I remember taking medicine when I was 20 yrs. old for my sore throat. Yes! The effectivity of this medicine is good. My sore throat was gone after 3 days of taking this drug. However, here are some side effects of this drug to ME(pls. note that different people …

My son is now in High school and you better believe that one of the things that we deal with on a daily basis is the fact that he has acne. I never thought much of it because when I was younger that was something that we dealt with and …

Vital C ascorbic acid was given to me as a sample from a medical representative. She added it’s a relatively new supplement from an affiliated pharmaceutical company. I was just recuperating from a debilitating cold and thought it was fitting that I take vitamin supplements in order …

In general, Nexium is a great medicine to take to relieve acid reflux and/or heartburn. I have pretty bad acid reflux, and every time I take Nexium, I do not have acid reflux after I eat. The capsule is very easy to swallow. This is very good for people …

Since childhood, I was allergic to any spicy food. But after I started taking Avil 25 every time after I eat anything like that, my allergy was just gone. But the only problem with this is if you start taking it on regular basis then you have to switch …

Efexor XR (Australia) or Effexor XR (USA)- Venlafaxine HCl - is an extended release antidepressant of the category SNRI - serotonin-noradrenaline(USA = norepinephrine) reuptake inhibitor.
I write with personal experience of this drug for over 3 1/2 years, and personal experience with most other classes and brands of antidepressants since …

I had occasion to see Dr. Sonia Liu MD due to a knee injury. Actually, she wasn’t the doctor I had an appointment with, but she was filling in for another physician who was unable to conduct the examination. My situation was a bit unusual in that …

I began taking Topomax 400mg a night (this is a high dose) as a mood stabilizer and for weight loss. It works! I lost 30 lbs in approximately 9 months and have managed to keep most of the weight off over the last two and a half …

Methylprednisolone (brand names include Medrol) is a steroid prescribed for the treatment of inflammation, and normally taken orally as a series of tablets. It is frequently used in the treatment of arthritis and inflammatory respiratory conditions like asthma and bronchitis.
I have taken methylprednisolone tablets several times when asthma-related …

I had acute tonsillitis about 6 months ago and had high grade fever because of it. I tried to check my tonsils and I found out that both were severely inflamed and there were dots of whitish pus attached to them. I was rather very painful, even …

Several years ago I signed up to be a Melaleuca distributor. While I liked a few of their products, it wasn’t beneficial for me to pay the membership dues with the quantity of product I was personally using. One product I do still get from a friend is Melaleuca …

The oral contraceptive known as “the Pill” has worked for me for over five years. The two types I have taken are Ortho Tri-cyclen and Trinessa, which is the generic brand for Ortho. Both are for a 28-day cycle and regulate your period. I have not gotten pregnant while …

When you have a small child in the house, you have to take care on all fronts from protection to basic hygiene. In spite of taking all precautions, they sometimes fall ill.
Then you have to rush to doctors and pay heavy fees for the prescription.
My little daughter has the …

This product has been around a long time but it is still a popular medicine for cold and flu season. I keep a box of this at my house at all times as my husband and I both really like it. I purchased this product at Wal-Mart for about …

My daughter who is 5 years of age. When ever she fell sick I used to gave her Amoxicillin antibiotics. When ever I gave her amoxicillin she had her tummy upset and there is no improvement in her condition. I discussed this with her doctor she changed her …

I went to the doctor’s office some month’s ago and was diagnosed with an ear infection in by my general practitioner. Along with a bottle of ear drops and some cataflam tablets, since I was having some pain with it, she also prescribed some Augmentin 1GM tablets for …

Being a 22 year old woman, I think that I have a good looking body and my skin is fare and I’m also happy with this. Now I am going share my experience with ( Daktarin cream). I was quite sceptic as there isn’t much talk or reviews about …

I had been prescribed Hexidine mouthwash by my dentist after I had gone for scaling . It is a 160 ml transparent bottle manufactured by icpa health products and is blue in colour. As per my dentist’s prescription I was to use this mouthwash twice daily.
The mouth wash is …

Since I started my period during my teenage years and before I got pregnant with my first child, I experienced painful monthly cramps on the first day which hurt so much that I always ended up missing school or work because I was confined to the bed to rest. …

I’ve been using Periactin for about a month now because about 3 months ago I underwent surgery, and I lost a lot of weight as an effect. I was at 107 pounds at 5 foot 8 inches and that made me really underweight. I didn’t like the way I …

Upon coming in to work today I realized that I might have made a mistake by not calling out. Not only was my monthly friend in for a visit, but also it was a hellish visit that seemed to include not only cramps but also nausea, chills, and even …

I have used the Anderson Ridge Veterinary Hospital for years as my primary veterinary care for my dogs and cat. Dr. Scarmardo is wonderful with the animals and a pleasure to deal with. The staff is caring and professional. They are always great about working you …

I have had psoriasis for about 20 years and have recently found considerable relief with the occasional use of Clobetasol Proprionate ointment.
My most common problem areas are my elbows, my feet and some small patches on my wrists. Sometimes my psoriasis flare-ups have been severe, with acute itching, …

For those of you who suffer frequently from allergies and do not like paying full price for medicine like Claratin, Berkley and Jensen brand Loratadine is a great product for you. A few years back I had been tired of paying the expensive price for name brand …

The Alfred AI Dupont Hospital for Children, otherewise known as Nemours, is located in the heart of Wilmington Delaware, and is perhaps one of the most notorious hospitals for children on in the United States of America. Not only does Nemours commonly obtain only the most recent technology …

