Your Guide to Safer Medication Use
Plain-language safety information on common medications — interactions, side effects, recalls, food warnings, and how prescription costs are regulated where you live. Sourced from public FDA data and reviewed for accuracy.
Medication Safety Profiles
Analgesic / antipyretic
Tylenol
Short-acting beta-2 agonist
Ventolin, ProAir, Proventil
Benzodiazepine
Xanax
Calcium channel blocker
Norvasc
Penicillin antibiotic
Amoxil, Moxatag
CNS stimulant (ADHD)
Adderall
Factor Xa inhibitor anticoagulant
Eliquis
Antiplatelet / NSAID
Bayer, Ecotrin, Bufferin
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
Lipitor
Macrolide antibiotic
Zithromax, Z-Pak
Aminoketone antidepressant
Wellbutrin, Zyban, Aplenzin
Benzodiazepine
Klonopin
P2Y12 antiplatelet
Plavix
SNRI antidepressant
Cymbalta
SGLT2 inhibitor
Jardiance
SSRI antidepressant
Lexapro
Proton pump inhibitor
Nexium
SSRI antidepressant
Prozac, Sarafem
Loop diuretic
Lasix
Gabapentinoid anticonvulsant
Neurontin, Gralise
Thiazide diuretic
Microzide, HydroDiuril
Opioid analgesic combination
Norco, Vicodin, Lortab
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Advil, Motrin
Thyroid hormone
Synthroid, Levoxyl, Euthyrox
ACE inhibitor
Prinivil, Zestril
Benzodiazepine
Ativan
Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
Cozaar
Biguanide antidiabetic
Glucophage, Fortamet, Glumetza
Beta-blocker
Lopressor, Toprol XL
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Aleve, Naprosyn
Proton pump inhibitor
Prilosec
Opioid analgesic
OxyContin, Roxicodone, Percocet
Systemic corticosteroid
Deltasone, Rayos
Factor Xa inhibitor anticoagulant
Xarelto
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
Crestor
GLP-1 receptor agonist
Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus
SSRI antidepressant
Zoloft
PDE5 inhibitor
Viagra, Revatio
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
Zocor
PDE5 inhibitor
Cialis, Adcirca
GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist
Mounjaro, Zepbound
Opioid analgesic
Ultram, ConZip
Vitamin K antagonist anticoagulant
Coumadin, Jantoven
TNF inhibitor biologic
Humira
Xanthine oxidase inhibitor
Zyloprim, Aloprim
Class III antiarrhythmic
Pacerone, Cordarone
Tricyclic antidepressant
Elavil
Penicillin/beta-lactamase inhibitor antibiotic
Augmentin
Atypical antipsychotic
Abilify
Beta-blocker
Tenormin
Azapirone anxiolytic
Buspar
Beta-blocker
Coreg
COX-2 selective NSAID
Celebrex
Cephalosporin antibiotic
Keflex
Second-generation antihistamine
Zyrtec
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Cipro
SSRI antidepressant
Celexa
Skeletal muscle relaxant
Flexeril, Amrix
SGLT2 inhibitor
Farxiga
Benzodiazepine
Valium
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Voltaren, Cambia
Cardiac glycoside
Lanoxin
Calcium channel blocker
Cardizem, Cartia XT, Tiazac
First-generation antihistamine
Benadryl
Tetracycline antibiotic
Vibramycin, Doryx
GLP-1 receptor agonist
Trulicity
Estrogen
Estrace, Climara, Vivelle-Dot
H2 receptor antagonist
Pepcid
5-alpha reductase inhibitor
Propecia, Proscar
Azole antifungal
Diflucan
Inhaled/nasal corticosteroid
Flonase, Flovent
Sulfonylurea
Amaryl
Sulfonylurea
Glucotrol
Antihistamine anxiolytic
Vistaril, Atarax
Long-acting insulin
Lantus, Basaglar, Toujeo
Anticonvulsant / mood stabilizer
Lamictal
GLP-1 receptor agonist
Victoza, Saxenda
CNS stimulant (ADHD)
Vyvanse
Mood stabilizer
Lithobid, Eskalith
Second-generation antihistamine
Claritin
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Mobic
Antimetabolite DMARD
Trexall, Otrexup, Rasuvo
CNS stimulant (ADHD)
Ritalin, Concerta
Systemic corticosteroid
Medrol
Nitroimidazole antibiotic
Flagyl
Leukotriene receptor antagonist
Singulair
Opioid analgesic
MS Contin, Kadian
5-HT3 antiemetic
Zofran
Proton pump inhibitor
Protonix
SSRI antidepressant
Paxil, Brisdelle
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
Pravachol
Gabapentinoid anticonvulsant
Lyrica
Beta-blocker
Inderal
Atypical antipsychotic
Seroquel
DPP-4 inhibitor
Januvia
Potassium-sparing diuretic
Aldactone
Sulfonamide antibiotic
Bactrim, Septra
Triptan (5-HT1 agonist)
Imitrex
Alpha-1 blocker (BPH)
Flomax
Androgen (testosterone replacement)
Depo-Testosterone, Xyosted
