Although I am living now in a place where malaria is not endemic, this sickness still exists but more in the north of Botswana. It was always advised by the doctor to take any anti malarial if I would go to areas where malaria is present. My family and …

Theraflu has always been one of my favorite products to use when I have a cold accompanied by a sore throat. Though I like the original version, it is not always ideal to take a medication that makes me drowsy and unable to function for the day. I needed something …

I had always heard that taking Vitamin C will make you feel better if you have a cold or sore throat. I never really paid much attention to it though. I stopped by my father’s house one day and told him that I had a scratchy throat. He immediately …

I fought with myself over whether or not I wanted to take anxiety medication. I had never felt the anxiety symptoms they way I was feeling them before. It was so different I swore I was sick with something. When I went to my doctor about my anxiety symptoms, …

Dayquil is an over the counter medicine used to treat cold symptoms.
Dayquil is made by Vicks. Dayquil is about 5 dollars a bottle. I like that I can find a medicine which works well without having to go to the doctor.
I find Dayquil works very quickly and works for …

I just found this eye doctor through my insurance. I went to them because they were the closest preferred provider. But I am so glad I chose them! Every single person I have dealt with has been extremely friendly and helpful. Even the people who took my information on …

This review is about the original Allegra allergy medication, not Allegra D. The difference is that Allegra D has pseudo ephedrine in it, and to me this is the ultimate difference. The original Allegra allergy medication does absolutely nothing for me when I am truly having a …

My husband caught a bad cold over the holidays, and was driving me crazy with his continuous coughing. He managed to get some relief at night with some strong cough syrup, but for the daytime, it was not a good idea because it contains a sleeping aid and it …

I don’t get sick often but when I do I go down hard. I mean bed-ridden can’t move don’t wanna stay awake feeling. Sometimes though it’s just so hard to go to sleep and I feel so bad. I take two Tylenol PM tablets and within 30 minutes I …

I have always had menstrual cramps when my menstrual cycle came around, but it was only until a couple years ago when I was in my mid to late teens when my mother decided to buy Midol, a brand of pain killer for menstrual cramps that I had seen …

I tried taking this over-the-counter medication because I was having backaches and had trouble sleeping due to being uncomfortable because of the backaches. I didn’t want to take anything real strong that might cause dependence. I tried Advil PM because I researched this medication and learned it …

I have a lot of seasonal allergies which pop up through the year. Usually from the beginning of spring to the end of autumn my allergies can be extremely bad for long periods of time. A few years ago when I had almost a month of bad …

Weakness forced me to contact my physician. For obvious reason I was advised to go for some pathological tests. It was prerecorded to my doctor that I was diabetic and had been on oral medication for last fifteen years. While the reports reached it became evident that oral medication …

During allergy season the dust and dirt can really get the best of me. It leaves my eyes red and irritated. Along with that my eyes suffer from dryness. I hate when my eyes are irritated because they are already very sensitive. I can’t stand to have anything in …

I have two little kids so it is must to have basic medicines at home. Like any other sensible mom I wanted to keep a remedy for my kids in case they get hurt while playing. I preferred specially a cream to use for all purpose like small cut …

Ibuprofen is an extremely effective medication for many pain causing ailments. It can be used for the flu, the common cold, pre menstrual discomfort and migraine relief, to name just a few. Rarely do I have a migraine, but occasionally I do get severe headaches and do become a …

Today I woke up with my eyes looking really red, as if I have been crying all night. I was horrified to see my eyes looking this way. Not only that, but my eyes had a weird itching to it that lasted the period of most of the day.
I …

Few months back since last few weeks I was going through some tough situations of my life, and there was a lot of tension and stress on me. Because of that I could not sleep properly, and the day I used to feel very tired because of incomplete sleep. …

I found out the last time I visited my gynecologist that I had a uterine fibroid. I had some outpatient tests down and found out it was benign. Fibroids can cause pain and heavy bleeding during menstration.They are very common in women past the age of 45.
I decided I …

I have always suffered from extremely painful periods. I doubt if anyone in the world gets more painful periods than me; the cramps I get are so debilitating that without painkillers I would just have to go to bed and not go anywhere for a few days. …

I live in the mountainous region of the Philippines which is basically a tropical region. During the cold months which is from September to February I often suffer from allergic rhinitis especially during the early morning and late afternoon. My head nurse who happen to suffer the same problem …

I was surprised to find this liquid pain reliever for adults one day at the drugstore. I had always wondered why adult pain relievers were only available in pill form even though there are many adults who are physically unable to swallow a pill because of various medical and …

During the summer, I was doing some outdoor work, gardening and trimming the bushes. As I was finishing up, I felt my arm start to itch and when I looked at it, it was starting to get red. I figured I scratched it on the bushes that …

I was talking to my best friend the other day and she was telling me that her sister-in-law who is a nurse had seen how she downed Motrin down like candy and was appalled by the fact that she had to eat that many in order to get some relief …

I couldn’t believe it! I was searching the internet for a nasal spray that I usually order because it’s not carried in stores any more, and found a Vicks nasal spray! My husband and I love our vicks vapor rub, which is great for a basic stuffy nose, but …

I have been constipated for the past few days and my mother recommended that I try using Dulcolax. She often would take Dulcolax when she has problems with constipation, so she swears by this medicine and gave me a single tablet. Actually I have heard of Dulcolax tablets being …

