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Restoril

Restoril is a drug used for the treatment of insomnia. This eMedTV article provides a complete overview of this sleep medication, including information on the drug's dosing guidelines, available strengths, and possible side effects.

Retinoblastoma

Retinoblastoma is a type of cancer affecting the eye that usually occurs in children under the age of 5. This eMedTV article offers an overview of this condition, including information about its symptoms, its diagnosis, and its treatment.

Retrovir

Retrovir is approved for the treatment of HIV infection and AIDS. This eMedTV Web page describes the effects of the drug in detail, explains what you should know before taking it, lists possible side effects that can occur, and more.

Rett Syndrome

A relatively rare condition, Rett syndrome is a type of autism spectrum disorder. This part of the eMedTV Web site takes a closer look at Rett syndrome, including how it develops, who it affects, and what causes it.

Reyataz

Reyataz is a prescription drug that is approved to treat HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV article explains how Reyataz helps prevent HIV from multiplying, describes when and how to take the drug, and lists side effects that may occur with treatment.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Characterized by painful swelling of the joints, rheumatoid arthritis is a type of autoimmune disease. This eMedTV resource explores rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, treatment options, and prognosis -- as well as how often the disease occurs.

Rhinocort Aqua

Rhinocort Aqua is a prescription nasal spray used to treat seasonal and perennial nasal allergy symptoms. This eMedTV resource discusses specific uses for the drug, explains how to use the nasal spray, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Rhinophyma

Rhinophyma is a condition associated with rosacea in which a person has an enlarged, bulbous, and red nose. This eMedTV archives offers an in-depth look at this medical condition, with information on symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Rhinovirus

The rhinovirus is the cause of the common cold in an estimated 30 to 35 percent of all adults. This eMedTV article explains how this virus is transmitted and offers treatment tips and prevention strategies.

Rimantadine

Rimantadine is a prescription drug that is licensed to both treat and prevent the flu. This eMedTV Web page explains how rimantadine works and offers a more in-depth look at the medicine's effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.

Riomet

Riomet is one of the medications used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This segment of the eMedTV library describes the drug in detail, including how it works, possible side effects, tips for people taking the medication, and more.

Risedronate

Risedronate is used to treat osteoporosis and Paget's disease. This eMedTV article offers a complete overview of the drug, including detailed information on its uses, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and when and how to take it.

Risedronate and Calcium

Risedronate and calcium is a drug used to prevent and treat osteoporosis. This portion of the eMedTV library provides a detailed overview of the drug, including information on its effects, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.

Risperdal

Risperdal is a prescription medicine used to treat bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and autism. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Risperdal, highlighting how it works, offering tips on taking the medication, and listing potential side effects.

Risperidone

Risperidone is a medication used to treat bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and irritability due to autism. This eMedTV resource offers an overview of risperidone, including information on how it works, dosing guidelines, and possible side effects.

Ritalin

Ritalin is a medication that has been approved for the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy. This page of the eMedTV Web site describes in detail how the drug works and offers information on dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.

Ritalin LA

Ritalin LA is a prescription medicine that is used to treat ADHD in children. This page on the eMedTV Web site describes how the medication works and further explores its effects, possible side effects, and general dosing information.

Ritalin SR

Ritalin SR is an extended-release medicine that is licensed to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. This page of the eMedTV Web site explains how the drug works, describes its effects, and lists possible side effects to look out for.

Ritonavir

Ritonavir is a medication often used as part of an HIV "cocktail" for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. This eMedTV page further explains what ritonavir is used for, lists possible side effects that may occur, and offers dosing information for the drug.

Rivastigmine

Rivastigmine is a prescription drug used to treat dementia caused by Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV page describes the effects of this medication, explains how and when to take it, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Rivastigmine Patch

The rivastigmine patch is commonly used to treat dementia caused by Parkinson's or Alzheimer's. This eMedTV page explains how to use the patch, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists potential side effects that may occur.