{"id":570,"date":"2022-11-23T01:09:08","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T01:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bidrx.com\/blog\/?p=570"},"modified":"2022-11-26T01:22:59","modified_gmt":"2022-11-26T01:22:59","slug":"most-common-chronic-diseases-in-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bidrx.com\/blog\/chronic-disease-medications\/most-common-chronic-diseases-in-america\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Most Common Chronic Diseases in America"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chronic diseases are conditions that last long-term, require ongoing medical attention, and limit a person\u2019s daily activities.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Many chronic diseases require lifelong management, including lifestyle changes and medication management.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>BidRx makes it easier to access treatment and save money on your prescriptions.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes, are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. This is troubling, when an estimated six in 10 American adults are living with at least one <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/chronicdisease\/about\/index.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chronic disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Fortunately, chronic disease is manageable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>About Chronic Disease<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most leading health agencies define chronic disease as conditions that last for at least one year, require ongoing medical attention, and\/or limit normal daily activities. Chronic diseases may also be referred to as noncommunicable diseases or chronic conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic diseases are primary drivers of death, disability, and economic burden in the United States. An estimated 90 percent of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/chronicdisease\/about\/costs\/index.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$4.1 trillion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> spent on health care each year goes toward managing chronic and mental health conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/chronicdisease\/about\/index.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chronic conditions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> accounting for the leading causes of death and disability within the United States are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic Kidney Disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic Lung Disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart Disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stroke<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Counts as a Chronic Disease?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The definitive list of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4969287\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chronic diseases<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> varies across health agencies and research institutions. Some agencies focus on the key list of diseases that drive death and disability in the United States. Others take a broad approach that includes mental health conditions, HIV, and other conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A task force within the US Department of Health and Human Services created a list of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/pcd\/issues\/2013\/12_0239.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 chronic conditions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to reference, based on a set criteria list across leading agencies and institutions. There is some variation in how these conditions are monitored and some agencies continue to include a broader list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This list includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alzheimer\u2019s disease and related dementia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arthritis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asthma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Autism spectrum disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiac arrhythmias<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic kidney disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congestive heart failure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coronary artery disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HIV\/AIDS<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hepatitis (Chronic Viral B&amp;C)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypertension<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Osteoporosis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stroke<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Substance use disorder (SUD)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Risk Factors for Chronic Disease<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic disease is thought to result from a combination of genetic, physiological, behavioral, and environmental factors. However, researchers have identified several factors that increase your risk for developing chronic disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key risk factors include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive alcohol use<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exposure to secondhand smoke<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical inactivity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor nutrition, including diets high in sodium and saturated fats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tobacco use<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Managing Chronic Disease<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic disease often requires lifelong management. Management can include lifestyle change, medication management, and sometimes more intensive treatments, like surgery. The right management for you will depend on the chronic condition(s) you\u2019re living with, the severity of your condition(s), and your overall health status.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment can be time-intensive and costly. This is especially true for people living with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nchs\/products\/databriefs\/db275.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">multiple conditions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Approximately four in 10 adults are living with two or more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/chronicdisease\/resources\/infographic\/chronic-diseases.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chronic conditions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Accessing care early is important to preventing health complications and the development of new conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Arthritis<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close to one in four American adults have been medically diagnosed with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/arthritis\/data_statistics\/national-statistics.html#:~:text=About%201%20in%204%20US,people%20have%20doctor%2Ddiagnosed%20arthritis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">arthritis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This accounts for an estimated 58.5 million people, and some researchers suggest this is a low estimate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people living with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/arthritis#:~:text=or%20more%20joints.-,There%20is%20no%20cure%20for%20arthritis.,reduction%2C%20exercise%2C%20and%20surgery.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">arthritis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have either:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Osteoarthritis. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This chronic disease affects the joints. It deteriorates cartilage and narrows space within the joint. Osteoarthritis can also cause bone spurs, affect joint function, and cause bone overgrowth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rheumatoid arthritis. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This chronic disease is an inflammatory disease that affects the joint linings. It can cause inflammation in all joints, but may also affect your organs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people manage arthritis with over-the-counter medication, physical therapy, lifestyle changes, and prescription medication. Some cases of arthritis require surgical treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When OTC treatments aren\u2019t adequate to manage arthritis symptoms, your provider may recommend:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biologics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corticosteroids<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyaluronic acid therapy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs NSAIDs)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Asthma<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bidrx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2.jpeg-15.jpg\" alt=\"Putting together an inhaler\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately one in 13 people living in the United States has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/asthma\/most_recent_national_asthma_data.