What is the most prescribed drug by doctors?
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Lipitor, for high cholesterol.
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Anything over 1000mg a day in pill form.
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There is no way of knowing how many people are on prescription drugs.  That's like asking how many people drink water.  Doctors don't report to any agency about prescribing drugs.  Pharmacy's don't report the sale of drugs.  Your question can't be answered.
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A good doctor will prescribe the medicines you need, but NOT ones that you only "think" you need.\nIf you have a genuine problem that can be treated with medication you will have no problem getting a prescription. Otherwise, maybe you need to think about why you think you need a certain medication, and consider getting help for addiction. Pain medication can be very addictive, so if you think you have a problem there are many organizations that help with that sort of thing. \n\nGood Luck
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Medical "professionals" give away antidepressants a lot because putting somebody on drugs is quicker and easier than actually trying to solve their problem.  Depression does often involve chemical imbalances in the brain, and medication helps many people who suffer from depression.  But much depression is caused by life circumstances, and medication can't fix your life.  But if the doctor just hands out a pill, then it becomes a "quick fix" and they don't really have to deal with the problem.
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BUSPIRONE....\n\nNone.
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This is a question to ask your doctor.
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People think that meth is the most widely used drug, but it's not.  Meth is only the biggest problem.  Meth hurts and kills people so it's a big deal cause it's a huge epidemic.  BUT the most widely used drug in the US is weed!  You would be really surprised if you really knew who all smokes weed.  Doctors, lawyers, judges, cops...  Lots of professionals, not to mention non professionals.  I knew a guy a long time ago who sold it.  Half of his clients were UW professors.  My friends mom, who is very anti-weed, works at UW hospital and was telling me the other day that after 25 years there she just found out that over half the staff smokes weed!  Including doctors and nurses.  So you see, it is widely used, most people just don't see it.
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You should only take the amount proscribed by your doctor. Your doctor selected that dosage for a reason. A person can overdose on many drugs, not just the illegal ones.
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No, the only professionals allowed to prescribe medications are:\nMD  Medical Doctor\nDO  Doctor of Osteopathy\nDDS  Doctor of Dental Surgery\nDMD  Doctor of Medical Dentistry\nDVM  Doctor of Veterinary Medicine\nPA  Physician Assistant (no narcotics)\nARNP  Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner\nDPM  Doctor of Podiatric Medicine\n\nDC's or Doctors of Chiropractic are not allowed to [rescribe.
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The safe amount to take is the amount you were prescribed.  Your doctor presumably knows your symptoms, body size, etc.
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What an area you live in.  I live here, too and this area is heavily monitored by the VA state police, DEA and FBI for these doctors who over prescribe.  They watch EVERY prescription for narcotics.  Every single one.  Who gets it, how many, from how many doctors and how many patients the doctor are writing them for.
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Most doctors get a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree in order to practice.
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Don't have a really good answer for you, but please don't listen to any of these people telling you what medication to use. Even if someone is a doctor if they don't know the patient they shouldn't been prescribing meds. One thing you can do is, on her next appointment ask the doctor if there are some cheaper generic forms of any of them. Also, you could ask about samples, and sometimes the pharmaceutical companies could even help.
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anything in medicine or healthcare
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Since it was your doctor who has prescribed these medications to you.....Do Not stop taking them on your own. If you are have any complications with them; then talk with your doctor on what he/she recommends that you should do. Most pharmaceuticals will provide medical information on the drugs that they fill out. If you still have the pamphlets, then read all of the information provide; if you don't have it ask for it. You can also check out Web MD for more medical information on your condition and drug facts listed in their data base.
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You should only take what your surgeon prescribes for you! Taking medication that is not prescribed for you can be extrememly dangerous.