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Rizatriptan is a drug used to treat migraines once they have started. This eMedTV article highlights how this prescription medicine works and when and how to take it, and also discusses rizatriptan side effects, dosing guidelines, and strengths.
RLS (restless legs syndrome) is characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs during inactivity. This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at RLS and its causes, symptoms, treatment options, and prognosis.
Rocephin is a prescription antibiotic that treats and prevents bacterial infections. This eMedTV page explores how Rocephin works, infections it is used to treat -- like meningitis, gonorrhea, and syphilis -- and how and when to take Rocephin.
Ropinirole is a dopamine agonist used to treat muscle rigidity and stiffness in diseases like Parkinson's. This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at ropinirole and its uses, dosing information, and potential side effects.
Affecting about 14 million Americans, rosacea is a condition that can cause pimples and red, thickened skin on the face and upper body. This eMedTV channel offers dozens of articles on rosacea symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Rosacea is a chronic condition that usually affects the face, causing redness, pimples, and thickened skin. This eMedTV page discusses causes, symptoms, treatment options, and self-care suggestions, including using sunscreen and mild moisturizer.
Rosiglitazone is a prescription medicine that lowers blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article explains how rosiglitazone works, covers potential side effects, and offers some tips on when and how to take the medication.
Rosiglitazone and glimepiride is a prescription medication that is approved to treat type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV resource explains how rosiglitazone and glimepiride works to lower blood sugar levels and lists some potential side effects of the drug.
Rosiglitazone and metformin is a medicine that can be prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes in adults. This eMedTV Web page explains how rosiglitazone and metformin works and offers general dosing information and precautions for the drug.
Rosuvastatin is a prescription drug used to treat a number of conditions related to heart disease. This eMedTV page discuses some specific uses for the drug (such as treating high cholesterol), as well as how it works and its possible side effects.
Rotavirus is a virus that may cause severe diarrhea, fever, and vomiting. As this eMedTV article explains, almost all children in the United States are likely to be infected with a rotavirus before their fifth birthday.
In February 2006, the FDA approved RotaTeq, a new rotavirus vaccine. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains the dosing schedule for the vaccine and discusses studies assessing its safety and effectiveness.
Rowasa is a medication used for treating ulcerative colitis affecting the rectum and last part of the colon. This eMedTV page explains how Rowasa works to improve symptoms of ulcerative proctitis and offers general dosing information for the medicine.
Rozerem, a prescription insomnia medicine, is used for helping those who have trouble falling asleep. This eMedTV Web page contains general information on Rozerem and its effects, dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.
RSD, or reflex sympathetic dystrophy, is characterized by continuous, intense pain that worsens over time. This eMedTV segment offers a description of the disorder, including causes, symptoms, treatment options, and prognosis.
As this eMedTV article explains, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a contagious virus that causes respiratory infections -- most of which are not serious. This Web page discusses the transmission, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment of RSV.