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asthma<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This equates to close to 25 million people, including 20 million people over the age of 18. Asthma can severely limit your daily activities if left untreated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asthma is an inflammatory lung disease. People with asthma experience asthma attacks, which often include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. During an asthma attack, the muscles surrounding your airways tighten and your air passages begin to swell and narrow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asthma is commonly triggered by environmental allergens and physical activity. Some people with asthma experience long periods without noticeable symptoms or asthma attacks. Some people with asthma experience long-term shortness of breath and coughing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/asthma.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asthma<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should avoid allergens and respiratory irritants. Most people can manage their asthma with the right medications. The right medication can prevent severe asthma attacks and can help maintain normal airway function.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common medications for asthma include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-acting bronchodilators<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inhaled corticosteroids<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leukotriene inhibitors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mast cell stabilizers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interleukin inhibitor<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Cancer<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer is a leading contributor to disability and the second leading cause of death in the United States. Nearly two million new <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/research\/cancer-facts-statistics\/all-cancer-facts-figures\/cancer-facts-figures-2021.html#:~:text=Estimated%20numbers%20of%20new%20cancer,deaths%20in%20the%20United%20States\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cancer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> diagnoses are made each year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/chronicdisease\/resources\/publications\/factsheets\/cancer.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be considered a chronic disease, just like heart disease or diabetes. This is because many forms of cancer require ongoing treatment. Some cancers may never go away or they may return after treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many forms of cancer can be successfully managed with treatment. The cancer may not grow or spread (partial remission), or it may even go away (complete remission). The right treatment for you will be based on your condition, the location of the cancer, the stage of cancer, your overall health status, and your preferences for treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common treatments for cancer are surgery and chemotherapy. Other treatments include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormone therapy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immunotherapy\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radiation therapy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Targeted therapy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Chronic Kidney Disease<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least one in seven adults in the United States is living with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/kidneydisease\/publications-resources\/ckd-national-facts.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chronic kidney disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (CKD). Approximately 37 million adults have CKD, but an estimated 9 in 10 adults with CKD don\u2019t know they have the disease. Untreated CKD can become severely debilitating and even deadly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living with CKD leads to kidney damage, making it harder for your kidneys to filter waste from your body. CKD is linked to high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/kidney-disease\/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd\/managing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing CKD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> requires treating any underlying conditions, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes. Many people with CKD take prescription medications to lower their blood pressure, lower their cholesterol, and control their blood sugar. Certain blood pressure medications, specifically ACE inhibitors and ARBs, can slow kidney disease, regardless of whether or not you have high blood pressure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other medications commonly prescribed for people with CKD include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diuretics\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/mtm\/finerenone.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finerenone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Kerendia)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/dapagliflozin.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dapagliflozin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Farxiga)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/copd\/data-and-statistics\/national-trends.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">describes diseases, such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema, that block airflow and cause breathing-related problems. More than 15 million Americans have been diagnosed with COPD, but researchers suggest that many people living with COPD aren\u2019t aware that they have the condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most distinguishing symptom of COPD is breathlessness. Some people also experience a chronic cough, with or without mucus, and extreme tiredness. People with COPD are at a high risk for complications from infectious respiratory illnesses, such as influenza or COVID-19.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>COPD is not curable, but it can be managed with treatment. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lung.org\/lung-health-diseases\/lung-disease-lookup\/copd\/treating\">Treatment<\/a> can help to reduce your risk of complications, increase exercise tolerance, and alleviate symptoms that disrupt your daily life.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with COPD are advised to avoid smoking and tobacco use, avoid secondhand smoke and air pollutants, avoid lung infections, complete pulmonary rehabilitation, and stay on top of their medication regimen. Some people with COPD use supplemental oxygen to maintain their blood oxygen levels. There are many different medications used to treat COPD.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common medications used to treat COPD include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-inflammatory medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bronchodilators\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combination medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corticosteroids<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Heart Disease and Stroke<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bidrx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/3.jpeg-14.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor is listening to patient's breathing\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/chronicdisease\/resources\/publications\/factsheets\/heart-disease-stroke.htm\">Heart disease and stroke<\/a> are the first and fifth leading causes of death in the United States, respectively. Heart disease encompasses a variety of conditions affecting the heart, with the most common condition being coronary artery disease. Strokes are considered a cardiovascular emergency.<\/p>\n<p>Some people confuse the terms heart disease and cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term that encompasses many conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, including heart disease and stroke. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/news\/2019\/01\/31\/cardiovascular-diseases-affect-nearly-half-of-american-adults-statistics-show\">Cardiovascular disease<\/a> affects nearly half of the adult population in the United States.