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Hydrochlorothiazide is a drug that is used to treat fluid retention and high blood pressure. This eMedTV article explains how hydrochlorothiazide works and offers information on its effects, dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.
HydroDIURIL is a drug used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention. This eMedTV page explains the uses and effects of HydroDIURIL and discusses alternatives to this medication, which is no longer manufactured.
Hydroxycitric acid is a substance often found in diet pills and weight loss supplements. This eMedTV Web page provides a detailed overview on the product, including information on how it works, possible side effects, dosing information, and more.
Hydroxycut is a weight-loss supplement that is available without a prescription. This page on the eMedTV Web site explains which products contain Hydroxycut, describes how the supplement is said to work, and discusses its safety and effectiveness.
When pressure inside blood vessels is too high, it is called hypertension. As this eMedTV resource explains, the cause is often unknown and symptoms can go unnoticed. Changes in diet and medications are common approaches in treating hypertension.
Hypertension increases the risk of heart attack and stroke by making the pressure inside blood vessels too high. This eMedTV article describes hypertension in detail, including why blood pressure matters and associated health risks.
Hyzaar is a prescription medicine used to treat high blood pressure. This selection from the eMedTV archives explains how this drug works and offers detailed information on the effects, dosages, and potential side effects of Hyzaar.
Ibandronate is a medicine that is prescribed to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. This eMedTV resource describes in detail how the drug works, explains when and how it should be taken, and lists possible side effects.
Ibuprofen is a medication used to treat pain, inflammation, fever, and stiffness. This eMedTV article provides an overview of ibuprofen, including information about how to take the drug as well as potential side effects it may cause.
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a disease that causes inflammation and scarring in the lungs. This eMedTV Web page provides a complete overview of the condition, including information on possible causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
The antidepressant imipramine comes in two forms -- imipramine hydrochloride and imipramine pamoate. This eMedTV article discusses the differences between the two imipramine products and explains what the drugs are used for.
Imipramine hydrochloride is a prescription drug used to treat both depression and bedwetting. This eMedTV article discusses the drug in more detail, including how the drug works, dosing information, and possible side effects.