Why are
Sympathomimetics
prescribed?
How we make this chart
This chart is created by aggregating the total number of claims for the drugs in this class divided by the # of drugs with a specific indication. It is meant to be representative but may not accurately reflect the actual # of prescriptions written to treat a specific condition.
Prices for Popular Sympathomimetics
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GoodRx
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Price Trend | |
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1
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Adipex-P (phentermine)
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9
9
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Phentermine (Adipex-P) is an inexpensive drug used to decrease appetite. It is used with a reduced calorie diet and exercise to help you lose weight. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. It is not covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but pharmacy coupons can help offset the cost. | ||||
2
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diethylpropion
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21
21
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DIETHYLPROPION decreases your appetite. It is used with a reduced calorie diet and exercise to help you lose weight. This medicine is only meant to be used for a few weeks. | ||||
3
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Bontril Pdm (phendimetrazine)
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17
17
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PHENDIMETRAZINE decreases your appetite. It is used with a reduced calorie diet and exercise to help you lose weight. | ||||
4
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phendimetrazine ER
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31
31
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PHENDIMETRAZINE decreases your appetite. It is used with a reduced calorie diet and exercise to help you lose weight. | ||||
5
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lomaira
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46
46
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PHENTERMINE decreases your appetite. It is used with a reduced calorie diet and exercise to help you lose weight. | ||||
6
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Didrex (benzphetamine)
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50
50
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BENZPHETAMINE decreases your appetite. It is used with a reduced calorie diet and exercise to help you lose weight. This medicine is only meant to be used for a few weeks and should not be used with other weight loss medicines. | ||||
7
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Suprenza
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238
238
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8
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Akovaz
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42
42
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EPHEDRINE injection is used to treat low blood pressure in patients who received certain types of anesthesia, underwent a specific type of surgery, or received an overdose of a drug that can lower blood pressure. It is also sometimes used to treat symptoms of asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or other lung disease. | ||||
9
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Regimex
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94
94
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BENZPHETAMINE decreases your appetite. It is used with a reduced calorie diet and exercise to help you lose weight. This medicine is only meant to be used for a few weeks and should not be used with other weight loss medicines. |
Note: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.