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Reactive arthritis is a type of arthritis that develops in response to an infection in the body. This eMedTV resource provides a detailed look at reactive arthritis, including information on its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Rebif is a prescription medicine that is used to treat multiple sclerosis. This article from the eMedTV archives explores how Rebif works and offers more information on its dosing guidelines, effects, and potential side effects.
Reclast is a prescription drug used to help treat the breakdown of bone associated with Paget's disease. This eMedTV segment provides a detailed look at the drug, including information on its effects, side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.
Reclipsen is a prescription birth control pill that works by stopping ovulation. This eMedTV resource discusses how Reclipsen works, describes when and how to take it, and explains what you should know before using this form of birth control.
This eMedTV Web page offers a detailed look at rectal bleeding, which can be a symptom of various diseases, from hemorrhoids to cancer. This page also explains the types of bleeding that can occur, possible causes, and treatment options.
Rectal cancer is a disease that occurs when cancer cells form in the tissue of the rectum. This eMedTV article discusses rectal cancer in detail, including information about risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease.
Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection
Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are defined as having 2 infections in 6 months or 3 in 1 year. This eMedTV article discusses recurrent UTIs and provides tips for preventing them, such as drinking plenty of water and cranberry juice.
Red clover is an herbal product that is claimed to relieve menopause symptoms. This selection from the eMedTV Web site provides an overview of red clover, including information on its effectiveness, possible side effects, and safety concerns.
Red yeast rice may help lower cholesterol because it can contain large amounts of lovastatin. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of red yeast rice, including information on how the product is fermented, possible side effects, and precautions.
This eMedTV page explains the process used when diagnosing reflex sympathetic dystrophy, including a description of common tests. The diagnostic process can be complicated because the symptoms are common and some people improve without treatment.
Relacore products are available over-the-counter and claim to help with weight loss. This eMedTV article provides a detailed look at Relacore, including information on how it supposedly works, its safety and effectiveness, side effects, and more.
This eMedTV article explores Relafen, a prescription drug used to treat pain, inflammation, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis and other conditions. This page also covers Relafen dosing, side effects, and strengths.
Relenza is a prescription drug that is used for preventing and treating the flu virus. This eMedTV page provides an overview of Relenza, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and tips on when and how to use this inhaled drug.
Relpax is a prescription medicine that is used to treat a migraine headache as it occurs. This eMedTV article explains how Relpax works to relieve migraine symptoms, outlines some of its potential side effects, and offers tips on taking the drug.
Remeron is a prescription medication that is approved to help treat depression. This eMedTV article explains how the medication works, highlights some of its potential side effects, and offers tips on when and how to take the medication.
Remicade is a prescription medication that is approved to treat certain inflammatory conditions. This eMedTV page explains how the drug works to relieve symptoms of these conditions, lists potential side effects, and covers general dosing guidelines.
Reminyl is the name under which Razadyne was originally sold. As this portion of the eMedTV library explains, this name was changed awhile ago because many people confused Reminyl with a similar-sounding medication called Amaryl.
Repaglinide is a prescription drug that is licensed to lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV Web page explains how the drug works to increase insulin production, lists potential side effects, and offers tips on taking it.
Requip is a dopamine agonist that helps relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome. This eMedTV page further describes this drug and its uses, as well as dosage guidelines and potential side effects.
Rescriptor is a prescription medicine that is licensed for treating HIV and AIDS. This article on the eMedTV Web site describes the drug in detail, including information on its effects, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.
Someone with restless legs syndrome has an almost irresistible urge to move the legs. This eMedTV page describes what you'll learn on eMedTV's Restless Legs Syndrome Channel, such as what causes this urge to move the legs and ways to help relieve it.
As this eMedTV article explains, restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs; it results in an almost irresistible urge to move the legs. This page covers RLS and its causes, symptoms, and prognosis.