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High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy

This eMedTV article provides an in-depth look at high blood pressure in pregnancy, including medications used to treat it and prevention measures. While the condition can be serious, most women go on to have successful pregnancies.

High Blood Pressure Info

High Blood Pressure Information

High Blood Pressure Medication

Types of high blood pressure medication discussed in this eMedTV article include ACE inhibitors, diuretics, and beta blockers. Additional medications used in the treatment of hypertension include vasodilators and calcium channel blockers.

High Blood Pressure Prevention

This eMedTV selection explains how you can help prevent high blood pressure through strategies such as following a healthy diet and exercising more. This article highlights the benefits of these methods in reducing the risk of conditions like stroke.

High Blood Pressure Symptoms

In most cases, it takes several years for hypertension to cause noticeable symptoms. This page on the eMedTV Web site describes high blood pressure symptoms in more detail, such as nausea, dizziness, and lightheadedness.

High Blood Pressure Treatment

This eMedTV page outlines lifestyle changes that are important for treating high blood pressure. This article also describes the different types of medications that can be used to treat the condition.

High Blood Pressure Treatments

High Blood Presswer

This selection from the eMedTV Web library takes a brief look at what high blood pressure is and how it is treated. This page also provides a link to more detailed information. High blood presswer is a common misspelling of high blood pressure.

High Blood Presure

High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is defined as an average blood pressure in excess of 140/90. This eMedTV resource offers a brief explanation of the condition. High blood presure is a common misspelling of high blood pressure.

High Blood Presure Diet

A change in diet can help lower high blood pressure. This eMedTV article explains how following a specific diet plan (the "DASH" diet) works to lower blood pressure. High blood presure diet is a common misspelling of high blood pressure diet.

High Blood Presure Medication

This page of the eMedTV archives explains that there are many types of high blood pressure medications, including diuretics, beta-blockers, and ACE inhibitors. High blood presure medication is a common misspelling of high blood pressure medication.

High Blood Presure Symptoms

Headaches, dizziness, and blurred vision are some of the symptoms of high blood pressure. This eMedTV page lists other possible symptoms of this health condition. High blood presure symptoms is a common misspelling of high blood pressure symptoms.

High Chlosterol

Having uncontrolled high cholesterol can lead to health problems. As this eMedTV resource explains, however, cholesterol can be controlled through lifestyle changes and other options. High chlosterol is a common misspelling of high cholesterol.

High Chlosterol Diet

Those with high cholesterol are encouraged to cut back on animal products and eat more plant-based foods. This eMedTV page explains how changing your diet can reduce cholesterol. High chlosterol diet is a common misspelling of high cholesterol diet.

High Cholesteral

The causes of high cholesterol are unknown; however, as this eMedTV page explains, we do know that the condition can lead to serious health problems, including heart disease and stroke. High cholesteral is a common misspelling of high cholesterol.

High Cholesteral Diet

This eMedTV page discusses how a high cholesterol diet can raise blood cholesterol and outlines the criteria for a low cholesterol diet (including limited salt and fat intake). High cholesteral diet is a common misspelling of high cholesterol diet.

High Cholesterol

Effects of high cholesterol due to atherosclerosis include angina, heart attack, and stroke. This eMedTV Web page highlights these and other health risks associated with this condition and also explains treatment options.

High Cholesterol Diet

This section of the eMedTV library provides tips for moving from a high cholesterol diet to a healthier eating plan. Keys to lowering cholesterol in your diet include limiting your saturated fat intake and increasing consumption of plant-based foods.

High Cholesterol Foods

Animal products, such as organ meat, eggs, cheese, and whole milk, are high cholesterol foods. This eMedTV page provides other examples of this type of food, and also discusses plant-based foods containing saturated fat and trans fat.

High Cholesterol Risk

Lowering your high cholesterol risk involves lowering your low density lipoprotein (LDL) level. This eMedTV article explains how high cholesterol risk goals may vary for people based on factors such as family history and nicotine use.

High Cholesterol Symptoms

There may be no apparent high cholesterol symptoms, but the effects of the condition can be serious. This eMedTV segment explains how high cholesterol can lead to problems like stroke and heart disease while causing no symptoms.

