Generic drugs have the same dosage, strength and safety as their brand-name counterparts, but come at a fraction of the price. And for that reason, the big drug companies don’t want you to know about them. So here we’ve done some of the research for you. They may be a little harder to pronounce than their branded brethren, but wrestling with the tongue-twisters is worth the money you’ll save by asking for them.

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1. Fluoxitine (brand-name Prozac)
For those suffering with depression, fluoxitine is a great, cheap drug. It has all of the same ingredients as Prozac, but is a much cheaper option.

Tired of paying premium prices? Try a cheaper non-brand-name alternative.

2. Albuterol (brand-name Proventil)
If you’re asthmatic, you already have enough trouble breathing without getting the wind knocked out of you when you see the price of your prescription. Asking for albuterol (the generic version of Proventil) can give you a little more breathing room.

3. Escitalopram (brand-name Lexapro)
Escitalopram is one of the most recent generic selective seratonin reuptake inhibitors to be released on the market. Its a generic version of Lexapro, one of the most popular and widely prescribed anti-depressants out there.

4. Sertraline (brand-name Zoloft)
You can get this drug in both tablet and liquid form and is the generic (aka cheaper) version of Zoloft, the sixth most prescribed brand name drug in America. Its used to treat major depressive disorder in adults.

5. Bupropion (brand-name Wellbutrin)
Perhaps you know this one as anfebutamone (or perhaps not), but either way, if you’re currently taking Wellbutrin, then you’ll want to know about this drug. Originally designed as an anti-depressant, its also now used to help people kick nicotine addictions.

6. Zolpidem (brand-name Ambien)
If you’re having trouble sleeping and the thought of shelling out a couple of dollars a pill to catch a few z’s isn’t helping your insomnia, then look into Zolpidem. Its the generic alternative to Ambien, one of the most popular sleep aids on the market.

7. Simvastatin (brand-name Zocor)
This drug is a lipid-lowering agent that is synthetically-derived and taken orally. For those who struggle with their cholesterol levels and are spending a fortune on Zocor, this drug is a great alternative.

8. Montelukast (brand-name Singulair)
Used to treat both asthma and its athletically-induced cousin, montelukast is also used to help those who struggle with seasonal and perennial allergies. So whether you suffer from difficulty breathing or that all too pesky runny/itchy nose, look into montelukast (aka Singulair).

9. Estradiol transdermal system (brand-name Alora)
These skin patches (sold under the brand names of Alora and Climara) are prescribed for women going through menopause and need to replenish and restore normal hormone levels. You can check into different generic options with your doctor or pharmacist.

10. Metoprolol Succinate (brand-name Toprol XL)
These extended release tablets are also known as beta blockers (beta-adrenergic blocking agents, in case you were interested), and are used to treat both long-term chest pain and high blood pressure. Its a generic version of the drug Toprol XL.

11. Venlafaxine (brand-name Effexor)
Used to treat both general anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder in adults, this drug is another serotonin reuptake inhibitor and a cheaper option for those who are currently taking Effexor.

12. Sildenafil (brand-name Viagra)
Taking Viagra or Revatio? Looking for more, ahem, bang for your buck? Then ask your doctor about sildenafil. Its the generic version of those two widely-prescribed E.D. drugs that will give you the same effect.

13. Tadalafil (brand-name Cialis)
Yet another E.D. drug on the market. This one comes to those who are fans of Cialis and are looking for a less expensive option.

14. Tamsulosin (brand-name Flowmax)
This alpha-blocker was recently changed from a modified release capsule (Flomax) to an extended-release option (Flomaxtra). Worth checking out for those looking for a cheaper blood pressure medicine.

15. Oxycodone (brand-name various)
These long-acting tablets are prescribed to people suffering from continuous pain and need regularly scheduled does of pain medicine. It can be extremely addictive and doctors can be weary of prescribing it, but its one of the best, inexpensive painkillers out there.

16. Eszopiclone (brand-name Lunesta)
Yet another less expensive option for the insomniacs out there. The brand-name version of this drug is Lunesta, but you can get the cheaper version by just asking your doctor.

17. Fexofenadine (brand-name Allegra)
This is a second generation antihistamine that is marketed under the brand name Allegra. Its a great option for those suffering from the typical sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes combo.

18. Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray (brand-name Flonase)
Try saying this one three times fast. Its the first generic version of the brand name drug Flonase, giving American consumers an additional, lower cost alternative when choosing prescription drug products.

19. Duloxetine (brand-name Cymbalta)
If you’re currently taking Cymbalta but cant afford the sometimes exorbitant cost (especially if you don’t have health insurance), consider asking your doctor about duloxetine. Its a dual reuptake inhibitor of serotonin and norepinephrine, just like Cymbalta, at a much lower cost.

20. Lanzap (brand-name Prevacid)
The brand-name version of this drug is Prevacid, and its used to help people in their fight against stomach acid. Lanzap was recently made available to the general public as a less expensive generic option.