MARY E CLINTON MD
Prescription History 1760484760
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Nashville, TN

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NPI Status: Active since August 10, 2005

Contact Information

3443 DICKERSON PIKE
SUITE 580
NASHVILLE, TN
ZIP 37207
Phone: (615) 860-1040
Fax: (615) 860-1292

Table of Contents - List of Prescriptions

Amitriptyline Hcl
Aripiprazole
Atorvastatin Calcium
Baclofen
Buspirone Hcl
Carbamazepine
Carbamazepine Er
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa-Levodopa Er
Citalopram Hbr
Clobazam
Clonazepam
Clopidogrel
Diazepam
Dimethyl Fumarate
Divalproex Sodium
Divalproex Sodium Er
Donepezil Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
Eliquis
Entacapone
Escitalopram Oxalate
Fluoxetine Hcl
Gabapentin
Gamunex-C
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Lamotrigine
Levetiracetam
Memantine Hcl
Mycophenolate Mofetil
Nortriptyline Hcl
Olanzapine
Onfi
Oxcarbazepine
Phenytoin Sodium Extended
Pramipexole Dihydrochloride
Primidone
Pyridostigmine Bromide
Quetiapine Fumarate
Risperidone
Rivastigmine
Ropinirole Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
Tizanidine Hcl
Topiramate
Trazodone Hcl
Valtoco
Vimpat
Xcopri

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 MARY E CLINTON MD has written for Medicare beneficiaries in the past, empowering both current and prospective patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare.

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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.

Amitriptyline Hcl

Generic Name: Amitriptyline Hcl
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 19
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 31
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters such as serotonin) in the brain.

Aripiprazole

Generic Name: Aripiprazole
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 11
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 17.1
What is this prescription?: A piperazine and quinolone derivative that is used primarily as an antipsychotic agent. It is a partial agonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT1A and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS, where it also functions as a post-synaptic antagonist, and an antagonist of SEROTONIN RECEPTOR, 5-HT2A. It is used for the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA and BIPOLAR DISORDER, and as an adjunct therapy for the treatment of depression.
What is this prescription used for?: Aripiprazole is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. Aripiprazole is known as an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters). This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. Aripiprazole can treat severe mood swings and decrease how often mood swings occur.

Atorvastatin Calcium

Generic Name: Atorvastatin Calcium
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 44
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 114
What is this prescription?: A pyrrole and heptanoic acid derivative, HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (statin), and ANTICHOLESTEREMIC AGENT that is used to reduce serum levels of LDL-CHOLESTEROL; APOLIPOPROTEIN B; and TRIGLYCERIDES. It is used to increase serum levels of HDL-CHOLESTEROL in the treatment of HYPERLIPIDEMIAS, and for the prevention of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES in patients with multiple risk factors.
What is this prescription used for?: Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as statins. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering bad cholesterol and triglycerides and raising good cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Baclofen

Generic Name: Baclofen
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 22
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 62
What is this prescription?: A GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID derivative that is a specific agonist of GABA-B RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MUSCLE SPASTICITY, especially that due to SPINAL CORD INJURIES. Its therapeutic effects result from actions at spinal and supraspinal sites, generally the reduction of excitatory transmission.
What is this prescription used for?: Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease). It works by helping to relax the muscles.

Buspirone Hcl

Generic Name: Buspirone Hcl
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 14
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 32
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat anxiety. It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. It may also help you to feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety (anxiolytic) that works by affecting certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters).

Carbamazepine

Generic Name: Carbamazepine
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 32
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 66
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.

Carbamazepine Er

Generic Name: Carbamazepine
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 25
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 34.3
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: 88
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 180.5
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: 62
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 114
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.

Citalopram Hbr

Generic Name: Citalopram Hydrobromide
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 33
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 57
What is this prescription?: A furancarbonitrile that is one of the SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS used as an antidepressant. The drug is also effective in reducing ethanol uptake in alcoholics and is used in depressed patients who also suffer from TARDIVE DYSKINESIA in preference to tricyclic antidepressants, which aggravate dyskinesia.
What is this prescription used for?: Citalopram is used to treat depression. It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being. Citalopram is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.