High Cholestoral

Age, weight, and diet are factors that affect a person's risk of developing high cholesterol. This eMedTV segment lists other risk factors and describes the effects of high cholesterol. High cholestoral is a common misspelling of high cholesterol.

High Cholestorol

High cholesterol can eventually lead to stroke, angina, or arrhythmias. This eMedTV page describes other effects of this condition and explains how to maintain healthy cholesterol levels. High cholestorol is a common misspelling of high cholesterol.

High Cholestral

This eMedTV page offers an overview of high cholesterol, a condition that can cause health problems (such as heart disease and strokes). This page also covers testing for high cholesterol. High cholestral is a common misspelling of high cholesterol.

High Cholestral Foods

This eMedTV page explains that high cholesterol foods include meat, egg yolks, butter, and cheese. This page also describes various types of fats that can affect your cholesterol. High cholestral foods is a common misspelling of high cholesterol foods.

High Cholestrol

This eMedTV article offers a brief overview of high cholesterol, a condition that can cause heart disease and strokes. This page also explains how to determine if you have high cholesterol. High cholestrol is a common misspelling of high cholesterol.

High Colesteral

Your body needs cholesterol to function properly. However, as this eMedTV article explains, high cholesterol levels can put you at risk of health problems (such as heart disease). High colesteral is a common misspelling of high cholesterol.

High Colesterol

High cholesterol is a condition that can lead to health problems such as coronary heart disease and stroke. This eMedTV resource offers a brief look at the condition and its risk factors. High colesterol is a common misspelling of high cholesterol.

High Colesterol Diet

This eMedTV Web page explains that as part of moving away from a high cholesterol diet, you should eat at least three to five servings of fruits and vegetables a day. High colesterol diet is a common misspelling of high cholesterol diet.

High Colesterol Foods

Some high cholesterol foods include butter, cheese, and duck. This eMedTV Web page also lists foods that aren't high in cholesterol but are still bad for cholesterol levels. High colesterol foods is a common misspelling of high cholesterol foods.

High HDL

According to the latest guidelines, HDL levels of 60 mg/dL and above are considered high. This page of the eMedTV library highlights the benefits of having high HDL cholesterol levels and offers an explanation of possible causes.

High Systolic Blood Pressure

If your systolic blood pressure is higher than 140 mmHg, you have high systolic blood pressure. This part of the eMedTV library examines this type of high blood pressure in detail and provides information on how it may be controlled.

High Triglyceride Symptoms

There are no high triglyceride signs and symptoms, as this eMedTV article explains. However, the effects of high triglycerides over long periods of time can be life-threatening. For example, they can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.

High Triglycerides

High levels of triglycerides can lead to health problems such as heart disease and heart attack. This eMedTV resource explains what triglycerides are, what causes levels to become high, possible symptoms, treatment options, and more.

High Tryglycerides

About 1 in 10 people has high triglycerides. As this eMedTV page explains, high triglyceride levels can cause heart disease and other problems. This page also links to more information. High tryglycerides is a common misspelling of high triglycerides.

High-Risk HPV

Certain strains of HPV are called "high-risk" because they can lead to cancer. This eMedTV page includes information on both low-risk and high-risk HPV, and explains that the majority of these infections go away on their own and don't cause cancer.

Hip Replacement

During a hip replacement, an artificial hip is used to replace a worn-out hip joint. The information in this eMedTV page explains the reasons for the surgery, possible complications, and what to expect after the procedure.

Hip Replacement Complications

As this eMedTV article explains, complications from hip replacement can include bleeding, infection, and changes in leg length. This article lists these and other possible complications, as well as risk factors that can contribute to their development.

Hip Replacement Recovery

Physical therapy and medications are important parts of recovery from hip replacement. This eMedTV segment describes what you may experience during the first few weeks after hip replacement surgery and equipment you may need to use.

Hip Replacement Surgery

A hip replacement surgery involves inserting an artificial hip in the place of a worn-out hip. This page of the eMedTV archives discusses what this artificial hip may be made out of and explains the surgical procedure in detail.

