Top 200 Drugs

Check to see which drugs made the top 200 drug list. (plus 40 extra drugs that go on and off the top 200)

The drug list can be easily sorted by order of most prescribed, brand or generic name, drug class, alphabetical order, and DEA schedule. Click on the titles of the columns to change the order in which the drugs are shown. Click the title again to rearrange the drugs in another way.


Drug # Generic Name Brand Name Drug Class DEA Schedule
1 zolpidem Ambien Sleep Aid C-IV
2 amoxicillin Amoxil Antibiotic -
3 amoxicillin + clavulanate Augmentin Antibiotic -
4 metformin Glucophage Antidiabetic -
5 furosemide Lasix Diuretic/antihypertensive -
6 atorvastatin Lipitor Cholesterol lowering -
7 metoprolol Lopressor Antihypertensive -
8 hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Microzide Diuretic/antihypertensive -
9 esomeprazole Nexium Antacid (PPI) -
10 amlodipine Norvasc Antihypertensive -
11 oxycodone + APAP Percocet Analgesic C-II
12 omeprazole Prilosec Antacid (PPI) -
13 lisinopril Prinivil / Zestril Antihypertensive -
14 levothyroxine Synthroid Thyroid hormone replacement -
15 atenolol Tenormin Antihypertensive -
16 hydrocodone + APAP Vicodin Analgesic C-II
17 alprazolam Xanax Antianxiety C-IV
18 azithromycin Zithromax Antibiotic -
19 simvastatin Zocor Cholesterol lowering -
20 sertraline Zoloft Antidepressant (SSRI) -
21 ibuprofen Advil Analgesic (NSAID) -
22 lorazepam Ativan Antianxiety C-IV
23 citalopram Celexa Antidepressant (SSRI) -
24 ciprofloxacin Cipro Antibiotic -
25 warfarin Coumadin Anticoagulant -
26 triamterene Dyrenium Diuretic/antihypertensive -
27 cyclobenzaprine Flexeril Muscle relaxer -
28 fluticasone Flonase Anti-inflammatory steroid -
29 cephalexin Keflex Antibiotic -
30 clonazepam Klonopin Antianxiety C-IV
31 escitalopram Lexapro Antidepressant (SSRI) -
32 gabapentin Neurontin Anticonvulsant -
33 clopidogrel Plavix Anticoagulant -
34 pravastatin Pravachol Cholesterol lowering -
35 albuterol ProAir / Ventolin / Proventil Bronchodilator -
36 fluoxetine Prozac Antidepressant (SSRI) -
37 sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim Septra Antibiotic combination -
38 montelukast Singulair Anti-asthmatic -
39 prednisone Sterapred Anti-inflammatory steroid -
40 tramadol Ultram Analgesic (narcotic-like) C-IV
41 fluticasone + salmeterol Advair Steroid + bronchodilator -
42 naproxen Aleve Analgesic (NSAID) -
43 cetirizine Zyrtec Antihistamine (H1) -
44 carvedilol Coreg Antihypertensive -
45 rosuvastatin Crestor Cholesterol lowering -
46 duloxetine Cymbalta Antidepressant -
47 trazodone Desyrel Antidepressant -
48 fluconazole Diflucan Antifungal -
49 valsartan Diovan Antihypertensive -
50 venlafaxine Effexor Antidepressant -
51 amitriptyline Elavil Antidepressant -
52 alendronate Fosamax Bone strengthener -
53 potassium chloride Klor-Con Electrolyte -
54 lovastatin Mevacor Cholesterol lowering -
55 meloxicam Mobic Analgesic (NSAID.) -
56 paroxetine Paxil Antidepressant (SSRI) -
57 diazepam Valium Antianxiety C-IV
58 doxycycline Vibramycin Antibiotic -
59 prazosin Minipress Antihypertensive -
60 nebivolol Bystolic Antihypertensive -
61 pioglitazone Actos Antidiabetic -
62 clonidine Catapres Antihypertensive/sleep aid -
63 celecoxib Celebrex Analgesic (NSAID.) -
64 tamsulosin Flomax Reduces enlarged prostate -
65 insulin glargine Lantus Insulin -
66 levofloxacin Levaquin Antibiotic -
67 methylprednisolone Medrol Anti-inflammatory steroid -
68 oxycodone Oxycontin Analgesic C-II
69 promethazine Phenergan Antinausea/anti-emetic -
70 lansoprazole Prevacid Antacid (PPI) -
71 azilsartan Edarbi Antihypertensive -
72 quetiapine Seroquel Antipsychotic -
73 carisoprodol Soma Muscle relaxer C-IV
74 fenofibrate Tricor Cholesterol lowering -
75 codeine + apap Tylenol 3 Analgesic C-III
76 enalapril Vasotec Antihypertensive -
