Take two and call me in the morning... Quiz

Answer: Wellbutrin

While budesonide, fluticasone and tiotropium (Symbicort, Advair and Spiriva) are all used to help with breathing problems like asthma and C.O.P.D., bupropion (Wellbutrin) is used as an anti-anxiety medicine to treat depressive disorders.

Answer: Plavix

The drug clopidogrel (Plavix) is given to patients to protect against strokes or heart attacks. It helps by preventing blood clots from clogging your arteries. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is used to treat allergies, while ibuprofen (Advil) and naproxen (Aleve) are used to lessen pain.

Answer: Avodart

The generic medicine dutasteride (Avodart) can be used to help shrink an enlarged prostate gland, but first check with a doctor to make sure that's what you have. Clonezepam (Klonopin) is used to treat anxiety and hydrocodone (Vicodin) is a strong pain reliever. Benadryl is an antihistamine used to treat insect bites and allergic reactions.

Answer: Yaz

The medicine drospirenone, whose brand name is Yaz, is an oral contraceptive which prevents pregnancy; there are many alternatives on the market for this purpose. Cortisol (cortisone) is a steroid to reduce inflammation; Allegra (fexofenadine) is used for allergies and Celebrex (celecoxib) reduces pain.

Answer: migraine headaches

Although the incorrect answers might help cause a headache, sumatriptan (Imitrex) is taken specifically to relieve migraine pain in adults. Be aware, however, that this medication can have serious side effects on the heart.

Answer: Glucophage

Glucophage or metformin is an oral medication used to treat type 2 diabetes in children and adults. When insulin is not required, metformin may be prescribed. Nasonex (mometosone furoate) is used for a stuffy nose; Levitra (vardenafil) treats erectile dysfunction; Prevacid (lansoprazole) is used for acid reflux.

Answer: overactive bladder

Detrol or tolterodine capsules are used to treat urinary urgency problems, i.e., so you can be "on the go" instead of just "going". It is an antimuscarinic drug, which can also be used to treat Parkinson's Disease, by acting on the acetylcholine receptors. Too much information, eh?

Answer: Boniva

This was a little tricky because all of the above can be used to treat osteoporosis in post-menopausal women and help strenghthen bones. Sally recommends ibandronate (Boniva) because it's one pill once a month, and because she is being paid to do the commercial!
Aclasta, Fosamax and Avista are brand names for zoledronate, alendronate and raloxifene, respectively.

Answer: Nexium

Nexium or esomeprazole is advertised as "the little purple pill" which treats gastroesphageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, in children and adults. It even purports to help heal the tissues that excess stomach acid has eroded.
Paxil (paroxetine), Ativan (lorazepam) and Cymbalta (duloxetine) are all used to treat depression.

Answer: Aricept

Aricept or donepezil has been shown to help slow the progression of the symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease, also known as "mild to moderate dementia". It should not be used when taking antihistamines - but, as always, consult your physician before taking any medication!
Lipitor (atorvastatin) is used to reduce cholesterol levels; Propecia (finasteride) treats prostate gland enlargement; and Viagra (sildenafil) is yet another drug used to treat impotence.