eMedTV Drugs & Supplements A-Z
As this eMedTV segment explains, Lescol XL is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol, high triglycerides, and other conditions related to heart disease. This article offers a complete overview of this drug and its uses.
Lessina is a combined oral contraceptive, one of the most common types of birth control pill. This eMedTV page describes how Lessina prevents pregnancy, explains how to use this form of birth control, and lists potential side effects that may occur.
Letrozole may be given to a postmenopausal woman as a treatment for breast cancer. This eMedTV page offers an overview of the drug, noting its effects, the types of breast cancer that it can treat, and precautions to be aware of prior to taking it.
Levalbuterol is a prescribed medicine that is used to treat or prevent airway spasms. This eMedTV article provides an overview of the medication, including information on how it works, conditions it is used to treat, and some of its side effects.
Levalbuterol HFA is a prescription inhaler that is used to treat airway spasms caused by asthma or COPD. This eMedTV segment further discusses levalbuterol HFA uses, explains how the inhaler works, and describes possible side effects that may occur.
Levemir is a prescription medicine licensed for the treatment of type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web article explains how Levemir works and further explores the effects and potential side effects of this long-acting insulin medication.
People experiencing partial, myoclonic, or generalized tonic clonic seizures may benefit from levetiracetam. This eMedTV page explains how the drug works, offers precautions to be aware of when taking the drug, and lists possible side effects.
This eMedTV resource offers an overview of Levitra, a prescription medication that is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). This article covers Levitra side effects, dosage, available strengths, and potential drug interactions.
Levlite is a combined oral contraceptive that can be obtained with a prescription. This article from the eMedTV library explains how this form of birth control works and lists some of the potential side effects that may occur with Levlite.
Levocetirizine is commonly prescribed to treat allergies or chronic hives of unknown cause. This eMedTV resource offers an overview of the drug, providing information on levocetirizine uses, dosages, side effects, and precautions to be aware of.
Levora is a prescription oral contraceptive that is used to prevent pregnancy. This eMedTV article explains how Levora works, offers dosing information for this form of birth control, and lists potential side effects that may occur.
Levothroid is a prescription medication that is used for treating hypothyroidism and other thyroid problems. This eMedTV page further explores Levothroid, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and tips for taking the drug.
Available by prescription, levothyroxine can treat an underactive thyroid and other thyroid problems. This eMedTV resource describes how levothyroxine works, explains what you should know before taking the drug, and lists possible side effects.
Levoxyl is a prescription drug that can treat an underactive thyroid and certain types of thyroid problems. This eMedTV page offers an overview of the drug, including information on how it works, potential side effects, and some general precautions.
Lexapro is a prescription drug licensed to treat generalized anxiety disorder and depression. This part of the eMedTV site further describes Lexapro and its other uses -- and also discusses Lexapro dosing, side effects, and strengths.
Lexiva is a medicine that is often used as part of an HIV "cocktail" for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV resource describes the effects of Lexiva, explains when and how to take the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Lialda is a prescription medicine that is used for treating mild to moderately active ulcerative colitis. This eMedTV Web page describes the effects of Lialda, explains how and when to take the drug, and offers dosing information for the medicine.
A healthcare provider may prescribe Librium to treat anxiety or alcohol withdrawal. This selection from the eMedTV Web site offers an in-depth look at Librium, including information on its uses, side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.
Licorice may have several health benefits, such as lowering cholesterol and treating ulcers. This eMedTV Web page describes other uses of licorice and provides information on the possible side effects and safety precautions associated with it.
Limbitrol is a medication that is prescribed for treating depression associated with anxiety. This eMedTV Web page describes the effects of Limbitrol, offers general dosing information for the drug, and explains how it works to treat depression.
Lipitor is a medication used for the treatment of high cholesterol and high triglycerides. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Lipitor, including information about how it works, when and how to take it, and its potential side effects.
Lipo-6 is an herbal supplement that allegedly helps people with weight loss. This eMedTV segment provides a detailed overview of the diet pill, including possible side effects, what to be aware of before taking it, and more.
Lipovarin is a non-prescription product that claims to help with weight loss. This eMedTV article discusses the supplement in detail, providing information on the effectiveness, possible side effects, and dosing of the weight loss pill.
Lipovox is a non-prescription supplement that may help people lose weight and improve acne and wrinkles. This eMedTV page offers an overview of Lipovox, including information on its safety and effectiveness, as well as some general precautions.
Lipozene is a diet pill that works like most other fiber products to help people lose weight. This eMedTV segment describes the supplement in detail, including information on its effects, possible side effects, how safe it is, and more.
Lisdexamfetamine, which is only available by prescription, is used to treat ADHD in children and adults. This eMedTV page takes a look at lisdexamfetamine, providing information on how it works, potential side effects, and general dosing information.
Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor approved to treat congestive heart failure and high blood pressure. This eMedTV Web page explains how the drug works, other uses for it, possible side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.
Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide
Lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide is a drug that is prescribed for controlling high blood pressure in adults. This eMedTV page provides an overview of lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide, including information about some of its side effects.
Lithium is a prescription drug approved to help control the symptoms of bipolar disorder. This eMedTV article provides a detailed overview of the drug, including how it works, possible side effects, and tips on when and how to take it.
Lithobid is a medicine that can be prescribed to treat bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression). This eMedTV Web page provides an overview of the drug, explaining how it works, potential side effects, and general dosing guidelines.
Lo/Ovral is a common type of oral contraceptive that is available by prescription only. This eMedTV Web page describes Lo/Ovral in more detail, explains how it works, and offers general dosing information for this form of birth control.
Lodine is a common prescription medication used to reduce inflammation, swelling, and stiffness. This eMedTV segment offers a more in-depth look at the drug, including its specific uses, effects, general dosing guidelines, and more.