Hirschsprung

Hirschsprung Disease

Hirschsprung's Disease

Hirschsprung's disease, an illness of the large intestine, is characterized by severe constipation. This eMedTV article describes the condition in more detail, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

Hirschsprungs

Hirschsprung's disease affects the large intestine and causes severe constipation. This eMedTV segment briefly describes the disease and offers a link to more information. Hirschsprungs is a common alternate spelling of Hirschsprung's disease.

History of Chickenpox

As this eMedTV article explains, the recorded history of chickenpox goes back to the 1500s, when Giovanni Filippo first discovered the condition. This page provides an outline of significant discoveries throughout the history of chickenpox.

History of Chiropractic

This eMedTV resource describes the history of chiropractic medicine, which is one of the oldest healing practices. The modern profession was founded in 1895, but the history can actually be traced back to ancient Greece.

History of Malaria

As this eMedTV resource explains, malaria's recorded history goes back more than 4,000 years. This article covers the history of the disease, from descriptions of the disease in ancient Chinese texts to efforts to eradicate malaria in the 1900s.

History of Measles

The history of measles dates back to before the 7th century A.D. This section of the eMedTV library focuses on the history of measles epidemics and how the development of the measles vaccine has changed it.

History of Polio

Polio goes back to records from antiquity; they mentioned diseases compatible with polio. As this eMedTV segment explains, the history of polio changed following the licensing of a polio vaccine in 1955. This page describes this condition's history.

History of Tay-Sachs Disease

The history of Tay-Sachs disease dates back to 1881, when a symptom of the condition was first identified. This eMedTV page offers a brief overview of the history of the disease and the doctors who discovered it (and for whom the disease is named).

HIV

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) gradually makes the body unable to fight certain cancers and infections. This eMedTV Web page discusses the diagnosis, prevention, transmission, and symptoms of HIV and AIDS.

HIV Info

HIV Information

HIV Medications

There are seven different groups, or "classes," of HIV medications. This selection from the eMedTV Web site takes an in-depth look at these various classes and explains why most people with HIV or AIDS take a combination of these drugs.

HIV Prevention

Not sharing needles and not having unprotected sex are the two most important strategies for preventing HIV. This eMedTV resource explains the importance of not engaging in risky behavior, and gives other tips for preventing the spread of this virus.

HIV Statistics

In 2003, 1,039,000 to 1,185,000 U.S. residents had HIV, according to recent HIV statistics. This page of the eMedTV archives provides a link to more HIV statistics.

HIV Symptoms

Weight loss, frequent fever, and loss of energy are some common HIV symptoms. This selection from the eMedTV archives offers a detailed list of the symptoms of HIV that can occur at different stages of the infection.

HIV Tests

This eMedTV article examines various HIV tests, such as blood tests, urine tests, and oral tests. People are encouraged to see a doctor for testing, because most home-based tests are not FDA-approved, so they are not considered accurate.

HIV Transmission

As this eMedTV selection explains, HIV transmission typically occurs through sharing needles or having unprotected sex with an infected person. This page covers the ways HIV can be spread, as well as the ways in which it can't.

HIV Virus

The HIV virus has to make a copy of its DNA inside a host cell in order to replicate. This page of the eMedTV Web site discusses the organization of this virus and explains which class of viruses it belongs to.

Hoddia

Hoodia is a supplement marketed as a weight loss product. This eMedTV page explores how hoodia may work, covers the effectiveness of this product, and explains what to discuss with your doctor before using it. Hoddia is a common misspelling of hoodia.

Hodgkin's Disease

Hodgkin's disease is a type of cancer that develops in the lymphatic system. This eMedTV article offers an overview of this condition, including information about its symptoms, as well as treatment options and the general prognosis.

Hodgkin's Disease (Lymphoma)

Hodgkin's Disease Treatment

In many cases, treatment for Hodgkin's disease involves chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or both. This eMedTV article discusses the treatment of this disease, including information about second opinions, side effects, and follow-up care.

Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Hodgkin's lymphoma is an uncommon form of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system. This eMedTV Web page provides an introduction to this condition, including a discussion of its symptoms and information about its diagnosis and treatment.

Hodgkin's Lymphoma Prognosis

A Hodgkin's lymphoma prognosis is a prediction as to course and outcome of the disease. This eMedTV article describes factors that can affect a prognosis for a person with Hodgkin's lymphoma and provides five-year survival rates for the cancer.

Hodia

Hoodia is an herbal supplement that is often used to help with weight loss. This eMedTV article explains how the product works, briefly explores its effectiveness, and links to more detailed information. Hodia is a common misspelling of hoodia.

Hodia Gordonii

Hoodia gordonii is a non-prescription weight-loss supplement. This page on the eMedTV site further covers what hoodia is used for, explains how the drug works, and discusses its effectiveness. Hodia gordonii is a common misspelling of Hoodia gordonii.

Hog Cholera

Hog cholera is a contagious disease that can occur in swine, and is caused by a virus. This portion of the eMedTV archives describes prevention, transmission, and symptoms of the three different types and what would happen during an outbreak.

Home Cholesterol Test

A home cholesterol test can be about as accurate as the test your doctor uses. However, as this eMedTV page explains, you must follow the directions carefully. This article talks about the benefits and limitations of this type of test.

Home Remedies for Colic

This eMedTV page provides some possible home remedies for colic treatment, such as placing your baby in a car seat near a white noise machine or bringing your baby to a calm and quiet room. A link to more information is also included.

Home Remedies for Diaper Rash

For most cases of diaper rash, home remedies are effective at eliminating the redness and irritation. This eMedTV Web page offers general suggestions on what you can do to help speed up the healing process for diaper rashes, as well as what not to do.

Home Remedies for Headaches

Common home headache remedies can include lying down in a dark room or drinking peppermint tea. This eMedTV page takes a look at some other home remedies and describes situations in which your headaches could indicate something serious.

Home Remedy for Head Lice

Oil-based products, white vinegar, and tea tree oil can all be used as a home remedy for head lice. This eMedTV article explains in detail how to use these and other non-traditional methods and also lists pesticide-free treatments that are available.

Home Treatment for Pink Eye

Your doctor may recommend several different home remedies for pink eye. This portion of the eMedTV Web site explores the various types of home treatment and explains how you can help prevent the transmission of pink eye.

Hoodia

Hoodia is a weight loss supplement that is available over the counter. This article on the eMedTV Web site explains which products contain it, describes how the herbal supplement works, and discusses its safety and effectiveness.

Hoodia Diet Pills

Hoodia Diet Supplement Information

Hoodia is diet supplement often claimed to be beneficial in helping with weight loss. This eMedTV segment offers more information on hoodia, including details about the product's effectiveness and important warnings and precautions.

Hoodia for Weight Loss

Many people may turn to hoodia for weight loss. As this eMedTV page explains, the active ingredient in the supplement is believed to help suppress the appetite. However, not much evidence is currently available to support its effectiveness.

Hoodia Gardonii

Hoodia gordonii is an herbal supplement that can be used for weight loss. This eMedTV Web page describes the effects of this substance and briefly discusses the effectiveness of the drug. Hoodia gardonii is a common misspelling of Hoodia gordonii.

Hoodia Gordinni

Hoodia gordonii is a weight-loss product that is available over the counter. This eMedTV resource describes hoodia in more detail and explains how the supplement works. Hoodia gordinni is a common misspelling of Hoodia gordonii.

Hoodia Gordonii

Available without a prescription, hoodia gordonii is an herbal supplement that is used for weight loss. This eMedTV segment describes hoodia in more detail, discusses its safety and effectiveness, and explains what you should know before taking it.

Hoodia Overdose

At this time, it is unknown what to expect from an overdose of hoodia. This article from the eMedTV library explains why researchers do not know what symptoms may result from an overdose with this supplement and discusses the possible treatment options.

Learn About Hoodia Safety

The effectiveness and safety of hoodia have not been proven in adequate research studies. This eMedTV resource lists existing conditions you should tell your doctor about before taking hoodia, and includes detailed safety information on the supplement.

