Table 2.
Ten Most Commonly Used Medication Classes and Subclasses Among the Study Population
Medication | % Using Medication | Mean Duration of Use (years) |
---|---|---|
Metabolic agents | ||
Statins | 19.8 | 4.0 |
Sulfonylureas | 4.2 | 5.5 |
Cardiovascular agents | ||
Beta blockers | 12.6 | 5.4 |
Calcium channel blockers | 5.7 | 5.8 |
ACE inhibitors | 11.7 | 5.2 |
Thiazide diuretics | 5.0 | 4.6 |
GI agents | ||
Proton pump inhibitors | 8.5 | 3.4 |
CNS agents | ||
NSAIDs | 8.9 | 4.0 |
Psychiatric agents | ||
SSRIs | 6.0 | 3.6 |
Genitourinary agents | ||
Alpha blockers | 4.4 | 3.8 |
NOTE. The percentage and duration of use was adjusted for sampling weights.
Abbreviations: ACE, angiotensin-converting enzyme; NSAID, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; SSRI, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.