Table 3.
Five most prevalent classes of prescription drugs substituted with CaM (brands in parentheses)
| n (%) | |
|---|---|
| Pain medication (n = 1246) | 1.246 |
| Tramadol (Dolol, Gemadol, Nobligan, Mandolgin, Tadol, Tradolan) | 339 (27.2) |
| Morphin (Contalgin, Depolan, Doltard, Malfin) | 193 (15.5) |
| Paracetamol (Kodipar, Fortamol, Doleron, Pamol, Panodil, Pinex) | 175 (14.2) |
| Ibuprofen (Ipren, Ibumetin, Brufen) | 151 (12.3) |
| Oxycodon (Oxiconti, Oxynorm) | 67 (5.4) |
| Antidepressants (n = 209) | 209 |
| Sertralin (Sertralin, Zoloft) | 35 (16.8) |
| Citalopram (Citalopram, Cipramil) | 29 (13.9) |
| Venlafaxin (Venlafaxin, Efexor) | 24 (11.5) |
| Duloxetin (Duloxetin, Cymbalta) | 21 (10) |
| Amitriptylin (Amitriptylin, Saroten) | 12 (5.7) |
| Anti-psychotic (n = 82) | 82 |
| Quetiapin (Quetiapin, Seroquel) | 32 (39.1) |
| Chlorprothixen (Truxal) | 14 (17.1) |
| Aripiprazol (Abilify) | 5 (6.1) |
| Mathylphenidat (Ritalin, Concerta) | 5 (6.1) |
| Olanzapin (Olanzapin, Zyprexa) | 4 (4.9) |
| Anit-epileptic (n = 114) | 114 |
| Gabapentin (Gabapentin) | 44 (38.9) |
| Pregabalin (Lyrica) | 37 (32.7) |
| Lamotrigin (Lamotrigine) | 5 (4.4) |
| Valproat (Deprakine) | 4 (3.5) |
| Clonazepam (Rivotril) | 3 (2.7) |
| Arthritis medication (n = 236) | 236 |
| Ibuprofen (Ipren, Ibumetin, Brufen) | 123 (52.1) |
| Diclofenac (Arthrotec, Diclon, Diclofenac, Voltaren) | 16 (6,9) |
| Methrotrexat (Metex, Meteozane) | 16 (6.9) |
| Paracetamol (Pamol, Panodil) | 9 (3.9) |
| Naproxen (Naproxen) | 7 (3) |
| Drugs listed in “Other” divided into categories: (n = 432) | 432 |
| Sleep medication (Circadin, Melatonin, Halcion, Imozop, Nitrezepam, Zonoct, Stilnoct, Zolpidem, Propavan, Zopiclone) | 69 (16) |
| ADHD medication (Ritalin, Stratea, Elvanse, Concerta, Medikinet, Motiron Methylphenidate) | 59 (13.7) |
| Anxiety medication (Alprazolam, Alprox, Diazepam, Oxapax, Oxazepam, Lorazepam, Stesolid, Hydroxyzine, Atarax) | 35 (8.1) |
| Pain medication (Panodil, Morphin, Tramadol, Dolol, Ibuprofen) | 35 (8.1) |
| Muscle relaxants (Baklofen, Sirdalud, Klorozoxazon, tizanidin) | 25 (5.8) |
| Migraine medication (Sumatriptan, Dixarit, Migea, Triptaner, Imigran, Zomig, Relpax) | 25 (5.8) |
| Topical medication (Dermovat, Locoid, Daivobet, Calcipotriol, Elocon, Zovir, Xamiol) | 20 (4.6) |
| Blood pressure medication (Amlodipine, Ancozan, Aprovel, Candesartan, Doxasozin, Verapamil) | 18 (4.2) |
| Prednisolone (Adrenal cortex hormone) | 17 (3.9) |