Hoodia Side Affects

As this eMedTV page explains, hoodia side effects may occur, but since no studies have actually been done to see if hoodia is safe, it is not known what side effects to expect. Hoodia side affects is a common misspelling of hoodia side effects.

Hoodia Side Effects

It is not known what side effects of hoodia are likely or possible. As this page from the eMedTV library explains, side effects are unknown because no large studies have been conducted on the effectiveness and safety of the herbal supplement.

Hormone Replacement Therapy

A healthcare provider may recommend hormone replacement therapy to women with menopausal symptoms. This eMedTV article discusses the benefits, risks, and side effects associated with taking hormone replacement therapy.

Hormone Treatment for Thyroid Cancer

Hormone treatment for thyroid cancer often follows surgery or other treatments for the disease. This eMedTV resource discusses how hormone treatment can slow the growth of cancer cells and stresses the importance of maintaining proper hormone levels.

Horney Goat Weed

Horny goat weed is a dietary supplement often used for the treatment of sexual problems. This eMedTV page explores the effects of this product and lists some of its potential side effects. Horney goat weed is a common misspelling of horny goat weed.

Horney Goat Weed

Horny goat weed is an herbal supplement often claimed to be useful for treating sexual problems. This eMedTV segment explains how it may work and explores the effectiveness of this product. Horney goat weed is a common misspelling of horny goat weed.

Horney Goatweed

Horny goat weed is a supplement that is often used to treat sexual problems. This eMedTV article explains what you should discuss with your doctor before trying this product. Horney goatweed is a common misspelling of horny goat weed.

Hornny Goat Weed

Horny goat weed is a supplement most commonly used to enhance sexual function. This eMedTV page lists potential side effects of horny goat weed and explores the effectiveness of the product. Hornny goat weed is a common misspelling of horny goat weed.

Horny Goat Weed

Horny goat weed is a plant found in some herbal supplements that are used to treat sexual problems. This eMedTV resource describes how it works, explores the effectiveness of this product, and lists its potential side effects.

Horny Goat Weed and Warfarin

Theoretically, medications that "thin" the blood may interact with horny goat weed (Epimedium). As this eMedTV resource explains, there is a theoretical drug interaction between horny goat weed and warfarin (an anticoagulant medication).

Horny Goat Weed Cautions

You should talk to your healthcare provider before taking horny goat weed if you have a blood disorder. This eMedTV article contains other important horny goat weed cautions and explains what else you should tell your doctor before using this product.

Horny Goat Weed Dosage

There is currently no standard recommended horny goat weed dosage. As this article from the eMedTV Web site explains, there is not enough quality information available to recommend a safe and effective dose at this time.

Horny Goat Weed Effects

Horny goat weed is often claimed to be beneficial for the treatment of sexual problems (such as impotence). This eMedTV segment describes the effects of horny goat weed in more detail and explores how the supplement may work for various conditions.

Horny Goat Weed Overdose

It is not known what to expect from an overdose of horny goat weed (Epimedium). As this page on the eMedTV site explains, it is possible that an overdose may increase the risk of bleeding (including dangerous internal bleeding).

Horny Goat Weed Research

One study suggests that horny goat weed may be effective for preventing bone loss in postmenopausal women. This eMedTV segment covers horny goat weed research in more detail and discusses other possible uses for this supplement.

Horny Goat Weed Side Effects

Potential horny goat weed side effects include thirst, vomiting, and dizziness. As this eMedTV page explains, however, there may be serious side effects that have not been discovered yet (since this product's safety has not been closely studied).

Hornygoatweed

Horny goat weed is an herbal supplement commonly used for sexual enhancement. This eMedTV resource explores how horny goat weed may work and discusses the product's effectiveness. Hornygoatweed is a common misspelling of horny goat weed.

Hot Flashes

Hot flashes are sudden feelings of heat that most often affect the upper part of the body. This eMedTV segment describes hot flashes in detail and provides suggestions for dealing with these episodes, which are often associated with menopause.

