Table 3.
Most Common Co-Prescribed Chronic Medication Classes
| Medication Class 1† | Medication Class 2† | N | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypotensive Agents | Stimulants | 67020 | 12.0 |
| Antihistamines | Leukotriene Modifiers | 38547 | 6.9 |
| Antidepressants | Stimulants | 38279 | 6.9 |
| Antihistamines | Anti-inflammatory Agents (ENT) | 36791 | 6.6 |
| Antihistamines | Stimulants | 33856 | 6.1 |
| Hypotensive Agents | Antidepressants | 29799 | 5.3 |
| Adrenals | Antihistamines | 28488 | 5.1 |
| Antipsychotics | Stimulants | 26431 | 4.7 |
| Adrenals | Leukotriene Modifiers | 25997 | 4.7 |
| Adrenals | Sympathomimetic Agents | 25212 | 4.5 |
| Medication Class 1† | Medication Class 2† | N | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antihistamines | Anti-inflammatory Agents (ENT) | 8737 | 11.3 |
| Antihistamines | Leukotriene Modifiers | 7837 | 10.2 |
| Hypotensive Agents | Stimulants | 7344 | 9.5 |
| Adrenals | Antihistamines | 6467 | 8.4 |
| Antidepressants | Stimulants | 6171 | 8.0 |
| Adrenals | Leukotriene Modifiers | 5665 | 7.3 |
| Antihistamines | Sympathomimetic Agents | 5580 | 7.2 |
| Hypotensive Agents | Antidepressants | 5495 | 7.1 |
| Adrenals | Sympathomimetic Agents | 5411 | 7.0 |
| Antidepressants | Antipsychotics | 5331 | 6.9 |
†
Common examples of drugs in each class: Stimulants (methylphenidate); Leukotriene modifiers (montelukast); Hypotensive agents (clonidine); Antihistamines (cetirizine); Antidepressants (sertraline); Sympathomimetic agents (albuterol, pseudoephedrine); Adrenals (budesonide, other steroids); Anti-inflammatory agents ENT (fluticasone); Antipsychotics (risperidone); Anticonvulsants (levetiracetam)