The Checkup by Singlecare

DECEMBER 13, 2024

However, those same effects make these medications an effective off-label treatment for anxiety. Its not a controlled substance. These medications, which include Xanax ( alprazolam ), Ativan ( lorazepam ), and Klonopin ( clonazepam ), are controlled substances for a reason.

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JULY 3, 2024

Doctors prescribe gabapentin off-label for several other medical conditions, including general neuropathic pain, bipolar disorder, anxiety, fibromyalgia, and migraines. At this time, gabapentin isn’t recognized as a controlled substance on the federal level. At this time, seven states label gabapentin as a controlled substance.

Controlled Substances

The Checkup by Singlecare

JANUARY 15, 2024

When using Adderall off-label for depression, there are many things prescribers consider. Some providers will prescribe Adderall or another stimulant medication off-label to help some patients who are struggling to find a treatment or combination of treatments to help them manage their mental health conditions.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Ozempic is a GLP-1 agonist and is actually marketed as a diabetes drug, but many physicians are prescribing it for weight loss (off label-use). 17] Ozempic is a once-weekly injection that was approved by the FDA in 2017 for use in adults with type 2 diabetes. 2017 Jan;176(1):11-19. Ozempic is not approved for weight loss.

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