DAVID RUSSELL GILBERT M.D.
Prescription History 1982929949
Family Medicine in Greenville, NC
What does Dr. Gilbert prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Gilbert wrote 1,306 Medicare prescriptions for 52 medications. The most prescribed was Atorvastatin Calcium, with 86 prescriptions for 30 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Gilbert prescribes.
Medications 52 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other North Carolina prescribers.
What it is 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.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 86 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (179). Medicare paid $11.72 per fill, versus $9.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 80 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $5.15 per fill, versus $5.92 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 58 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 79% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $25.64 per fill, versus $21.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 49 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $34.44 per fill, versus $60.31 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 47 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $20.54 per fill, versus $15.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 43 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 30% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (146). Medicare paid $10.50 per fill, versus $9.86 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 43 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 40% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $12.22 per fill, versus $9.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 42 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 39% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (108). Medicare paid $11.86 per fill, versus $12.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 41 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 37% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (110). Medicare paid $6.34 per fill, versus $6.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 38 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 60% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $10.81 per fill, versus $8.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pravastatin 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.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 31 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $19.36 per fill, versus $12.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 30 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 38% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (80). Medicare paid $3.60 per fill, versus $4.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 30 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 63% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $31.00 per fill, versus $21.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 29 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 27% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (107). Medicare paid $22.63 per fill, versus $13.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 25 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 90% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $9.53 per fill, versus $14.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 25 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 30% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $9.99 per fill, versus $11.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 24 prescriptions for Morphine Sulfate Er, about 40% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $22.69 per fill, versus $31.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 24 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 29% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $8.36 per fill, versus $13.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 22 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 27% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $4.81 per fill, versus $7.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 21 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 25% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $4.78 per fill, versus $4.73 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 21 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 36% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $4.99 per fill, versus $4.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
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Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 21 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $7.19 per fill, versus $7.30 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluticasone is used to relieve seasonal and year-round allergic and non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 20 prescriptions for Fluticasone Propionate, about 35% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $27.26 per fill, versus $15.33 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Montelukast is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 20 prescriptions for Montelukast Sodium, about 32% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $8.31 per fill, versus $9.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Simvastatin 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.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 20 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 30% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $5.78 per fill, versus $7.76 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 19 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 63% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $21.98 per fill, versus $8.97 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 19 prescriptions for Ozempic, about 31% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (62). Medicare paid $974.43 per fill, versus $1,259.98 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 19 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $5.95 per fill, versus $9.97 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 18 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 39% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $6.63 per fill, versus $19.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 18 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 24% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (75). Medicare paid $5.49 per fill, versus $8.65 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 17 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 40% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $574.44 per fill, versus $898.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 17 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 30% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $954.56 per fill, versus $973.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Insulin glargine is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 17 prescriptions for Lantus Solostar, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $106.10 per fill, versus $118.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 17 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 27% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $30.27 per fill, versus $17.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rosuvastatin 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.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 17 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 14% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $17.22 per fill, versus $11.22 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 16 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 24% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $15.89 per fill, versus $28.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 16 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 25% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $9.09 per fill, versus $7.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 16 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $5.84 per fill, versus $9.06 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 16 prescriptions for Entresto, about 28% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $745.51 per fill, versus $967.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 16 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 29% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $18.50 per fill, versus $14.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 16 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $10.53 per fill, versus $10.01 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 15 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $19.34 per fill, versus $45.83 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 14 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 25% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $7.72 per fill, versus $21.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 14 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 34% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $5.29 per fill, versus $7.65 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 14 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 22% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $6.25 per fill, versus $6.24 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 14 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 40% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $4.56 per fill, versus $8.74 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tiotropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 13 prescriptions for Spiriva Handihaler, about 68% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $563.88 per fill, versus $679.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 12 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 29% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $13.60 per fill, versus $22.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 12 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 25% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $7.91 per fill, versus $7.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Terbinafine is used to treat certain types of fungal infections (for example, of the fingernail or toenail).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 12 prescriptions for Terbinafine Hcl, about half as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $11.20 per fill, versus $11.04 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 11 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 32% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $11.68 per fill, versus $6.75 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with North Carolina prescribers
Dr. Gilbert wrote 11 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 22% as often as the typical North Carolina prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $5.13 per fill, versus $16.58 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Gilbert’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Gilbert prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Gilbert's most prescribed medications were Atorvastatin Calcium (86), Amlodipine Besylate (80) and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (58).
How does Dr. Gilbert's prescribing compare with other North Carolina prescribers?
Of the 52 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Gilbert prescribes 2 about as often than the typical North Carolina prescriber and 50 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Gilbert prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the North Carolina prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
