Table 5.
Frequency of medications prescribed (n = 310).
| Drug Classes | Drugs | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular | Simvastatin | 262 (84.51) |
| Amlodipine | 235 (75.80) | |
| Perindopril | 166 (53.54) | |
| Aspirin | 70 (22.58) | |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 58 (18.71) | |
| Losartan | 31 (10.00) | |
| Atenolol | 28 (9.03) | |
| Prazosin | 28 (9.03) | |
| Bisoprolol | 22 (7.09) | |
| Atorvastatin | 15 (4.84) | |
| Frusemide | 11 (3.55) | |
| Metoprolol | 7 (2.26) | |
| Telmisartan | 6 (1.94) | |
| Endocrine | Metformin | 169 (54.52) |
| Gliclazide | 65 (20.97) | |
| Insulin | 57 (18.38) | |
| Antipsychotics | Amitriptyline | 1 (0.32) |
| Supplements | Mecobalamin | 87 (28.06) |
| Calcium | 23 (7.42) |