I am 30 pounds overweight. The doctor prescribed this for me and it does not seem to do much. The pill seems to cut the cravings a little bit, but not as much as I expected. Sometimes it makes me a little dizzy. I am …

Let’s see. Right now I have about four different kinds of cough syrups, four different kinds of cold and flu tablets, two medicated chest rubs, three bags of cough drops, and another handful of allergy medications sitting in my pantry, all purchased within the last three weeks because I …

I can’t even begin to count the number of medications my husband and I have taken over the years, and that’s just the over-the-counter variety! As a child, our parents seemed stuck on particular products, which we carried with us into adulthood, and as we became parents, we discovered …

Equate Extra Strength Pain Reliever brought no relief to me. I tried using these pills instead of Tylenol for my occasional headaches, hoping to save on the cost, and they do not help. Maybe it is just me; my husband says he had used Equate pills before and they …

Last month I had what I though was an awful cold. I had sinus headaches, nausea, congestion, and a horrible cough. The cough was so bad, that I could not sleep. I tried over the counter cough syrup, cough drops, and cold medicine. Nothing was helping. …

I have lots of varicose even before I gave birth to my kids. When I was younger, they were not very noticeable nor that uncomfortable. But lately, they were giving me pain and a lot of discomfort. I suppose, they looked and felt worse after giving birth. In addition, …

At certain times of the year, my allergies are worse than others, but they are always present. When I come in contact with cats, they really act up. I have two big dogs that don’t affect me in the least, but if I am near a cat, my …

Anyone whose child has experienced an asthma attack probably has one of these. For those not familiar with this product, AeroChamber Plus Z Stat is an anti-static Valved Holding Chamber (aVHC) for use with metered dose inhalers (e.g. Ventolin Inhaler). I was not aware that such a product existed …

I have two boys, both teenagers now and, luckily, throughout their life, they’ve been sick very few times, and when they have been sick, I’ve been lucky enough that they’ve rarely had to go to the doctor. Usually it’s just a cold or a mild flu, and some consistent …

Due to the stress that is life, I occasionally need some sort of sleep aid. I use to purchase bottles of Tylenol PM or Bayer’s PM, but at around 7 bucks a bottle, depending on how many pills you get per bottle, it quickly began to add up…and not in …

When my son had an earache, I knew I had to do something to help him get over it but I didn’t want to take him to the doctor and have him put my son on antibiotics. I much rather use an herbal remedy that won’t harm any …

In these modern days, the food we consume is mainly of the “Junk” variety and whilst it tastes good, sometimes looks good; it is generally not that good for us. It is an old saying that now is relevant of “Prevention is better than a cure” and it has …

At their worst, my migraines keeps me pinned on the bed the whole day, not wanting to do anything. It’s terrible how it keeps me from functioning and wasting a day or two just staying in bed wishing the pain will go. At times, when I work too much, …

People are prone to diseases due to some factors such as unhealthy lifestyle, stress, or low immune system. To combat these problems, we need to take some vitamin supplements. One essential vitamin is Vitamin C or ascorbic acid. It can be found from the fruits that we eat. Guava …

I could build a house out of the boxes of all the allergy medications I’ve used over the last ten years. A whole HOUSE! That’s how many differen’t products I’ve tried. Some of them work, but because I have allergies year round, they tend to lose their effectiveness as …

Sometimes, I really get a bad head and body aches which are so intolerable that I just have to lie down. Maybe, it is the beginning of a flu or something bigger but it is very exasperating. For this type of pain, paracetamol is not good enough for me.
I …

Heartburn has been my worst enemy for the longest. I quite frankly get tired of dealing with it, but haven’t been able to get rid of it fully. In the mean time I jump from medication to medication to see which one will work best for me. One that …

Diabetes runs in our family, and I had previously been a big fan of the Accuchek system of drawing blood to monitor blood glucose levels, that was until my Pharmacist suggested I try the new Contour meter. This meter is made by www.ascensia.ca and it is the best diabetic …

I was prescribed Vicodin as a pain reliever to help manage pain that I suffer from severe migraines. I was reluctant to try this medication because I have tried other prescription strength pain relievers and suffered side effects that actually made me feel worse. However, my headaches …

I had learned earlier in age to watch my blood pressure. It never gets too high, but this is because I monitor it and make sure that it is treated as necessary. A doctor that I had seen in the past told me that taking one low dose aspirin …

I consider imodium loperamide a great medicine for diarrhea or “loose bowel movement.” Once you experience LBM take a tablet of imodium loperamide and healing will come within one to two hours after …

Acnesol is the best medicament available for the Acnes i guess. It is manufactured by the Systopic laboratories and available in both Lotion as well as Gel form. If you are having problem with single single acnes anywer on the body,you can try the gel or tube form. And …

I have indoor and outdoor allergies that cause my nose to run, my eyes to water and my asthma to act up. One of the homeopathic medicines I take to help treat my allergy symptoms and relieve them is the Heel BHI Allergy Homeopathic Medication Tablets. I find the …

I obtained a 4 ounce bottle of this oral spray recently as part of a trial offer. They charged my credit card for the bottle and shipping and handling.
The number one problem with the trial offer is that they admit it takes much longer than the trial to …