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coronary artery disease can be managed with lifestyle changes and medication. The most commonly prescribed medications for coronary artery disease include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antiplatelet agents\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beta blockers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calcium channel blockers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isosorbide dinitrate or nitroglycerin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ranolazine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statins<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/stroke\/about.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stroke<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be considered a chronic disease that has acute events. These events are sometimes called a brain attack. They occur when the blood supply is blocked to the brain or when a blood vessel bursts in the brain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common medications prescribed to manage stroke include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anticoagulants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antiplatelets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood pressure medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statins<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Diabetes (Type 2)<\/h2>\n<p>Approximately one in 10 Americans has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/basics\/diabetes.html\">diabetes<\/a>. This equates to more than 37 million people, and more than 90 percent of them have type 2 diabetes. There isn\u2019t a cure for diabetes, but it can be managed with lifestyle changes and medication.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/basics\/type2.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your body doesn\u2019t respond normally to insulin. This means your body can\u2019t maintain normal blood sugar levels. These issues can cause serious health problems, such as heart disease, kidney disease, or vision loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making healthy lifestyle changes, such as eating a balanced diet and engaging in regular physical activity, can make it easier for you to manage diabetes. The best treatment to manage your diabetes will depend on the severity of your condition and your overall health status.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a variety of injectable and oral medications used to treat diabetes. Some of the most common <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/condition\/diabetes-mellitus-type-ii.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prescribed include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DPP-4 inhibitors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GLP-1 receptor agonists<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insulin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meglitinides<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/metformin.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metformin<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sulfonylureas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thiazolidinediones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SGLT2 inhibitors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>High Blood Pressure<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close to half of American adults have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/bloodpressure\/facts.htm#:~:text=Nearly%20half%20of%20adults%20in,are%20taking%20medication%20for%20hypertension.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hypertension<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Hypertension, also called high blood pressure, is defined as any systolic blood pressure higher than 130 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure higher than 80 mmHg.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure damages the lining of the arteries. This damage puts you at greater risk for heart disease and stroke. Hypertension was listed as a primary or contributing cause of more than 670,000 deaths in 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, only about one in four adults with hypertension has the condition under control. Treatment for high blood pressure usually involves lifestyle changes, ongoing monitoring, and prescription medication. The best treatment for you will depend on how high your blood pressure is and your overall health status.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/condition\/hypertension.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> commonly prescribed for high blood pressure include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACE inhibitors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alpha-blockers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angiotensin-receptor blockers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beta-blockers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calcium channel blockers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diuretics\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>High Cholesterol<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close to 94 million American adults over the age of twenty have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cholesterol\/facts.htm#:~:text=High%20total%20cholesterol%20in%20the%20United%20States&amp;text=Nearly%2094%20million%20U.S.%20adults,levels%20above%20240%20mg%2FdL.&amp;text=Nearly%207%25%20of%20U.S.%20children,19%20have%20high%20total%20cholesterol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high cholesterol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. High cholesterol is defined as having total cholesterol levels above 200 mg\/dL. This condition is also referred to as hyperlipidemia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with high cholesterol can develop fatty deposits in their blood vessels. Over time, these deposits can make it difficult for blood to flow through your arteries. These deposits can also lead to blood clots, which can cause heart attack or stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step in managing high cholesterol is making healthy lifestyle changes. If lifestyle changes don\u2019t lower your cholesterol levels enough, your provider may prescribe <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/mcd\/high-cholesterol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medication<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help manage your condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major classes of prescription medications for high cholesterol include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statins<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cholesterol absorption inhibitor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PCSK9 inhibitors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACL inhibitors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bile acid sequestrants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fibrates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Major Depression<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-572\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bidrx.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/4.jpeg-5.jpg\" alt=\"Tearing a paper with the word &quot;depression&quot;\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major depression is one of the most common chronic mental health conditions for Americans. In 2020, approximately 21 million adults experienced at least one <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/major-depression\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">depressive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> episode. Major depression can be severely debilitating, making it difficult for you to engage in your normal daily activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depressive episodes are characterized by a depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, and problems with sleeping, eating, concentration, and sense of self-worth. These episodes last a period of two weeks or longer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people with major depression benefit from a combined treatment approach of psychotherapy and medication. It can take time to find the medication that works best for your condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most popular type of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/health-guide\/major-depression.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescription medication<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> used to treat medication is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). If these aren\u2019t effective, your provider may prescribe alternative antidepressants, such as tricyclic antidepressants or monoamine oxidase inhibitors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Find the Best Prices for Your Medications with BidRx<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of your condition, we can help you to get the best price for your medications. 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