Medication Education & Information Guides
Browse medically reviewed educational guides organized by category. Each guide covers uses, dosages, side effects, interactions, and safety information sourced from FDA, NIH, and peer-reviewed literature.
💚 Pain Relief Medications
Educational guides for opioid and non-opioid pain management medications. These are prescription-only regulated substances in most cases.
Oxycodone
Oxycodone hydrochlorideOpioid analgesic for moderate to severe pain. Schedule II controlled substance.
Read guide →Hydrocodone
Hydrocodone bitartrateOpioid analgesic commonly combined with acetaminophen. Schedule II controlled substance.
Read guide →Tramadol
Tramadol hydrochlorideSynthetic opioid analgesic for moderate pain. Schedule IV controlled substance.
Read guide →Codeine
Codeine phosphateOpioid used for mild to moderate pain and cough suppression. Schedule V (some combinations).
Read guide →Percocet
Oxycodone + AcetaminophenCombination opioid analgesic. Oxycodone with acetaminophen for moderate to severe pain.
Read guide →Vicodin
Hydrocodone + AcetaminophenCombination opioid analgesic for moderate to severe pain. Schedule II controlled substance.
Read guide →Norco
Hydrocodone + AcetaminophenCombination opioid for moderate to severe pain. Brand name for hydrocodone/acetaminophen.
Read guide →Dilaudid
Hydromorphone hydrochloridePotent opioid analgesic for severe pain. Schedule II controlled substance.
Read guide →Hydromorphone
Hydromorphone hydrochlorideGeneric name for Dilaudid. Potent opioid for severe pain management.
Read guide →OxyContin
Oxycodone (extended-release)Extended-release oxycodone for around-the-clock pain management. Schedule II.
Read guide →Roxicodone
Oxycodone (immediate-release)Immediate-release oxycodone for breakthrough pain. Schedule II controlled substance.
Read guide →Lortab
Hydrocodone + AcetaminophenCombination opioid for moderate to moderate-severe pain. Schedule II.
Read guide →Lorcet
Hydrocodone + AcetaminophenCombination opioid analgesic for moderate to severe pain management.
Read guide →Tapentadol
Tapentadol hydrochlorideOpioid analgesic with dual mechanism for moderate to severe pain. Schedule II.
Read guide →Demerol
Meperidine hydrochlorideOpioid analgesic rarely used today due to neurotoxic metabolite risk. Schedule II.
Read guide →Darvocet
Propoxyphene + AcetaminophenWithdrawn from U.S. market in 2010 due to cardiac risks. Educational reference only.
Read guide →Opana ER
Oxymorphone (extended-release)Extended-release oxymorphone for severe pain. Withdrawn from market in 2017.
Read guide →Fioricet
Butalbital + Acetaminophen + CaffeineCombination medication for tension headaches. Contains a barbiturate (butalbital).
Read guide →Butalbital
ButalbitalBarbiturate component of Fioricet and Fiorinal. Used for tension-type headaches.
Read guide →🧠 Anxiety & Mental Health Medications
Educational guides for benzodiazepines and other anxiety disorder treatments. Many are regulated substances requiring careful medical supervision.
Xanax
AlprazolamBenzodiazepine for anxiety and panic disorders. Schedule IV controlled substance.
Read guide →Alprazolam
Alprazolam (generic)Generic equivalent of Xanax. Benzodiazepine for anxiety and panic disorder.
Read guide →Klonopin
ClonazepamLong-acting benzodiazepine for anxiety, panic disorder, and seizures. Schedule IV.
Read guide →Clonazepam
Clonazepam (generic)Generic equivalent of Klonopin. Used for anxiety, panic disorder, and seizure disorders.
Read guide →Valium
DiazepamBenzodiazepine for anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures, and alcohol withdrawal. Schedule IV.
Read guide →Diazepam
Diazepam (generic)Generic equivalent of Valium. Benzodiazepine for anxiety, spasms, and seizures.
Read guide →Ativan
LorazepamBenzodiazepine for anxiety, insomnia, and seizure emergencies. Schedule IV.
Read guide →Lorazepam
Lorazepam (generic)Generic equivalent of Ativan. Benzodiazepine for anxiety and acute seizures.
Read guide →Lexapro
Escitalopram oxalateSSRI antidepressant for generalized anxiety disorder and major depression. Not a controlled substance.
Read guide →💦 Sleep Medications
Educational guides for prescription sleep aids used to treat insomnia and other sleep disorders.
Ambien
Zolpidem tartrateNon-benzodiazepine hypnotic for short-term insomnia treatment. Schedule IV.
Read guide →Zolpidem
Zolpidem (generic)Generic equivalent of Ambien. Non-benzodiazepine hypnotic for insomnia.
Read guide →Belbien
Zolpidem tartrateZolpidem brand available in some international markets. Same active ingredient as Ambien.
Read guide →Farmapram
AlprazolamBrand of alprazolam available in some international markets. Benzodiazepine for anxiety.
Read guide →🧠 ADHD & Focus Medications
Educational guides for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder treatments and wakefulness agents.
Adderall
Amphetamine salts combinationStimulant medication for ADHD and narcolepsy. Schedule II controlled substance.
Read guide →Modafinil
ModafinilWakefulness agent for narcolepsy, shift work disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea. Schedule IV.
Read guide →⚖ Weight Management Medications
Educational guides for prescription weight loss medications and appetite suppressants.
Phentermine
Phentermine hydrochlorideAppetite suppressant for short-term weight management. Schedule IV controlled substance.
Read guide →Adipex
Phentermine hydrochlorideBrand name for phentermine. Short-term appetite suppressant for obesity management.
Read guide →Meridia
SibutramineWithdrawn from U.S. market in 2010 due to cardiovascular risks. Educational reference only.
Read guide →💊 Muscle & Nerve Medications
Educational guides for muscle relaxants, anticonvulsants, and nerve pain medications.
Soma
CarisoprodolMuscle relaxant for acute musculoskeletal pain. Schedule IV controlled substance.
Read guide →Carisoprodol
Carisoprodol (generic)Generic equivalent of Soma. Muscle relaxant for acute musculoskeletal conditions.
Read guide →Gabapentin
GabapentinAnticonvulsant used for nerve pain, seizures, and restless leg syndrome. Not a federal controlled substance (some states regulate it).
Read guide →💓 Cardiovascular Medications
Educational guides for heart health medications are coming soon. Check back for evidence-based information about blood pressure, cholesterol, and cardiovascular disease treatments.
Guides Coming Soon
We are developing comprehensive educational guides for cardiovascular medications including beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, statins, and anticoagulants.
🩹 Diabetes Medications
Educational guides for diabetes management medications are coming soon. Check back for evidence-based information about insulin, metformin, and other diabetes treatments.
Guides Coming Soon
We are developing comprehensive educational guides for diabetes medications including metformin, insulin, sulfonylureas, GLP-1 agonists, and SGLT2 inhibitors.
💪 General & Wellness Medications
Educational guides for general wellness, sexual health, and medication-assisted treatment medications.
Viagra
Sildenafil citratePDE5 inhibitor for erectile dysfunction. Prescription required. Not a controlled substance.
Read guide →Suboxone
Buprenorphine + NaloxoneMedication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. Schedule III controlled substance.
Read guide →Subutex
BuprenorphineBuprenorphine alone for opioid dependence. Schedule III controlled substance.
Read guide →Methadone
Methadone hydrochlorideOpioid used for maintenance therapy in opioid dependence and chronic pain. Schedule II.
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