Lodine XL is a medication that is used to treat pain and other symptoms of certain types of arthritis. This eMedTV resource offers a more in-depth look at Lodine XL and its effects, potential side effects, and dosing information.
Lodosyn is a drug used to treat Parkinson's disease and Parkinson-like symptoms due to other causes. This eMedTV resource explains how Lodosyn works, describes the effects of this medication, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Loestrin is a prescription combined oral contraceptive. This article from the eMedTV Web site explains how Loestrin works and provides a more in-depth look at the birth control pill's effects, potential side effects, and dosing information.
Loestrin 24 Fe is a newer form of prescription oral contraceptive. This eMedTV Web page describes Loestrin 24 Fe in more detail, explains how and when to take the pill, and lists common side effects associated with this type of birth control pill.
Loestrin Fe, a prescription birth control pill, works to prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV Web page provides a detailed description on how Loestrin Fe works and also discusses its possible side effects and dosing guidelines.
Lofibra, which is a form of fibrate, is commonly used to reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at the uses and effects of the drug and also explains when and how to take it.
This section of the eMedTV archives explores Lopid, a prescription drug used to lower triglycerides and cholesterol. This page explains how Lopid can help prevent a stroke or heart attack and also covers Lopid uses, dosing, and side effects.
Lopinavir and ritonavir is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV segment explores the effects of lopinavir and ritonavir, describes how the combination drug works, and explains when and how to take the medicine.
Lopressor is a drug used to treat several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. This eMedTV page covers some specific uses of the prescription drug (such as relieving angina symptoms), as well as its effects, dosing tips, and strengths.
Loratadine is a common non-prescription drug used to treat a range of allergy symptoms. This page of the eMedTV Web site provides an in-depth look at the drug, including how it works, dosing information, side effects to be aware of, and more.
Loratadine and Pseudoephedrine Sulfate
Loratadine and pseudoephedrine sulfate is a medication used for treating common nasal allergy symptoms. This eMedTV article discusses other uses for the drug, lists possible side effects that may occur, and offers general dosing information.
Lorazepam is a drug that is licensed to treat anxiety. This selection from the eMedTV library offers an in-depth look at lorazepam, including information on its uses, possible side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.
Losartan is a drug that is prescribed for high blood pressure control and diabetic nephropathy treatment. This eMedTV article describes these uses in more detail and offers information on losartan's effects, dosing, and potential side effects.
This eMedTV page talks about losartan potassium-hydrochlorothiazide, a drug used to lower high blood pressure in adults. This drug is also known as losartan-hydrochlorothiazide. This page covers the dosages, side effects, and strengths of this drug.
This page on the eMedTV Web site gives an overview of Lotensin, a prescription drug used to lower high blood pressure. This article describes how Lotensin works, how and when to take it, and what to do if you overdose.
As this eMedTV resource explains, Lotensin HCT is a drug that is used to lower high blood pressure in adults. This Web page offers an overview of Lotensin HCT, including information on the drug's general dosing guidelines and possible side effects.
Lotrel is prescribed to lower high blood pressure in adults. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains how Lotrel works to relax the blood vessels. This page also covers potential side effects of Lotrel and general doing guidelines.
As this eMedTV article explains, lovastatin is a prescription drug that is licensed for treating conditions such as high cholesterol and triglycerides. This page offers an in-depth look at lovastatin and its uses, dosing, and possible side effects.
This page on the eMedTV Web site discusses the prescription medication lovastatin extended-release, which is used to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides. This article outlines uses, dosing, and alternatives for this medication.
Low-Ogestrel is a birth control pill that is only available by prescription. This page on the eMedTV site explains how and when to take Low-Ogestrel, describes how this form of contraception works, and lists potential side effects that may occur.
Loxapine, a prescription antipsychotic medication, is used to treat schizophrenia. This selection from the eMedTV archives offers an overview of the drug, including in-depth information on its uses, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Loxitane is an antipsychotic drug that is used to treat schizophrenia. This portion of the eMedTV library offers an in-depth look at the medication, including information on its uses, possible side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Lozol is a prescription drug that is used for treating fluid retention and controlling high blood pressure. This eMedTV page explains how Lozol works and offers a more in-depth look at its dosing information and potential side effects.
Lucentis is a medicine that is injected into the eye to treat age-related wet macular degeneration. This eMedTV article describes the effects of Lucentis, explains how often the drug is administered, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Ludiomil is a prescription medication that is used for treating depression in adults. This selection from the eMedTV archives provides an overview of Ludiomil and its uses, possible side effects, and dosing information.
Lunesta is a prescription medicine that is used as a sleep aid to treat insomnia. This section of the eMedTV library further discusses the effects of Lunesta, lists precautions and warnings for the drug, and offers general dosing information.
Lutera is a generic version of Alesse, a prescription birth control pill. This eMedTV Web page offers a complete overview of Lutera, including information on how it works, including dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Luvox is a prescription medicine that is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This eMedTV article explains how Luvox affects a certain chemical in the brain, highlights potential side effects, and offers tips on taking the medication.
Lybrel is an oral contraceptive that allows women to not have any menstrual periods at all. This eMedTV article provides an overview on Lybrel, including information on how the contraceptive works, possible side effects, and general precautions.
A healthcare provider may prescribe Lyrica to treat epilepsy, fibromyalgia, or nerve pain. This part of the eMedTV library offers an in-depth look at Lyrica, including information on its possible side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.
Ma huang is a naturally occurring substance that was commonly used as a diet pill until it was banned. This eMedTV segment discusses ma huang in more detail, including information on why it was banned, possible side effects, and general precautions.