Hot Tub Rash

Hot tub rash is caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which is a common bacteria found in water and soil. This eMedTV resource discusses this condition in detail, including symptoms, transmission methods, and treatment options.

How Can HPV Be Transmitted?

How can HPV be transmitted? As this eMedTV Web page explains, the virus is most often transmitted through direct skin-to-skin contact, including genital-to-genital contact. A few statistics relating to the virus's transmission are also provided.

How Can You Catch Leprosy?

How can you catch leprosy? As this eMedTV page explains, most scientists believe that the bacteria responsible for the disease are transmitted through infected respiratory droplets. The action of the bacteria on the body is also described.

How Chlamydia Is Transmitted

Many people know what chlamydia is but may not actually know how chlamydia is transmitted. This eMedTV resource provides a thorough explanation of how chlamydia is transmitted, such as through sexual intercourse or passed from mother to unborn child.

How Do Beta Blockers Work?

As this eMedTV Web page explains, beta blockers work in a variety of different ways to treat several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. This article further discusses how beta blockers work, including the various affects on the body.

How Do Genital Warts Spread?

Genital warts spread through direct skin contact with an infected person during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. This eMedTV article further discusses how genital warts are transmitted and explains whether or not condoms are effective in preventing them.

How Do Statins Work?

As this eMedTV page explains, statins work to lower cholesterol by controlling the rate of cholesterol production in the body. This page includes detail on how statins can prevent heart disease and offers a link to more in-depth information.

How Do You Diagnose Polio?

How do you diagnose polio? As this eMedTV article explains, in order to diagnose polio, the doctor will ask the patient several questions and perform a physical exam. This article takes an in-depth look at the process of diagnosing polio.

How Do You Get High Cholesterol?

Many people have asked, "How do you get high cholesterol?" This portion of the eMedTV archives provides detailed information about how certain risk factors (such as diet, weight, and age) increase the likelihood of having high cholesterol.

How Do You Get Pink Eye?

How do you get pink eye? As this segment from the eMedTV library explains, the two most common causes of pink eye (also called conjunctivitis) are an infection with a virus and an allergic reaction. An infection with bacteria can also cause it.

How Do You Get Polio?

How do you get polio? As this eMedTV article explains, polio can be transmitted in many ways, including sharing food with an infected person or drinking fluids that are contaminated with poliovirus. This page describes polio transmission in detail.

How Do You Get Scabies?

So how do you get scabies? As this eMedTV Web page explains, you get it through direct, prolonged skin-to-skin contact with someone who is already infected. You can also get scabies by sharing clothes or linens with someone who is infected.

How Do You Prevent Leprosy?

How do you prevent leprosy? As this segment of the eMedTV archives explains, the best way to prevent leprosy is to have yearly examinations -- especially if you live with someone who already has the disease.

How Does Abilify Work?

Many people wonder, "How does Abilify work?" As this eMedTV page explains, the drug is known to block or lessen the effects of certain chemicals in the brain. This article takes a closer look at Abilify, including what it is used for and how it may work.

How Does Adipex Work?

As this eMedTV Web resource explains, Adipex works to help people lose weight by suppressing the appetite and increasing metabolism. This page further discusses how this drug works, including information on who may benefit from Adipex.

How Does Alli Work?

Have you ever wondered, "How does Alli work?" As this eMedTV page explains, it works by decreasing the absorption of fat from your diet. It binds to lipases (enzymes in the stomach and intestines) and inhibits their activity, decreasing fat absorption.

How Does Amlodipine Work?

As this eMedTV Web page explains, amlodipine works by slowing down the rate at which calcium moves into your heart and blood vessel walls. This allows for better blood flow and causes lower blood pressure, reducing risks associated with hypertension.

How Does Baclofen Work?

As this eMedTV Web resource explains, baclofen may work to treat spasticity by inhibiting certain nerve signals in the body. This page further discusses how baclofen is believed to work, including information on its possible effects in the body.

How Does Bird Flu Spread?

Many people ask, "How does bird flu spread?" Bird flu spreads when infected birds shed influenza virus in their secretions and feces. This eMedTV article answers the question, "How does bird flu spread?" in detail and explains the risk to humans.

