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Birth Control Pills vs. Depo-Provera: What’s the difference? Birth control pills (oral contraceptives) and Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone) are methods of birth control used to prevent pregnancy. Birth control pills are taken orally and Depo-Provera is an injection administered every 3 months. Depo-Provera is also prescribed for missed menstrual periods (amenorrhea), abnormal uterine bleeding, endometrial cancer, and …

Doxycycline vs. Keflex: What’s the difference? Doxycycline and Keflex (cephalexin) are antibiotics used to treat many different types of bacterial infections. Brand names for doxycycline include Vibramycin, Oracea, Adoxa, Atridox, Acticlate, Acticlate Cap, Doryx, Doxteric, Doxy, and Monodox. Keflex and Daxbia are brand names for cephalexin. Doxycycline and Keflex are different types of antibiotics. Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic and …

Aldactone vs. Lasix: What’s the difference? Aldactone (spironolactone) and Lasix (furosemide) are types of diuretics used to remove excess fluid from the body in congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and kidney disease. Aldactone also is used to counteract the effects of excessive adrenal aldosterone production (hyperaldosteronism). Side effects of Aldactone and that are similar include diarrhea, rash, and …

Doxycycline vs. minocycline: What’s the difference? Doxycycline and minocycline are tetracycline antibiotics used to treat many different types of infections, including respiratory tract infections due to Hemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, or Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Doxycycline and minocycline are also used to treat Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus, and acne. Brand names for doxycycline include Vibramycin, Oracea, Adoxa, Atridox, Acticlate, Acticlate Cap, …

Lipitor vs. Vytorin: What’s the difference? Lipitor (atorvastatin) and Vytorin (simvastatin and ezetimibe) are used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. Lipitor and Vytorin contain HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (“statins”). Vytorin also contains another cholesterol-lowering drug. Side effects of Lipitor and Vytorin that are similar include diarrhea and headache. Side effects of Lipitor that are different from Vytorin include constipation, …

Doxycycline vs. clindamycin: What’s the difference? Doxycycline and clindamycin are antibiotics used to treat many different types of bacterial infections. Brand names for doxycycline include Vibramycin, Oracea, Adoxa, Atridox, Acticlate, Acticlate Cap, Doryx, Doxteric, Doxy, and Monodox. A brand name for clindamycin is Cleocin. Doxycycline and clindamycin are different types of antibiotics. Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic and clindamycin is …

Lipitor vs. Niacin: What’s the difference? Lipitor (atorvastatin) and niacin (nicotinic acid, vitamin B3) are used to lowers cholesterol levels in the blood. Lipitor and niacin belong to different drug classes. Lipitor is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (a “statin” drug) and niacin is a nutrient. Brand names for niacin include Niacor, Niaspan, Slo-Niacin, and Nicolar. Side effects of Lipitor and …

Lipitor vs. Zetia: What’s the difference? Lipitor (atorvastatin) and Zetia (ezetimibe) are used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. Lipitor and Zetia belong to different drug classes. Lipitor is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (a “statin” drug) and Zetia is a cholesterol-lowering drug. Side effects of Lipitor and Zetia that are similar include diarrhea and joint pain. Side effects of Lipitor …

Angiotensin II receptor blockers vs. calcium channel blockers: What’s the difference? Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) and calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are used to treat high blood pressure. Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) are also used to prevent diabetes and reduce the risk of stroke in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart, and they may also prevent …

Klonopin (clonazepam) vs. Zoloft (sertraline): What’s the difference? Klonopin (clonazepam and Zoloft (sertraline) are used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Clonazepam is also used to prevent certain types of seizures and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Sertraline is also used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). A brand name for clonazepam is Klonopin. …