eMedTV Health Topics A-Z

Lexapro

Generalized anxiety disorder and depression are often treated with Lexapro. This segment of the eMedTV Web site further describes this prescription drug and its other uses, as well as dosing information, side effects, strengths, and more.

Lexiva

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 this drug, explains when and how to take it, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Lialda

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 general dosing guidelines.

Librium

Librium is commonly prescribed 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.

Lice

Lice are tiny wingless insects that feed on a human's blood. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of the three different types of lice that affect humans, including information on symptoms, diagnosis, transmission, and treatment.

Lichen Sclerosus

Lichen sclerosus is a skin condition often affecting the genitals, and is more common in women than in men. This eMedTV article takes a closer look at this condition, including symptoms, treatment options, and how a diagnosis is made.

Licorice

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

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.

Lioresal

Lioresal may be prescribed to treat spasticity in people who have MS or a spinal cord problem. This eMedTV Web article explains how this medication works and offers an in-depth look at its effects, general safety precautions, and possible side effects.

Liothyronine

Liothyronine is a prescription medicine used for treating hypothyroidism and goiters. This eMedTV Web page describes how liothyronine works, explains when and how to take the drug, and offers general warnings and precautions to be aware of.

Lipitor

Lipitor is a medication used for the treatment of high cholesterol and high triglycerides. This eMedTV article provides an overview of the drug, including information about how it works, when and how to take it, potential side effects, and more.

Lipo-6

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.

Lipofen

Lipofen is a prescription fibrate drug licensed to treat unhealthy triglyceride and cholesterol levels. This eMedTV page describes how the medicine works, explains when and how to take it, and lists some of the potential side effects of the drug.

Lipovarin

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

Lipovox is a non-prescription supplement that may help people lose weight and improve acne and wrinkles. This eMedTV page offers an overview of the product, including information on its safety and effectiveness, as well as some general precautions.

Lipozene

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

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

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

Lithium is a prescription drug approved to help control symptoms of bipolar disorder. This page on the eMedTV Web site provides a detailed overview of the drug, including how it works, possible side effects, and tips on when and how to take it.

Lithobid

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.

Liver Cancer

Cancer that begins in the liver is known as primary liver cancer. This eMedTV article offers an overview of liver cancer, including information about its risk factors, its symptoms, and treatment options for the disease.

Liver Donation

Liver donation is a two-step process that involves a complete medical evaluation before the actual surgery. This eMedTV Web page explains the process, including a description of the medical evaluation and things to consider before donating.

Liver Donation Surgery

Liver donation surgery is the process of replacing someone's diseased liver with part of your healthy liver. This eMedTV article further discusses the purpose of the surgery and offers a detailed description of the surgery itself.

Liver Donation Surgery Recovery

After liver donation surgery, recovery consists of follow-up doctor visits and avoiding strenuous activity. This eMedTV segment offers more information on the recovery process, including what to expect and tips on relieving surgery-related pain.