eMedTV Health Topics A-Z

Valacyclovir

Valacyclovir is typically prescribed to treat genital herpes, shingles, and other conditions. This segment of the eMedTV archives highlights how the drug works, covers potential side effects, offers tips for those taking the medication, and more.

Valerian

Valerian is a supplement that is often used to treat insomnia. This selection from the eMedTV Web site provides an overview of this herbal supplement, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and potential safety concerns.

Valerian Root

Valerian root is an herb that is used in supplements and appears to be an effective insomnia treatment. This eMedTV article takes a look at valerian root in more detail, including how it works, potential side effects, and general precautions.

Valium

Valium may be prescribed for the treatment of anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and other conditions. This eMedTV article gives a general overview of the prescription drug, noting in particular its side effects, dosing guidelines, and available strengths.

Valproic Acid

Valproic acid is often prescribed to treat certain types of seizures in people with epilepsy. This eMedTV Web page further discusses this prescription drug, including information on its effects, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.

Valsartan

Valsartan is a prescription drug commonly used to treat conditions related to the cardiovascular system. This eMedTV segment discusses the drug in detail, including side effects, conditions it can treat, how it works, and general dosing guidelines.

Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide

This eMedTV page examines valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide, a prescription drug licensed to treat high blood pressure. This page discusses how the drug works, how and when to take it, side effects, and things to tell your doctor before taking it.

Valtrex

Valtrex is an antiviral medication used to treat shingles, cold sores, genital herpes, and other conditions. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Valtrex, including information on side effects, available strengths, dosing guidelines, and more.

Valturna

Available only by prescription, Valturna is a medication used to lower blood pressure. This eMedTV selection gives an in-depth overview of this drug, including how it works, possible side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.

Vardenafil

Vardenafil is a prescription drug that is licensed to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). This part of the eMedTV library gives an overview of this medication, including information about its effectiveness, potential drug interactions, and side effects.

Varenicline

Varenicline is a prescription medicine that is licensed to help people stop smoking. This article from the eMedTV archives explains how varenicline works, offers general dosing information, and describes the effects of the medication.

Variant Angina

Variant angina occurs when there is a spasm in a coronary artery, which decreases blood flow to the heart. This eMedTV Web page takes a look at this condition and offers valuable information on when symptoms occur and how a diagnosis is made.

Varicella Vaccine

The varicella vaccine is used for preventing chickenpox in adults, adolescents, and young children. This eMedTV Web page explains how and when to get vaccinated, describes how the vaccine works, and lists some of its potential side effects.

Varicose Veins

In addition to some affecting pregnant women, varicose veins affect half of all people age 50 and older. This eMedTV article explains varicose veins in detail, including causes, prevention methods, treatment, and risk factors.

Variola Virus

Variola virus (the cause of smallpox) has been eradicated. This eMedTV segment discusses this virus in detail, including information on how transmission occurs and how this virus could be used as a biological weapon.

Varivax

Varivax is a live vaccine approved for preventing chickenpox. This article from the eMedTV Web site describes how the product works, explains when and how to get vaccinated, and lists some of the warnings associated with live vaccines.