Serotonin antagonist/reuptake inhibitor
Desyrel, Oleptro
Antiviral (nucleoside analogue)
Valtrex
Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
Diovan
SNRI antidepressant
Effexor
Sedative-hypnotic (Z-drug)
Ambien, Edluar
Antiviral (nucleoside analogue)
Zovirax
Bisphosphonate
Fosamax, Binosto
Non-stimulant ADHD agent
Strattera
Immunosuppressant
Imuran, Azasan
Skeletal muscle relaxant
Lioresal, Gablofen
ACE inhibitor
Lotensin
Antitussive
Tessalon
Beta-blocker
Zebeta
Corticosteroid
Pulmicort, Entocort
Opioid dependence treatment
Suboxone, Zubsolv
SGLT2 inhibitor
Invokana
Anticonvulsant
Tegretol, Carbatrol
Antiparkinson agent
Sinemet, Rytary
Thiazide-like diuretic
Thalitone
Vitamin D supplement
D3
Macrolide antibiotic
Biaxin
Lincosamide antibiotic
Cleocin
Central alpha-2 agonist
Catapres, Kapvay
Opioid analgesic
Tylenol with Codeine
Anti-gout agent
Colcrys, Mitigare
Vitamin B12 supplement
Nascobal
Calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressant
Neoral, Sandimmune, Gengraf
Direct thrombin inhibitor
Pradaxa
SNRI antidepressant
Pristiq
Systemic corticosteroid
Decadron, Hemady
Antispasmodic (anticholinergic)
Bentyl
Factor Xa inhibitor anticoagulant
Savaysa
ACE inhibitor
Vasotec
Low-molecular-weight heparin
Lovenox
Sedative-hypnotic (Z-drug)
Lunesta
Cholesterol absorption inhibitor
Zetia
Fibrate
Tricor, Fenoglide
Oral iron supplement
Feosol, Slow Fe
Second-generation antihistamine
Allegra
Corticosteroid/LABA combination
Advair, AirDuo
B-vitamin supplement
FA-8
Fibrate
Lopid
Sulfonylurea
DiaBeta, Glynase
Expectorant
Mucinex
Vasodilator
Apresoline
Systemic corticosteroid
Cortef
Antimalarial / DMARD
Plaquenil
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Indocin
Rapid-acting insulin
NovoLog, Fiasp
Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
Avapro
Nitrate vasodilator
Imdur
Azole antifungal (strong CYP3A4 inhibitor)
Sporanox, Tolsura
Azole antifungal (strong CYP3A4 inhibitor)
Nizoral
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Toradol
Proton pump inhibitor
Prevacid
Anticonvulsant
Keppra
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Levaquin
Thyroid hormone (T3)
Cytomel
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
Mevacor, Altoprev
Sleep supplement
Antithyroid agent
Tapazole
Skeletal muscle relaxant
Robaxin
Prokinetic / antiemetic
Reglan
Tetracyclic antidepressant
Remeron
Wakefulness-promoting agent
Provigil
Opioid antagonist
Vivitrol, Revia
Calcium channel blocker
Procardia, Adalat CC
Urinary antibiotic
Macrobid, Macrodantin
Nitrate vasodilator
Nitrostat, Nitro-Dur
Tricyclic antidepressant
Pamelor
Atypical antipsychotic
Zyprexa
Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
Benicar
Antiviral (neuraminidase inhibitor)
Tamiflu
Anticholinergic (overactive bladder)
Ditropan, Oxytrol
Anticonvulsant
Dilantin
Thiazolidinedione
Actos
Electrolyte supplement
Klor-Con, K-Tab
Systemic corticosteroid
Orapred, Prelone
Decongestant
Sudafed
Selective estrogen receptor modulator
Evista
ACE inhibitor
Altace
Rifamycin antibiotic (strong CYP3A4 inducer)
Rifadin
Atypical antipsychotic
Risperdal
Mucosal protectant
Carafate
Aminosalicylate DMARD
Azulfidine
Calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressant
Prograf, Astagraf XL
Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
Micardis
Benzodiazepine
Restoril
P2Y12 antiplatelet
Brilinta
Long-acting muscarinic antagonist
Spiriva
Skeletal muscle relaxant
Zanaflex
Anticonvulsant
Topamax, Qudexy XR
Anticonvulsant / mood stabilizer
Depakote, Depakene
Smoking cessation agent
Chantix
Calcium channel blocker
Calan, Verelan
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This information is educational — not medical advice.
This page is provided for general educational purposes and summarizes publicly available data from sources such as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. It is not a substitute for the judgment of a licensed clinician and should not be used to start, stop, or change any medication. It may be incomplete or out of date, and individual circumstances vary. Always talk with your prescriber or pharmacist about your specific medications and health conditions. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911.