DR. OMAIR AJMAL SHEIKH M.D
Prescription History 1780830711
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Oxnard, CA
NPI Status: Active since August 11, 2008
Contact Information
1700 N ROSE AVE STE 470
OXNARD, CA
ZIP 93030
Phone: (805) 988-2775
Fax: (805) 278-1220
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 DR. OMAIR AJMAL SHEIKH 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.
- Generic Name
- Butalb/Acetaminophen/Caffeine
- Specialty
- Neurology
- Times Prescribed
- 15
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 15
- What is this prescription used for?
- This combination medication is used to treat tension headaches. Acetaminophen helps to decrease the pain from the headache. Caffeine helps increase the effects of acetaminophen. Butalbital is a sedative that helps to decrease anxiety and cause sleepiness and relaxation.
- Generic Name
- Carbidopa/Levodopa
- Specialty
- Neurology
- Times Prescribed
- 15
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 18
- 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.
- Generic Name
- Donepezil Hcl
- Specialty
- Neurology
- Times Prescribed
- 27
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 43
- 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.
- Generic Name
- Gabapentin
- Specialty
- Neurology
- Times Prescribed
- 39
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 39
- 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.
- Generic Name
- Lamotrigine
- Specialty
- Neurology
- Times Prescribed
- 31
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 41
- 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).
- Generic Name
- Levetiracetam
- Specialty
- Neurology
- Times Prescribed
- 32
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 66
- 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.
- Generic Name
- Memantine Hcl
- Specialty
- Neurology
- Times Prescribed
- 24
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 36.5
- 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.
- Generic Name
- Sumatriptan Succinate
- Specialty
- Neurology
- Times Prescribed
- 11
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 11
- 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.
- Generic Name
- Tizanidine Hcl
- Specialty
- Neurology
- Times Prescribed
- 17
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 17
- 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.
- Generic Name
- Topiramate
- Specialty
- Neurology
- Times Prescribed
- 17
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 38.8
- 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.
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.