LYNN RANKIN MD
Prescription History 1710972823
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Des Moines, IA

NPI Status: Active since September 14, 2005

Contact Information

1301 PENN AVE
SUITE 411
DES MOINES, IA
ZIP 50316
Phone: (515) 265-1300
Fax: (515) 265-2001

Table of Contents - List of Prescriptions

Aimovig Autoinjector
Ajovy Autoinjector
Ajovy Syringe
Almotriptan Malate
Amitriptyline Hcl
Baclofen
Carbamazepine
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa-Levodopa Er
Clonazepam
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
Diphenhydramine Hcl
Divalproex Sodium Er
Donepezil Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
Eletriptan Hbr
Emgality Pen
Emgality Syringe
Gabapentin
Ketorolac Tromethamine
Lamotrigine
Levetiracetam
Memantine Hcl
Methylprednisolone
Metoprolol Succinate
Mirtazapine
Naratriptan Hcl
Nortriptyline Hcl
Nurtec Odt
Ondansetron Hcl
Ondansetron Odt
Oxcarbazepine
Pregabalin
Promethazine Hcl
Propranolol Hcl
Propranolol Hcl Er
Quetiapine Fumarate
Qulipta
Rasagiline Mesylate
Reyvow
Risperidone
Rizatriptan
Ropinirole Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
Sumatriptan Succinate
Tizanidine Hcl
Topiramate
Topiramate Er
Tramadol Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
Ubrelvy
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Verapamil Er
Verapamil Sr
Vimpat
Zolmitriptan Odt

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Aimovig Autoinjector

Generic Name: Erenumab-Aooe
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 163
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 163.9
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to help prevent migraine. This medication may work by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Erenumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. Preventing frequent migraine attacks can help improve your ability to concentrate and do your usual tasks.

Ajovy Autoinjector

Generic Name: Fremanezumab-Vfrm
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 37
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 45
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to help prevent migraine. This medication may work by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Fremanezumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. Preventing frequent migraine attacks can help improve your ability to concentrate and do your usual tasks.

Ajovy Syringe

Generic Name: Fremanezumab-Vfrm
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 45
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 45
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to help prevent migraine. This medication may work by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Fremanezumab belongs to a class of drugs known as monoclonal antibodies. Preventing frequent migraine attacks can help improve your ability to concentrate and do your usual tasks.

Almotriptan Malate

Generic Name: Almotriptan Malate
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 28
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 28
What is this prescription used for?: Almotriptan is used to treat migraines. It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Almotriptan belongs to a class of drugs known as triptans. It affects a certain natural substance (serotonin) that narrows blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by affecting certain nerves in the brain. Almotriptan does not prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraine attacks.

Amitriptyline Hcl

Generic Name: Amitriptyline Hcl
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 57
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 125.2
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.

Baclofen

Generic Name: Baclofen
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 71
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 93
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.

Carbamazepine

Generic Name: Carbamazepine
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 12
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 28
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: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 53
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 106
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: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 24
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 24
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.

Clonazepam

Generic Name: Clonazepam
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 17
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 19
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.

Cyclobenzaprine Hcl

Generic Name: Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 20
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 20
What is this prescription used for?: Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms. It is usually used along with rest and physical therapy. It works by helping to relax the muscles. This medication is not recommended for use in older adults because they may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.

Diphenhydramine Hcl

Generic Name: Diphenhydramine Hcl
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 18
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 18
What is this prescription used for?: Diphenhydramine injection is an antihistamine used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) along with epinephrine and other treatments. It is also used to relieve symptoms of household allergies, hay fever and the common cold when medication cannot be given by mouth. Common allergy symptoms relieved by antihistamines include rash, itching, watery eyes, itchy eyes/nose/throat, cough, runny nose and sneezing. It is also used to treat nausea, vomiting and dizziness caused by motion sickness when medication cannot be given by mouth. Diphenhydramine works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Its drying effects on such symptoms as watery eyes and runny nose are caused by blocking another natural substance made by your body (acetylcholine). Diphenhydramine should not be used in newborns or premature infants because of an increased risk of side effects. It should not be used for common cold symptoms in children less than 6 years of age due to the risk of serious side effects, such as slow/shallow breathing. Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6.

