SYED AFZAL HUSSAIN M.D
Prescription History 1346404803
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Bedford, TX

Quality Rating: 73.54 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since July 14, 2008

Contact Information

1305 AIRPORT FWY STE 205
BEDFORD, TX
ZIP 76021
Phone: (817) 267-6290
Fax: (817) 267-0950

Prescription History for Informed Healthcare Decisions

When choosing a healthcare provider, especially one who prescribes medications, having access to their prescribing history can be invaluable. This page offers detailed insights into the prescriptions SYED AFZAL HUSSAIN M.D has written for Medicare beneficiaries in the past, empowering both current and prospective patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare.

Why This Information Matters

This Medicare Part D dataset provides transparency into the provider’s prescribing patterns, helping you understand the scope and nature of their pharmaceutical care. Here’s what you can learn:

Prescribing Trends: See which medications—both generic and brand-name—this provider has most frequently prescribed.
Specialization Insights: The types of drugs prescribed can give insight into the provider’s areas of focus or specialization, whether it’s managing chronic conditions, addressing acute illnesses, or providing preventive care.
Cost Awareness: Learn about the total drug costs associated with these prescriptions, which may help you anticipate your own costs and coverage needs.
Patient-Centered Decision Making: Understanding a provider’s prescribing practices helps you align their expertise with your health goals, ensuring the care you receive is consistent with your expectations.

Amantadine

Generic Name: Amantadine Hcl
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 11
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 21.5
What is this prescription?: An antiviral that is used in the prophylactic or symptomatic treatment of influenza A. It is also used as an antiparkinsonian agent, to treat extrapyramidal reactions, and for postherpetic neuralgia. The mechanisms of its effects in movement disorders are not well understood but probably reflect an increase in synthesis and release of dopamine, with perhaps some inhibition of dopamine uptake.
What is this prescription used for?: Amantadine is used to treat Parkinson's disease, as well as side effects caused by drugs (such as drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms), chemicals, and other medical conditions. In these cases, this medication may help to improve your range of motion and ability to exercise. For the treatment of these conditions, amantadine is believed to work by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Amantadine is used to prevent or treat a certain type of flu (influenza A). If you have been infected with the flu, this medication may help make your symptoms less severe and shorten the time it will take you to get better. Taking amantadine if you have been or will be exposed to the flu may help to prevent you from getting the flu. This medication is an antiviral that is believed to work by stopping growth of the flu virus. This medication is not a vaccine. To increase the chance that you will not get the flu, it is important to get a flu shot once a year at the beginning of every flu season, if possible. Based on the recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the US, amantadine should not be used to treat or prevent influenza A because the current influenza A virus in the United States and Canada is resistant to this medication. For more details, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Botox

Generic Name: Onabotulinumtoxina
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 12
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 34
What is this prescription?: A serotype of botulinum toxins that has specificity for cleavage of SYNAPTOSOMAL-ASSOCIATED PROTEIN 25.
What is this prescription used for?: There are different types of botulinum toxin products (toxin A and B) with different uses (eye problems, muscle stiffness/spasms, migraines, cosmetic, overactive bladder). Different brands of this medication deliver different amounts of medication. Your doctor will choose the correct product for you. Botulinum toxin is used to treat certain eye disorders such as crossed eyes (strabismus) and uncontrolled blinking (blepharospasm), to treat muscle stiffness/spasms or movement disorders (such as cervical dystonia, torticollis), and to reduce the cosmetic appearance of wrinkles. It is also used to prevent headaches in people with very frequent migraines. Botulinum toxin relaxes muscle by blocking the release of a chemical called acetylcholine. Botulinum toxin is also used to treat overactive bladder by patients who do not respond to or who cannot tolerate the side effects of other medications. It helps to reduce leaking of urine, feeling of needing to urinate right away, and frequent trips to the bathroom. It is also used to treat severe underarm sweating and drooling/excess saliva. Botulinum toxin works by blocking the chemicals that turn on the sweat and salivary glands. Botulinum toxin is not a cure, and your symptoms will gradually return as the medication wears off.

Briviact

Generic Name: Brivaracetam
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 15
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 15
What is this prescription used for?: Brivaracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).

Carbamazepine Er

Generic Name: Carbamazepine
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 15
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 17
What is this prescription?: A dibenzazepine that acts as a sodium channel blocker. It is used as an anticonvulsant for the treatment of grand mal and psychomotor or focal SEIZURES. It may also be used in the management of BIPOLAR DISORDER, and has analgesic properties.
What is this prescription used for?: Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity.

Carbidopa-Levodopa

Generic Name: Carbidopa/Levodopa
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 346
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 728.4
What is this prescription used for?: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting.

Carbidopa-Levodopa Er

Generic Name: Carbidopa/Levodopa
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 190
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 466.1
What is this prescription used for?: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting.

Carbidopa-Levodopa-Entacapone

Generic Name: Carbidopa/Levodopa/Entacapone
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 13
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 13.3
What is this prescription used for?: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa and entacapone prevent the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting.

Clonazepam

Generic Name: Clonazepam
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 42
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 54.8
What is this prescription?: An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses.
What is this prescription used for?: Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures. This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is also used to treat panic attacks. Clonazepam works by calming your brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines.

