eMedTV Health Topics A-Z
Valacyclovir is typically prescribed to treat genital herpes, cold sores, and shingles. This segment of the eMedTV archives highlights how the drug works, potential side effects, and tips for taking the medication.
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 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 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 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.
This eMedTV segment explores valsartan, a prescription drug that treats several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels (like high blood pressure). This page covers valsartan side effects, how the drug works, and how and when to take it.
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, as this eMedTV page explains, is an antiviral medication used to treat conditions related to the herpes virus, especially shingles, cold sores, and genital herpes. Side effects, available strengths, and dosing guidelines are also discussed.
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 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 occurs when there is a spasm in a coronary artery, which causes the blood flow to the heart to slow or stop. This eMedTV page takes a look at variant angina and offers information on when symptoms occur and how to make a diagnosis.
In addition to some 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 (the cause of smallpox) has been eradicated. This eMedTV segment discusses the variola virus in detail and provides information on how transmission occurs and how this virus could be used as a biological weapon.