How Does Cialis Work?

How does Cialis work? Cialis works by blocking PDE5, the chemical responsible for reversing an erection. This eMedTV Web page provides information on how Cialis works, how long it takes to start working, and how long the medication typically lasts.

How Does Diclofenac Work?

Diclofenac products are often used to treat pain and inflammation, but how does diclofenac work? This eMedTV resource explores some of the approved uses for this medication and explains how the drug works to decrease inflammation and pain.

How Does Furosemide Work?

As this eMedTV page explains, furosemide works by increasing the amount of salt and water the kidneys remove from the blood, which is passed out through the urine. This action causes a decrease in blood volume and a corresponding drop in blood pressure.

How Does Invega Work?

Invega is known to be very effective for treating schizophrenia, but how does Invega work? As this eMedTV Web page explains, Invega blocks or lessens the effects of several brain chemicals. These chemicals may be elevated in people with schizophrenia.

How Does Lasix Work?

The diuretic Lasix is known to be an effective blood pressure medicine, but how does Lasix work? As this eMedTV page explains, the drug works by increasing the amount of salt and water the kidneys remove from the blood, which decreases blood volume.

How Does Lisinopril Work?

As this eMedTV Web resource explains, lisinopril works to treat several conditions of the heart and blood vessels by causing the blood vessels to relax. This page further discusses how lisinopril works, including information on its effects in the body.

How Does Lithium Work?

As this eMedTV Web page explains, it's not exactly clear how lithium works. It appears to affect certain chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters, which could explain its effectiveness in treating bipolar disorder.

How Does Metformin Work?

Many people wonder, "How does metformin work?" As this eMedTV resource explains, the drug works in several ways to decrease blood sugar levels. It reduces the amount of sugar made by the liver and limits the amount of sugar absorbed from your diet.

How Does Myoplex Work?

As this eMedTV resource explains, Myoplex nutritional products work by providing a mixture of protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, and minerals. This article further discusses Myoplex, including possible benefits of these nutritional products.

How Does Pertussis Get Into the Body?

How does pertussis get into the body? As this eMedTV resource explains, pertussis is transmitted through contact with an infected person's respiratory secretions, which are most often transmitted when the infected person sneezes or coughs.

How Does Phenergan Work?

This segment from the eMedTV library explains that Phenergan works by blocking histamine receptors and acetylcholine receptors. Many of the drug's effects are likely due to its antihistamine activity. A link to more information is also included.

How Does Phentermine Work?

How does phentermine work? As this article from the eMedTV archives explains, this medication works by suppressing the appetite. It may also help increase a person's metabolism. A link to more in-depth information is also provided.

How Does Prozac Work?

As this eMedTV page explains, Prozac works to treat conditions such as depression by affecting a certain chemical in the brain. This page further discusses how Prozac treats various conditions that are caused by an imbalance of serotonin levels.

How Does Risperdal Work?

Many people may wonder, "How does Risperdal work?" As this eMedTV resource explains, it is not entirely known how the drug works. However, it is known to block or lessen the effects of certain chemicals in the brain (such as dopamine or serotonin).

How Does Seroquel Work?

You may be wondering, "How does Seroquel work?" As this eMedTV page explains, it is not clear exactly how Seroquel works for schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. However, it is known that it blocks or lessens the effects of several chemicals in the brain.

How Does the Cardio Vascular System Work?

As this eMedTV page explains, the heart, blood vessels, and blood all have important functions within the cardiovascular system. "How does the cardio vascular system work?" is a common misspelling and question relating to the cardiovascular system.

How Does Viagra Work?

Viagra works by blocking PDE5, the chemical responsible for reversing an erection. This eMedTV Web page provides detailed information on how Viagra works, how long it takes to start working, and how long the effects typically last.

How Is Cholera Spread?

How is cholera spread? As this eMedTV page explains, cholera transmission occurs through food or water that is contaminated with Vibrio cholerae bacteria. This page also explains how cholera is unlikely to be spread through person-to-person contact.

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