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Top 10 Drugs Prescribed by Psychiatrists in 2005

Millions

Lexapro 4,893
Zoloft 4,671
Seroquel 4,232
Effexor XR 4,032
Risperdal 3,493
Wellbutrin XL 3,379
Adderall XR 2,759
Ambien 2,405
Concerta 2,248
Lamictal 2,074

Note: Estimated data based on prescription drugs dispensed by retail
pharmacies throughout the United States.
Source: Verispan
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Note: Table made from bar graph.

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