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Eszopiclone is a prescription drug that is licensed for the treatment of insomnia in adults. This eMedTV article explains the effects of eszopiclone and offers information on its precautions and warnings, possible side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Etanercept is a prescription medicine that is used to treat inflammatory conditions of the joints and skin. This eMedTV page explains how etanercept works, lists side effects, and covers what to tell your healthcare provider prior to taking the drug.
Ethacrynic acid is a prescription medication that is licensed to treat fluid retention. This eMedTV Web page offers a more in-depth look at the medication, including its effects, dosing information, and possible side effects.
Ethosuximide is a drug that may be prescribed to treat absence seizures in people with epilepsy. This eMedTV Web page further discusses this prescription drug, including information on its effects, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
Etidronate is a medication that is licensed to treat heterotopic ossification and Paget's disease. This eMedTV segment discusses etidronate uses in more detail, describes how the drug works, and explains how and when to take the medicine.
Etodolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is used to treat arthritis symptoms and general pain. This eMedTV resource explains how the drug works and offers more detailed information on its specific uses, overdose symptoms, and more.
Etodolac extended-release (Lodine XL) is used to help treat various arthritis symptoms. This part of the eMedTV Web site explains how etodolac extended-release works and offers information on its effects, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
Etonogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Vaginal Ring
Etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring is inserted once a month to help prevent pregnancy. This eMedTV page describes how the contraceptive works, explains how to use the vaginal ring, and lists possible side effects of this birth control method.
Evamist is a prescription hormone replacement medication that comes as a skin spray. This eMedTV page explains how Evamist can treat certain menopause symptoms (such as hot flashes and night sweats), offers dosing tips, and lists side effects.
Evista is prescribed to treat postmenopausal women for osteoporosis. As this eMedTV article explains, it can also help reduce their risk of breast cancer. The drug's effects, dosing guidelines, and side effects are also described in detail.
Ewing's sarcoma is a form of cancer which begins in the immature nerve tissue in the bone marrow. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Ewing's sarcoma, including information about its symptoms and how it is diagnosed and treated.
Exelon is a medicine used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV article describes the various forms of Exelon available, explains how it works, and offers dosing information for the drug.
The Exelon Patch is used for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's and Parkinson's dementia. This eMedTV article describes this medication in more detail, explains how it works, and offers general dosing information for the drug.
Exemestane is a medication licensed to treat certain types of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. This eMedTV resource offers a detailed look at the prescription drug, including how it works, potential side effects, and tips on taking the drug.
Exenatide is a prescription drug that is licensed to lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV page explains how exenatide works to increase insulin production, lists potential side effects, and covers general dosing guidelines.
By walking 30 minutes a day on most days of the week, you can begin to see several health benefits. This eMedTV article discusses the benefits of walking and offers some tips on starting a walking program, as well as some safety tips to consider.
Exercise-induced asthma is a type of asthma that is triggered by participating in physical activity. This eMedTV resource explains more about the causes and symptoms of exercise-induced asthma and offers tips on preventing this condition.
Exforge is a prescription drug that is used to control high blood pressure. This portion of the eMedTV library provides an overview of Exforge, including information on how the drug works, potential side effects, and tips on taking the medication.
Expecta Lipil is a non-prescription supplement that is meant to be used in addition to a prenatal vitamin. This eMedTV page explains how Expecta Lipil is beneficial to women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, describes possible side effects, and more.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, external hemorrhoids is a condition that occurs due to increased pressure on the external hemorrhoidal veins (outside the anus). This page offers an overview of this condition and its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy
This eMedTV article describes extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy in detail. Also called ESWL, this is the procedure most often used for the treatment of kidney stones, which uses shock waves to them break up.
Extrapyramidal symptoms include extreme restlessness, involuntary movements, and uncontrollable speech. This eMedTV article takes a closer look at these and other extrapyramidal symptoms and explains what to do if they occur during your treatment.
Exubera is a medication used to control blood sugar in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article offers an overview on the medication, including how it works, lists potential side effects, and tips on taking it.