There is always a reason to have some sort of pain reliever in my house if not for me than for my kids which are now old enough to take adult medications, and now it’s easier for me to keep things in the house because I don’t have to …

While I was on vacation in the UK, I sprained my ankle terribly when I slipped and fell on uneven castle grounds. It began to swell and my friend insisted I go to the emergency room. I agreed as it was getting quite painful.
My experience in …

I have had heartburn and acid reflux for as far back as I can remember. It is there all the time - I would wake up with it and go to bed with it. Then I ate Tums like candy and believe I was putting on weight …

Being a mother of two small children make me more alert about any kind of virus or bacteria that can come inside my kids body. That’s why I always try to give them extra vitamins and try to prepare my cupboard with some emergency medicines in the house. I …

I have tried several different medications to treat my insomnia, from over-the-counter products, to prescriptions, and even home remedies.
A while back, my doctor suggested I try Lunesta. I had high hopes for this product since I had heard good things about it. I had also seen all …

Stresstabs is probably the best thing you can take if you suffer from stress and anxiety; depression due to imbalance or chronic colds/flu etc. Stresstabs are stock full of vitamins. In the summer of 09 I experienced extreme anxiety and stress which caused me to become slightly depressed. I …

I suffer from renal stone problem and gets that acute attack some times which is just about unbearable. The pain starts from the backbones and moves forward to the kidney in such a way that it almost takes away your breath.There is nothing much I can do on such …

Equate: Antifungal Cream Athlete’s Foot Cream is a product that I used to use, but I no longer do, and it is not because it was not effective, but I simply found a product that makes it easier, quicker and less messy to apply. That product is Equate: Athlete’s …

It’s getting to be that time of year when the bugs are out in full force. I am ready with my bottle of , Burt’s Bees Outdoor Bug Bite Relief. It is a life saver. I recommend this for any age person. It should be taken with you whenever …

This is the second cough syrup I have tried from Sainsbury’s own brand and, just like the other one, this works really well. It is called —˜Sainsbury’s Glycerin Honey & Lemon Cough Syrup’ and it is intended to relief a tickly cough and a sore throat. I …

I have given my share of criticism about the local Shopko store here in Beaver Dam. But, I wanted to take a few minutes to praise their optical center; simply because I truly enjoyed my experience there.
A couple of weeks ago, my oldest daughter work up with a left …

My hands tend to get very dried and cracked. In fact, they get so bad at times that they bleed. I needed something that would work hard on getting my hands back in shape. I had heard that Corn Husker’s Lotion was amazing to help dried, cracked and bleeding …

Lantus was prescribed to me by my doctor to help control my diabetes. The insulin comes in a small vial and is clear. The medicine has to be put in a syringe and injected into the muscle area of the body. I normally give myself injections of Lantus in …

I purchased the Relion Ultima blood glucose monitor at Walmart after learning that the replacement strips for the monitor my doctor recommended were extremely expensive.
As a diabetes patient I have used several different monitors over the years so I have a pretty good grasp on what features are standard …

My mother and I suffer from low back pain. I was assigned to a surgical unit where rehabilitative medicine is also done I often encounter the use of topical gels to soothe aching muscles and joints. When it was time for me and my mom to have or physical …

Tylenol 8 Hour gel tabs have been the only pills available over the counter that have effectively provided relief for my husband’s pain associated with the metal rod and ten screws he has in his thigh and knee (placed there after an automobile accident three years ago). After prescriptions …

Psychological reasons like the lost of your husband or wife, a family member, friends or other problems that give you some fear can cause many trouble in your life.
Paroxitine Eg is a good medicine to feel you better. It doesn’t work immediately, it takes at least 3 weeks before …

It was my first time to use Dalacin-C Clindamycin 300mg capsule last week. I consulted my dermatologist because of a big pimple that formed on top of my nose. It was so painful, it gave me throbbing headaches and it gave me some embarassment because my nose …

I recently tried using stacker 2 to lose weight. im a little on the heavy side and though that taking these pills would be a good way to get rid of some excess weight. i didnt lose any weight, but these pills had me constantly on edge. i think …

My husband is a smoker and I can categorize him as a medium to a heavy smoker depending on the amount of stress he has which is plenty at the moment. I read somewhere that the 3 factors contributing most to stress are: divorce, a new job and relocation. …

I was going through a lot of pain with the last cold that I had. My head was aching because of all of the congestion. I was dealing with my eyes watering and couldn’t even really breath in without wanting to sneeze. It was a really horrible feeling and …

I just saw this laying around my sister’s house, and it’s actually for her little baby. I asked her about it, because it was barely used. She said that she tried giving it to her two year old, but didn’t get the desired effect. She said it was too …

There is one antibiotic that does not really have any effect on me. It is Erythromycin. I know it could not treat colds, flue or other viral infection as its products descriptions states but I know that many of my relatives and friends are cured from their tonsillitis by …

When I went to the doctor some time ago, I was diagnosed with an ear infection, and Cataflam 50mg Tablets were one of the three medications that was prescribed for me.
The Cataflam was a strong painkiller that was prescribed for me in order to numb the excruciating pain …

I have had an ongoing prescription for Xanax now for probably 15 years or so. It was originally prescribed to me for anxiety. It works like a tranquilizer in that it has a very sedative effect. One thing you need to know up front is that …