Donepezil Hcl

Generic Name: Donepezil Hcl
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 73
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 190.3
What is this prescription used for?: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Emgality Syringe

Generic Name: Galcanezumab-Gnlm
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 15
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 15
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to help prevent migraine. It is also used to treat a certain type of headache (episodic cluster headache). Galcanezumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. This medication may work by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Using this medication can help improve your ability to concentrate and do your usual tasks.

Gabapentin

Generic Name: Gabapentin
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 66
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 123.5
What is this prescription?: A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.
What is this prescription used for?: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

Lamotrigine

Generic Name: Lamotrigine
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 13
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 27
What is this prescription?: A phenyltriazine compound, sodium and calcium channel blocker that is used for the treatment of SEIZURES and BIPOLAR DISORDER.
What is this prescription used for?: Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It may also be used to help prevent the extreme mood swings of bipolar disorder in adults. Lamotrigine is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. This drug is not approved for use in children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side effects (such as infections).

Levetiracetam

Generic Name: Levetiracetam
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 41
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 74
What is this prescription?: A pyrrolidinone and acetamide derivative that is used primarily for the treatment of SEIZURES and some movement disorders, and as a nootropic agent.
What is this prescription used for?: Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy). It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. Levetiracetam may decrease the number of seizures you have.

Memantine Hcl

Generic Name: Memantine Hcl
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 16
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 21.9
What is this prescription used for?: Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Nourianz

Generic Name: Istradefylline
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 12
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 12
What is this prescription used for?: Istradefylline is used by people with Parkinson's disease taking carbidopa/levodopa to reduce the amount of off time (periods of slow movement or stiffness).

Primidone

Generic Name: Primidone
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 111
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 251.2
What is this prescription?: A barbiturate derivative that acts as a GABA modulator and anti-epileptic agent. It is partly metabolized to PHENOBARBITAL in the body and owes some of its actions to this metabolite.
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used alone or with other medications to control seizures. Controlling and reducing seizures lets you do more of your normal daily activities, reduces your risk of harm when you lose consciousness, and lessens your risk for a possibly life-threatening condition of frequent, repeated seizures. Primidone belongs to a class of drugs known as barbiturate anticonvulsants. It works by controlling the abnormal electrical activity in the brain that occurs during a seizure.

Propranolol Hcl

Generic Name: Propranolol Hcl
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 79
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 156.6
What is this prescription used for?: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers.

Propranolol Hcl Er

Generic Name: Propranolol Hcl
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 16
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 40
What is this prescription used for?: This formulation of propranolol is used for infants and children to treat a certain benign tumor (proliferating infantile hemangioma). It helps to shrink the tumor. Propranolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta blockers.

Rasagiline Mesylate

Generic Name: Rasagiline Mesylate
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 16
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 25
What is this prescription used for?: Rasagiline is used alone or with other medications (such as levodopa/carbidopa) to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It can help improve symptoms such as shakiness, stiffness, and difficulty moving. It can also help reduce the amount of off time (periods of slow movement or stiffness). Rasagiline belongs to a class of drugs known as MAO inhibitors. It works by increasing the levels of certain natural substances in the brain (such as dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin). Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little dopamine in the brain.

Ropinirole Hcl

Generic Name: Ropinirole Hcl
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 24
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 60.3
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move (on-off syndrome). Ropinirole works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain.

Rytary

Generic Name: Carbidopa/Levodopa
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 28
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 55
What is this prescription used for?: This combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). Parkinson's disease is thought to be caused by too little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa can also reduce some of levodopa's side effects such as nausea and vomiting.

Sumatriptan Succinate

Generic Name: Sumatriptan Succinate
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 18
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 26
What is this prescription?: A serotonin agonist that acts selectively at 5HT1 receptors. It is used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS.
What is this prescription used for?: Sumatriptan is used to treat migraines and cluster headaches. It helps to relieve pain and other symptoms of migraines/headaches including sensitivity to light or sound, nausea, and vomiting. Prompt treatment allows you to get back to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. It does not prevent future migraines/headaches or reduce how often you may get a headache. Sumatriptan belongs to a group of drugs called triptans. It affects a certain natural chemical (serotonin) that constricts blood vessels in the brain. It may also block other pain pathways in the brain.

Tizanidine Hcl

Generic Name: Tizanidine Hcl
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 25
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 42.3
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury). It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Topiramate

Generic Name: Topiramate
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 45
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 104.2
What is this prescription?: A sulfamate-substituted fructose analog that was originally identified as a hypoglycemic agent. It is used for the treatment of EPILEPSY and MIGRAINE DISORDERS, and may also promote weight loss.
What is this prescription used for?: Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy). This medication is also used to prevent migraine headaches and decrease how often you get them. Topiramate will not treat a migraine headache once it occurs. If you get a migraine headache, treat it as directed by your doctor (such as by taking pain medication, lying down in a dark room). Topiramate is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

Vimpat

Generic Name: Lacosamide
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 17
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 22.7
What is this prescription?: An acetamide derivative that acts as a blocker of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS. It is used as an anticonvulsant, for adjunctive or monotherapy, in the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES.
What is this prescription used for?: Lacosamide is used to prevent and control seizures. It is an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug. It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain.

This dataset provides information about prescriptions written for Medicare beneficiaries in the year 2022. It does not include prescriptions for patients with private insurance, Medicaid, or other coverage types. However, this information remains valuable for all patients, as it may reflect the provider's overall prescribing preferences and approach to pharmaceutical care. This can help you make better-informed decisions when considering or continuing care with this provider.