate for cholesterol management
GlimepirideAmarylSulfonylurea for diabetes
GlipizideGlucotrolSulfonylurea for diabetes
GuaifenesinRobitussinExpectorant for cough and mucus
GuanfacineTenexAlpha-2 agonist for ADHD and blood pressure
HydralazineApresolineVasodilator for high blood pressure
HydrochlorothiazideMicrozideThiazide diuretic for blood pressure
Hydrocodone + APAPVicodinOpioid pain medication
HydroxychloroquinePlaquenilAntimalarial for lupus and rheumatoid arthritis
HydroxyzineVistarilAntihistamine for anxiety and allergies
IbandronateBonivaBisphosphonate for osteoporosis
IbuprofenAdvilNSAID for pain and inflammation
Insulin AspartNovoLogRapid-acting insulin for diabetes
Insulin DegludecTresibaUltra-long-acting insulin
Insulin DetemirLevemirLong-acting insulin
Insulin GlargineLantusLong-acting insulin for diabetes
Insulin LisproHumalogRapid-acting insulin
IrbesartanAvaproARB for high blood pressure
Irbesartan + HCTZAvalideCombination blood pressure medication
Isosorbide MononitrateImdurNitrate for chest pain prevention
KetoconazoleNizoralAntifungal medication
LabetalolTrandateAlpha-beta blocker for blood pressure
LamotrigineLamictalAnticonvulsant for epilepsy and bipolar disorder
LansoprazolePrevacidProton pump inhibitor for acid reflux
LatanoprostXalatanProstaglandin analog for glaucoma
LevetiracetamKeppraAnticonvulsant for epilepsy
LevocetirizineXyzalThird-generation antihistamine
LevofloxacinLevaquinFluoroquinolone antibiotic
LevothyroxineSynthroidThyroid hormone replacement
LiraglutideVictozaGLP-1 agonist for diabetes
LisdexamfetamineVyvanseLong-acting stimulant for ADHD
LisinoprilPrinivilACE inhibitor for blood pressure and heart failure
Lisinopril + HCTZZestoreticCombination ACE inhibitor and diuretic
LorazepamAtivanBenzodiazepine for anxiety
LosartanCozaarARB for high blood pressure
Losartan + HCTZHyzaarCombination ARB and diuretic
LovastatinMevacorStatin for cholesterol lowering
MeclizineAntivertAntihistamine for motion sickness
MeloxicamMobicNSAID for arthritis
MemantineNamendaNMDA antagonist for Alzheimer's disease
MetforminGlucophageBiguanide for type 2 diabetes
Metformin + SitagliptinJanumetCombination diabetes medication
MethimazoleTapazoleAntithyroid medication
MethocarbamolRobaxinMuscle relaxer
MethotrexateRheumatrexImmunosuppressant for cancer and autoimmune diseases
MethylphenidateConcertaStimulant for ADHD
MethylprednisoloneMedrolCorticosteroid for inflammation
MetoclopramideReglanProkinetic agent for nausea and gastroparesis
MetoprololLopressorBeta-blocker for heart conditions
MetronidazoleFlagylAntibiotic for anaerobic infections
MirabegronMyrbetriqBeta-3 agonist for overactive bladder
MirtazapineRemeronTetracyclic antidepressant
MontelukastSingulairLeukotriene receptor antagonist for asthma
MoxifloxacinAveloxFluoroquinolone antibiotic
MupirocinBactrobanTopical antibiotic
NabumetoneRelafenNSAID for arthritis
NaproxenAleveNSAID for pain and inflammation
NebivololBystolicBeta-blocker with vasodilating properties
NifedipineProcardiaCalcium channel blocker
NitrofurantoinMacrobidAntibiotic for urinary tract infections
NitroglycerinNitrostatNitrate for chest pain
NortriptylinePamelorTricyclic antidepressant
OlanzapineZyprexaAtypical antipsychotic
OlmesartanBenicarARB for high blood pressure
OmeprazolePrilosecProton pump inhibitor for acid reflux
OndansetronZofran5-HT3 antagonist for nausea
OseltamivirTamifluAntiviral for influenza
OxcarbazepineTrileptalAnticonvulsant for epilepsy
OxybutyninDitropanAnticholinergic for overactive bladder
OxycodoneOxyContinOpioid pain medication
Oxycodone + APAPPercocetCombination opioid pain reliever
PantoprazoleProtonixProton pump inhibitor
ParoxetinePaxilSSRI antidepressant
PhenazopyridinePyridiumUrinary analgesic
PhentermineAdipexAppetite suppressant for weight loss
PhenytoinDilantinAnticonvulsant for epilepsy
PioglitazoneActosThiazolidinedione for diabetes
Polyethylene GlycolMiraLAXOsmotic laxative
Potassium ChlorideKlor-ConElectrolyte supplement
PramipexoleMirapexDopamine agonist for Parkinson's disease
PravastatinPravacholStatin for cholesterol lowering