Divalproex Sodium Er

Generic Name: Divalproex Sodium
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 17
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 23.1
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: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 98
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 169.6
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: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 26
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 51.2
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.

Eletriptan Hbr

Generic Name: Eletriptan Hydrobromide
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 25
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 25.1
What is this prescription used for?: Eletriptan is used to treat migraines. It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Eletriptan belongs to a class of drugs known as triptans. It affects a certain natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by affecting certain nerves in the brain. Eletriptan does not prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraine attacks.

Emgality Pen

Generic Name: Galcanezumab-Gnlm
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 125
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 126.8
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.

Emgality Syringe

Generic Name: Galcanezumab-Gnlm
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 13
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 13
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: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 167
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 239.3
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.

Ketorolac Tromethamine

Generic Name: Ketorolac Tromethamine
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 54
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 62.7
What is this prescription?: A pyrrolizine carboxylic acid derivative structurally related to INDOMETHACIN. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent used for analgesia for postoperative pain and inhibits cyclooxygenase activity.
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies. It is also used to prevent and treat eye swelling due to a certain type of eye surgery (cataract removal). Ketorolac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by blocking certain natural substances in your body to reduce pain and swelling.

Lamotrigine

Generic Name: Lamotrigine
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 82
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 102.2
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: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 109
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 166.7
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: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 80
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 123.2
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.

Methylprednisolone

Generic Name: Methylprednisolone
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 19
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 19
What is this prescription?: A PREDNISOLONE derivative with similar anti-inflammatory action.
What is this prescription used for?: Methylprednisolone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorders. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling, pain, and allergic-type reactions. This medication is a corticosteroid hormone. Methylprednisolone may also be used with other medications in hormone disorders.

Metoprolol Succinate

Generic Name: Metoprolol Succinate
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 37
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 72.3
What is this prescription?: A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS.
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

Mirtazapine

Generic Name: Mirtazapine
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 12
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 18.3
What is this prescription?: A piperazinoazepine tetracyclic compound that enhances the release of NOREPINEPHRINE and SEROTONIN through blockage of presynaptic ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS. It also blocks both 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and is a potent HISTAMINE H1 RECEPTOR antagonist. It is used for the treatment of depression, and may also be useful for the treatment of anxiety disorders.
What is this prescription used for?: Mirtazapine is used to treat depression. It improves mood and feelings of well-being. Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that works by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Naratriptan Hcl

Generic Name: Naratriptan Hcl
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 29
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 31
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat migraines. It helps to relieve headaches, pain and other symptoms of migraines, including sensitivity to light/sound, nausea, and vomiting. Prompt treatment allows you to get back to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Naratriptan does not prevent future migraines or reduce how often you may get a headache. Naratriptan 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.

Nortriptyline Hcl

Generic Name: Nortriptyline Hcl
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 76
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 140
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.

Nurtec Odt

Generic Name: Rimegepant Sulfate
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 102
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 106
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to prevent or treat migraine. Rimegepant may work by changing the amount of a certain natural substance in the brain. It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications.

Ondansetron Hcl

Generic Name: Ondansetron Hcl
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 11
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 11
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. It works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting.

Ondansetron Odt

Generic Name: Ondansetron
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 26
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 26
What is this prescription?: A competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist. It is effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin, and has reported anxiolytic and neuroleptic properties.
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drug treatment (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ondansetron works by blocking one of the body's natural substances (serotonin) that causes vomiting.

Oxcarbazepine

Generic Name: Oxcarbazepine
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 18
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 24.1
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).

Pregabalin

Generic Name: Pregabalin
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 45
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 63.1
What is this prescription?: A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA.
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury. This medication is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures (focal seizures).