77 sildenafil Viagra Erectile dysfunction -
78 dexmethylphenidate Focalin ADHD C-II
79 ethinyl estradiol + drospirenone Yaz Birth control -
80 allopurinol Zyloprim Antigout -
81 spironolactone Aldactone Diuretic/antihypertensive -
82 ramipril Altace Antihypertensive -
83 glimepiride Amaryl Antidiabetic -
84 methylphenidate Concerta ADHD C-II
85 losartan Cozaar Antihypertensive -
86 levocetirizine Xyzal Antihistamine -
87 folic acid Folvite Mineral supplement -
88 isosorbide mononitrate Imdur Anti-angina (chest pain) -
89 digoxin Lanoxin Treats heart failure/arrhythmia -
90 pregabalin Lyrica Anticonvulsant/Antinerve pain C-V
91 triamcinolone Nasacort Anti-inflammatory steroid -
92 desvenlafaxine Pristiq Antidepressant -
93 cefdinir Omnicef Antibiotic -
94 Insulin glulisin Apidra Insulin - Antidiabetic -
95 rivaroxaban Xarelto Anticoagulant -
96 temazepam Restoril Sleep aid C-IV
97 oseltamivir Tamiflu Antiviral (Flu) -
98 valacyclovir Valtrex Antiviral -
99 labetalol Trandate Antihypertensive -
100 ezetimibe Zetia Cholesterol lowering -
101 aripiprazole Abilify Antipsychotic -
102 amphetamine + dextroamphetamine Adderall ADHD C-II
103 phentermine Adipex Appetite suppressant C-IV
104 donepezil Aricept Anti-Alzheimer's -
105 olmesartan Benicar Antihypertensive (ARB) -
106 diclofenac Cataflam Analgesic (NSAID.) -
107 lisinopril + HCTZ Zestoretic Antihypertensive + diuretic -
108 clindamycin Cleocin Antimicrobial -
109 metronidazole Flagyl Antimicrobial -
110 glipizide Glucotrol Antidiabetic -
111 lamotrigine Lamictal Anticonvulsant -
112 levothyroxine Levoxyl Thyroid hormone replacement -
113 gemfibrozil Lopid Cholesterol lowering -
114 benazepril Lotensin Antihypertensive -
115 ethinyl estradiol + norgestimate Ortho Tri Cyclen Birth Control -
116 metoclopramide Reglan GI motility stimulant -
117 risperidone Risperdal Antipsychotic -
118 tiotropium Spiriva Reduces mucus secretion/bronchodilator -
119 verapamil Verelan Anti-arrhythmia -
120 hydroxyzine Vistaril Antihistamine -
121 meclizine Antivert Antivertigo -
122 buspirone BuSpar Antianxiety -
123 diltiazem Cardizem Antihypertensive -
124 doxazosin Cardura Reduces enlarged prostate -
125 divalproex Depakote Anticonvulsant -
126 tolterodine Detrol Urinary antispasmodic -
127 nitrofurantoin Furadantin Antibiotic -
128 losartan + HCTZ Hyzaar Antihypertensive + diuretic -
129 propranolol Inderal Antihypertensive -
130 sitagliptin Januvia Antidiabetic -
131 pramipexole Mirapex Anti-tremor (Parkinson's disease) -
132 apixaban Eliquis Anticoagulant -
133 mirtazapine Remeron Antidepressant -
134 guaifenesin Robitussin Anti-mucus (expectorant) -
135 buprenorphine + naloxone Suboxone Opioid Recovery C-III
136 topiramate Topamax Anticonvulsant -
137 lisdexamfetamine Vyvanse ADHD C-II
138 bupropion Wellbutrin Antidepressant -
139 latanoprost Xalatan Antiglaucoma -
140 acyclovir Zovirax Antiviral -
141 quinapril Accupril Antihypertensive -
142 rabeprazole Aciphex Antacid (PPI) -
143 irbesartan Avapro Antihypertensive -
144 mupirocin Bactroban Topical antibacterial -
145 ibandronate Boniva Bone strengthener -
146 albuterol + ipratropium Combivent Bronchodilator/anti-mucus -
147 fentanyl transdermal patch Duragesic Analgesic C-II
148 mirabegron Myrbetriq Overactive bladder -
149 butalbital/apap/caffeine Fioricet Antimigraine -
150 polyethylene glycol Glycolax Laxative -
151 terazosin Hytrin Antihypertensive -
152 sumatriptan Imitrex Antimigraine -
153 guanfacine Tenex Antihypertensive and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) -
154 carbamazepine Tegretol Anticonvulsant -
155 methimazole Tapazole Anti thyroid hormone -
156 famotidine Pepcid Antacid -
157 nifedipine Procardia Antihypertensive -
158 finasteride Proscar Reduces enlarged prostate -
159 methotrexate Rheumatrex Antirheumatic -
160 benzonatate Tessalon Perles Cough suppressant -