PrazosinMinipressAlpha-blocker for blood pressure and PTSD
PrednisolonePreloneCorticosteroid for inflammation
PrednisoneDeltasoneCorticosteroid for inflammation and immune suppression
PregabalinLyricaAnticonvulsant for nerve pain and epilepsy
PromethazinePhenerganAntihistamine for nausea and allergies
PropranololInderalBeta-blocker for blood pressure and anxiety
QuetiapineSeroquelAtypical antipsychotic for schizophrenia and bipolar
QuinaprilAccuprilACE inhibitor for blood pressure
RabeprazoleAciphexProton pump inhibitor for acid reflux
RaloxifeneEvistaSelective estrogen receptor modulator for osteoporosis
RamiprilAltaceACE inhibitor for blood pressure and heart failure
RisedronateActonelBisphosphonate for osteoporosis
RisperidoneRisperdalAtypical antipsychotic
RivaroxabanXareltoFactor Xa inhibitor anticoagulant
RopiniroleRequipDopamine agonist for Parkinson's and restless legs
RosuvastatinCrestorHigh-intensity statin for cholesterol
SertralineZoloftSSRI antidepressant
SildenafilViagraPDE5 inhibitor for erectile dysfunction
SimvastatinZocorStatin for cholesterol lowering
SitagliptinJanuviaDPP-4 inhibitor for diabetes
SpironolactoneAldactonePotassium-sparing diuretic
Sulfamethoxazole + TrimethoprimBactrimAntibiotic combination for various infections
SumatriptanImitrexTriptan for migraine headaches
TadalafilCialisPDE5 inhibitor for erectile dysfunction
TamsulosinFlomaxAlpha-blocker for enlarged prostate
TemazepamRestorilBenzodiazepine sleep aid
TerazosinHytrinAlpha-blocker for blood pressure and prostate
TiotropiumSpirivaLong-acting bronchodilator for COPD
TolterodineDetrolAnticholinergic for overactive bladder
TopiramateTopamaxAnticonvulsant for epilepsy and migraine prevention
TramadolUltramAtypical opioid pain medication
TrazodoneDesyrelAtypical antidepressant and sleep aid
TriamcinoloneNasacortCorticosteroid for nasal allergies
TriamtereneDyreniumPotassium-sparing diuretic
Triamterene + HCTZDyazideCombination diuretic
ValacyclovirValtrexAntiviral for herpes infections
ValsartanDiovanARB for high blood pressure
VareniclineChantixSmoking cessation medication
VenlafaxineEffexorSNRI antidepressant
VerapamilVerelanCalcium channel blocker for heart conditions
WarfarinCoumadinVitamin K antagonist anticoagulant
ZolpidemAmbienNon-benzodiazepine sleep aid

Adverse Reactions Questions

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The data displayed on this website comes directly from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), which contains information on adverse event and medication error reports submitted to the FDA. It's important to note that the presence of a report does not establish causation between the drug and the reported event.

Who reports incidents of adverse reaction to the FDA?

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The report may originate from a number of sources, including:

  • Consumer or non-health professional
  • Physician
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  • Other health professional
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Why do I see a different number of reports for the same drug?

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Depending on which term you use to search, you will see the specific reports related to that term. For example:

  • Searching for "Ozempic" will produce approximately 27000 report results.
  • Searching for "Semaglutide" will produce approximately 3000 report results.
  • Searching for "GLP-1" will produce approximately 40 report results.

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No. In the United States, reporting adverse events by healthcare professionals and consumers is voluntary. Therefore, while the FDA has the largest database available, it still does not include all possible reactions. You can use this data to stay informed, but all decisions regarding your well-being should be made in consultation with a competent and caring professional who is familiar with your specific needs.

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