Promethazine Hcl

Generic Name: Promethazine Hcl
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 74
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 78.9
What is this prescription used for?: See also Warning section. Promethazine is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting related to certain conditions (such as motion sickness, or before/after surgery). It is also used to treat allergy symptoms such as rash, itching, and runny nose. It may be used to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery or to help certain opioid pain relievers (such as meperidine) work better. The suppository form is used when medications cannot be taken by mouth. Promethazine is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Its other effects (such as anti-nausea, calming, pain relief) may work by affecting other natural substances (such as acetylcholine) and by acting directly on certain parts of the brain.

Propranolol Hcl

Generic Name: Propranolol Hcl
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 24
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 42
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: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 16
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 22
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.

Quetiapine Fumarate

Generic Name: Quetiapine Fumarate
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 61
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 83.7
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.

Qulipta

Generic Name: Atogepant
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 28
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 44
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to prevent migraines. Atogepant may work by blocking the effects of a certain natural substance in the brain that causes migraines (calcitonin gene-related peptide - CGRP).

Rasagiline Mesylate

Generic Name: Rasagiline Mesylate
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 11
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 24.8
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.

Reyvow

Generic Name: Lasmiditan Succinate
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 24
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 24
What is this prescription used for?: Lasmiditan is used to treat migraines. It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Lasmiditan belongs to a class of drugs known as ditans. It affects a certain natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. Lasmiditan does not prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraine attacks.

Risperidone

Generic Name: Risperidone
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 12
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 12
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.

Rizatriptan

Generic Name: Rizatriptan Benzoate
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 92
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 108.3
What is this prescription used for?: Rizatriptan is used to treat migraines. It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Rizatriptan belongs to a class of drugs known as triptans. It affects a certain natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by affecting certain nerves in the brain. Rizatriptan does not prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraine attacks.

Ropinirole Hcl

Generic Name: Ropinirole Hcl
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 17
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 17
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: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 31
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 43.2
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.

Sumatriptan Succinate

Generic Name: Sumatriptan Succinate
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 174
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 187.1
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: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 62
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 76.5
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: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 274
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 445.3
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.

Topiramate Er

Generic Name: Topiramate
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 18
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 18
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.

Tramadol Hcl

Generic Name: Tramadol Hcl
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 18
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 18
What is this prescription?: A narcotic analgesic proposed for severe pain. It may be habituating.
What is this prescription used for?: See also Warning section. This medication is used to help relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. Tramadol belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.

Trazodone Hcl

Generic Name: Trazodone Hcl
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 12
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 15.8
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.

Ubrelvy

Generic Name: Ubrogepant
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 81
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 87
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is used to treat migraine. Ubrogepant may work by changing the amount of a certain natural substance in the brain. It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. This medication is not used to prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraines.

Venlafaxine Hcl Er

Generic Name: Venlafaxine Hcl
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 39
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 71.2
What is this prescription used for?: Venlafaxine is used to treat depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder (social phobia). It may improve your mood and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living. It may also decrease fear, anxiety, unwanted thoughts, and the number of panic attacks. Venlafaxine is known as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances (serotonin and norepinephrine) in the brain.

Verapamil Er

Generic Name: Verapamil Hcl
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 24
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 44
What is this prescription used for?: Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Verapamil belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Verapamil may also lower your heart rate.

Verapamil Sr

Generic Name: Verapamil Hcl
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 15
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 15
What is this prescription used for?: Verapamil is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Verapamil belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Verapamil may also lower your heart rate.

Vimpat

Generic Name: Lacosamide
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 13
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 15
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.

Zolmitriptan Odt

Generic Name: Zolmitriptan
Specialty: Psychiatry
Times Prescribed: 12
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 12
What is this prescription used for?: Zolmitriptan is used to treat migraines. It helps to relieve headache, pain, and other migraine symptoms (including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light/sound). Prompt treatment helps you return to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Zolmitriptan belongs to a class of drugs known as triptans. It affects a certain natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by affecting certain nerves in the brain. Zolmitriptan does not prevent future migraines or lessen how often you get migraine attacks.

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.