161 risedronate Actonel Bone strengthener -
162 irbesartan + HCTZ Avalide Antihypertensive + Diuretic -
163 dicyclomine Bentyl Antispasmodic (intestines) -
164 clarithromycin Biaxin Antibiotic -
165 varenicline Chantix Smoking cessation -
166 raloxifene Evista Estrogen modulator -
167 insulin lispro Humalog Insulin (short acting) -
168 insulin degludec Tresiba Insulin (long acting) -
169 memantine Namenda Anti-Alzheimer's -
170 nitroglycerine NitroStat Anti-angina -
171 insulin aspart NovoLog Insulin -
172 dulaglutide Trulicity Antidiabetic (Increases insulin secretion from pancrease) -
173 nabumetone Relafen Analgesic (NSAID.) -
174 ropinirole Requip Anti-Parkinson's -
175 methocarbamol Robaxin Muscle relaxer -
176 clobetasol Temovate Anti-inflammatory steroid -
177 tizanidine Zanaflex Muscle relaxer -
178 bisoprolol Zebeta Antihypertensive -
179 ondansetron Zofran Antinausea -
180 olanzapine Zyprexa Antipsychotic -
181 hydralazine Apresoline Antihypertensive -
182 moxifloxacin Avelox Antibiotic -
183 dutasteride Avodart Reduces enlarged prostate -
184 triamterene + HCTZ Dyazide Antihypertensive (2 diuretics) -
185 benztropine Cogentin Anti-Parkinson's -
186 adalimumab Humira Immunosuppressive (arthritis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis) -
187 phenytoin Dilantin Anticonvulsant -
188 oxybutynin Ditropan Overactive bladder -
189 levetiracetam Keppra Anticonvulsant -
190 liraglutide Victoza Antidiabetic (Increases insulin secretion from pancrease) -
191 baclofen Lioresal Muscle relaxer -
192 oxcarbazepine Trileptal Anticonvulsant -
193 ketoconazole Nizoral Antifungal -
194 nortriptyline Pamelor Antidepressant -
195 hydroxychloroquine Plaquenil Arthritis/lupus -
196 pantoprazole Protonix Antiacid (PPI) -
197 phenazopyridine Pyridium Analgesic (urinary) -
198 atomoxetine Strattera ADHD (nonscheduled) -
199 metformin + sitagliptin Janumet Antidiabetic combination -
200 empagliflozin Jardiance Antidiabetic -
201 ticagrelor Brilinta Blood thinner / anticoagulant -
202 tadalafil Cialis Erectile dysfunction -
203 colchicine Colcrys Antigout -
204 roflumilast Daliresp C.O.P.D. -
205 dexlansoprazole Dexilant Antacid/ PPI -
206 rivastigmine Exelon Antidementia -
207 ferrous sulfate Feosol Iron supplement -
208 lomitapide Juxtapid Cholesterol lowering -
209 lurasidone Latuda Antipsychotic -
210 eszopiclone Lunesta Sleep aid -
211 minocycline Minocin Antibiotic -
212 dronedarone Multaq Antiarrhythmic -
213 saxagliptin Onglyza Antidiabetic -
214 olopatadine Patanase/Patanol Antihistamine (ophthalmic) -
215 dabigatran Pradaxa Anticoagulant -
216 eprosartan Teveten Antihypertensive (ARB) -
217 chlorpheniramine + hydrocodone Tussionex Antihistamine / analgesic C-II
218 budesonide Uceris Anti-inflammatory -
219 febuxostat Uloric Antigout -
220 solifenacin Vesicare Bladder relaxant -
221 olmesartan + HCTZ Benicar HCT Antihypertensive -
222 captopril Capoten Antihypertensive (ACE) -
223 amiodarone Cordarone Antiarrhythmic -
224 prasugrel Effient Anticoagulant -
225 etanercept Enbrel Immunosuppressant -
226 vardenafil Levitra Erectile dysfunction -
227 lidocaine patch Lidoderm Local anesthetic -
228 omega-3-acid ethyl esters Lovaza Cholesterol lowering -
229 enoxaparin Lovenox Anticoagulant -
230 rizatriptan Maxalt Antimigraine -
231 telmisartan Micardis Antihypertensive (ARB) -
232 niacin Niaspan Cholesterol lowering -
233 chlorhexidine gluconate Peridex Antiseptic -
234 felodipine Plendil Antihypertensive (CCB) -
235 edoxaban Savaysa Antihypertensive (ARB) -
236 metoprolol succinate Toprol Antihypertensive (BB) -
237 travoprost Travatan Antiglaucoma -
238 moexipril Univasc Antihypertensive -
239 alfuzosin Uroxatral Benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH, increases urinary flow -
240 zoster vaccine Shingrix/Zostavax Shingles vaccine -