Clobazam

Generic Name: Clobazam
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 14
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 14
What is this prescription?: A benzodiazepine derivative that is a long-acting GABA-A RECEPTOR agonist. It is used as an antiepileptic in the treatment of SEIZURES, including seizures associated with LENNOX-GASTAUT SYNDROME. It is also used as an anxiolytic, for the short-term treatment of acute ANXIETY.
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used with other medications to help control seizures. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).

Clonazepam

Generic Name: Clonazepam
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 83
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 83
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.

Clopidogrel

Generic Name: Clopidogrel Bisulfate
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 20
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 56
What is this prescription?: A ticlopidine analog and platelet purinergic P2Y receptor antagonist that inhibits adenosine diphosphate-mediated PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used to prevent THROMBOEMBOLISM in patients with ARTERIAL OCCLUSIVE DISEASES; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; STROKE; or ATRIAL FIBRILLATION.
What is this prescription used for?: Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). It is also used with aspirin to treat new/worsening chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain procedures (such as cardiac stent). Clopidogrel works by blocking platelets from sticking together and prevents them from forming harmful clots. It is an antiplatelet drug. It helps keep blood flowing smoothly in your body.

Diazepam

Generic Name: Diazepam
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 18
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 18
What is this prescription?: A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity.
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat episodes of increased seizures (such as cluster or breakthrough seizures) in people who are already taking medications to control their seizures. This product is only recommended for short-term treatment of seizure attacks. It is not for ongoing daily use to prevent seizures. Uncontrolled seizures can turn into serious (possibly fatal) seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). This medication is not recommended for children younger than 6 months of age because of the risk of serious side effects. Diazepam works by calming the brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.

Dimethyl Fumarate

Generic Name: Dimethyl Fumarate
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 12
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 12
What is this prescription?: A fumarate derivative that is used as a DERMATOLOGIC AGENT in the treatment of PSORIASIS and SKIN DISEASES. It also may be used as an IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE AGENT in the treatment of MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS.
What is this prescription used for?: Dimethyl fumarate is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). It is not a cure for MS. It helps decrease the number of episodes of worsening MS.

Divalproex Sodium

Generic Name: Divalproex Sodium
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 49
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 69.2
What is this prescription?: A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Divalproex Sodium Er

Generic Name: Divalproex Sodium
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 11
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 20
What is this prescription?: A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Donepezil Hcl

Generic Name: Donepezil Hcl
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 64
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 174
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.

Duloxetine Hcl

Generic Name: Duloxetine Hcl
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 18
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 52
What is this prescription?: A thiophene derivative and selective NEUROTRANSMITTER UPTAKE INHIBITOR for SEROTONIN and NORADRENALINE (SNRI). It is an ANTIDEPRESSIVE AGENT and ANXIOLYTIC, and is also used for the treatment of pain in patients with DIABETES MELLITUS and FIBROMYALGIA.
What is this prescription used for?: Duloxetine is used to treat depression and anxiety. In addition, duloxetine is used to help relieve nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy) in people with diabetes or ongoing pain due to medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic back pain, or fibromyalgia (a condition that causes widespread pain). Duloxetine may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level, and decrease nervousness. It can also decrease pain due to certain medical conditions. Duloxetine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). This medication works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.

Eliquis

Generic Name: Apixaban
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 29
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 57
What is this prescription used for?: Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery. With atrial fibrillation, part of the heart does not beat the way it should. This can lead to blood clots forming, which can travel to other parts of your body (such as the lungs or legs) or increase your risk for stroke. In the United States, apixaban is also approved to treat certain types of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis-DVT, pulmonary embolus-PE) and to prevent them from forming again. Apixaban is an anticoagulant that works by blocking certain clotting proteins in your blood.

Entacapone

Generic Name: Entacapone
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 21
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 30
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used with other medications (levodopa/carbidopa) to treat Parkinson's disease. Entacapone belongs to a class of drugs known as COMT inhibitors. Many people taking levodopa for Parkinson's have problems with the effects of the levodopa wearing off between scheduled doses, causing symptoms to return or worsen. Entacapone blocks a certain natural substance (COMT enzyme) that breaks down the levodopa in the body. This effect allows the levodopa to last longer in the system so that it doesn't wear off before the next dose.

Escitalopram Oxalate

Generic Name: Escitalopram Oxalate
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 20
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 39
What is this prescription?: S-enantiomer of CITALOPRAM. Belongs to a class of drugs known as SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS, used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
What is this prescription used for?: Escitalopram is used to treat depression and anxiety. It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain. Escitalopram belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It may improve your energy level and feelings of well-being and decrease nervousness.

Fluoxetine Hcl

Generic Name: Fluoxetine Hcl
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 20
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 56
What is this prescription?: The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants.
What is this prescription used for?: This long-acting form of fluoxetine is used to treat depression in people who have been successfully treated with the form of fluoxetine that is taken daily. Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs work by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). Fluoxetine may decrease anxiety, improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living.

Gabapentin

Generic Name: Gabapentin
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 69
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 141
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.

Gamunex-C

Generic Name: Immune Globul G/Gly/Iga Avg 46
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 12
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 12.8
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used in people with a certain type of weakened immune system (primary immune deficiency) to strengthen it and to lower the risk of infection. This medication is made from human blood that has a high level of antibodies which help fight infections. This product is also used to increase the number of certain blood cells (platelets) in people with a certain blood disorder (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura-ITP). Platelets are needed to stop bleeding and to form normal blood clots. In addition, this medication is used to treat a certain nerve disorder (chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy-CIDP). This disorder causes weakness and numbness/tingling/pain in the arms and legs. This medication helps to improve these symptoms and prevents relapse.

Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen

Generic Name: Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 22
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 22
What is this prescription used for?: This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Hydrocodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever.

Lamotrigine

Generic Name: Lamotrigine
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 51
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 110
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: 224
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 461.7
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: 28
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 68
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.

Mycophenolate Mofetil

Generic Name: Mycophenolate Mofetil
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 19
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 51
What is this prescription?: Compound derived from Penicillium stoloniferum and related species. It blocks de novo biosynthesis of purine nucleotides by inhibition of the enzyme inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMP DEHYDROGENASE). Mycophenolic acid exerts selective effects on the immune system in which it prevents the proliferation of T-CELLS, LYMPHOCYTES, and the formation of antibodies from B-CELLS. It may also inhibit recruitment of LEUKOCYTES to sites of INFLAMMATION.
What is this prescription used for?: Mycophenolate is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ (such as kidney, liver, heart). It belongs to a class of medications called immunosuppressants. It works by weakening your body's defense system (immune system) to help your body accept the new organ as if it were your own.

Nortriptyline Hcl

Generic Name: Nortriptyline Hcl
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 19
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 40.1
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Olanzapine

Generic Name: Olanzapine
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 31
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 57.2
What is this prescription?: A benzodiazepine derivative that binds SEROTONIN RECEPTORS; MUSCARINIC RECEPTORS; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTORS; ADRENERGIC ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS; and DOPAMINE RECEPTORS. It is an antipsychotic agent used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER; and MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER; it may also reduce nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy.
What is this prescription used for?: Olanzapine is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder). It may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression. This medication can help to decrease hallucinations and help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Olanzapine belongs to a class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain. Talk to the doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment (especially when used by teenagers). See also Precautions section.

Onfi

Generic Name: Clobazam
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 13
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 13
What is this prescription?: A benzodiazepine derivative that is a long-acting GABA-A RECEPTOR agonist. It is used as an antiepileptic in the treatment of SEIZURES, including seizures associated with LENNOX-GASTAUT SYNDROME. It is also used as an anxiolytic, for the short-term treatment of acute ANXIETY.
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used with other medications to help control seizures. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).

Oxcarbazepine

Generic Name: Oxcarbazepine
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 59
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 91
What is this prescription?: A carbamazepine derivative that acts as a voltage-gated sodium channel blocker. It is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES with or without secondary generalization. It is also an inducer of CYTOCHROME P-450 CYP3A4.
What is this prescription used for?: Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).

Phenytoin Sodium Extended

Generic Name: Phenytoin Sodium Extended
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 20
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 44.5
What is this prescription used for?: Phenytoin is used to prevent and control seizures (also called an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug). It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain.

Pramipexole Dihydrochloride

Generic Name: Pramipexole Di-Hcl
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 13
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 39
What is this prescription used for?: Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. It can improve your ability to move and can 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). Pramipexole is a dopamine agonist that works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain.

Primidone

Generic Name: Primidone
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 58
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 130
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.

Pyridostigmine Bromide

Generic Name: Pyridostigmine Bromide
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 20
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 30.2
What is this prescription?: A cholinesterase inhibitor with a slightly longer duration of action than NEOSTIGMINE. It is used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis and to reverse the actions of muscle relaxants.
What is this prescription used for?: Pyridostigmine is used to improve muscle strength in patients with a certain muscle disease (myasthenia gravis). It works by preventing the breakdown of a certain natural substance (acetylcholine) in your body. Acetylcholine is needed for normal muscle function.

Quetiapine Fumarate

Generic Name: Quetiapine Fumarate
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 24
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 66
What is this prescription?: A dibenzothiazepine and ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENT that targets the SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTOR; HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR, adrenergic alpha1 and alpha2 receptors, as well as the DOPAMINE D1 RECEPTOR and DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTOR. It is used in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA; BIPOLAR DISORDER and DEPRESSIVE DISORDER.
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood conditions (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder). Quetiapine is known as an anti-psychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication can decrease hallucinations and improve your concentration. It helps you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less nervous, and take a more active part in everyday life. It may also improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level. Quetiapine can help prevent severe mood swings or decrease how often mood swings occur.

Risperidone

Generic Name: Risperidone
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 11
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 11
What is this prescription?: A selective blocker of DOPAMINE D2 RECEPTORS and SEROTONIN 5-HT2 RECEPTORS that acts as an atypical antipsychotic agent. It has been shown to improve both positive and negative symptoms in the treatment of SCHIZOPHRENIA.
What is this prescription used for?: Risperidone is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder called schizophrenia. This medication can decrease hallucinations, help you to think more clearly and positively about yourself, feel less agitated, and take a more active part in everyday life. Risperidone is an antipsychotic drug (atypical type). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

Rivastigmine

Generic Name: Rivastigmine Tartrate
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 164
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 270
What is this prescription?: A carbamate-derived reversible CHOLINESTERASE INHIBITOR that is selective for the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM and is used for the treatment of DEMENTIA in ALZHEIMER DISEASE and PARKINSON DISEASE.
What is this prescription used for?: Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease. Rivastigmine does not cure either of these diseases, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. This medication works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Ropinirole Hcl

Generic Name: Ropinirole Hcl
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 24
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 51
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.

Sertraline Hcl

Generic Name: Sertraline Hcl
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 41
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 98.8
What is this prescription used for?: Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. It may also reduce the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, and checking) that interfere with daily living. Sertraline is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (serotonin) in the brain.

Tizanidine Hcl

Generic Name: Tizanidine Hcl
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 19
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 27
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: 51
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 86.1
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.

Trazodone Hcl

Generic Name: Trazodone Hcl
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 15
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 43
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat depression. It may help to improve your mood, appetite, and energy level as well as decrease anxiety and insomnia related to depression. Trazodone works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural chemical (serotonin) in the brain.

Valtoco

Generic Name: Diazepam
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 12
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 12
What is this prescription?: A benzodiazepine with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant, and amnesic properties and a long duration of action. Its actions are mediated by enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID activity.
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat episodes of increased seizures (such as cluster or breakthrough seizures) in people who are already taking medications to control their seizures. This product is only recommended for short-term treatment of seizure attacks. It is not for ongoing daily use to prevent seizures. Uncontrolled seizures can turn into serious (possibly fatal) seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus). This medication is not recommended for children younger than 6 months of age because of the risk of serious side effects. Diazepam works by calming the brain and nerves. It belongs to a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.

Vimpat

Generic Name: Lacosamide
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 15
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 21
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.

Xcopri

Generic Name: Cenobamate
Specialty: Neurology
Times Prescribed: 22
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 22
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat a certain type of seizure disorder (partial onset). It is not known exactly how it works, but it may affect the action of some nerves that cause seizures.

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.