I am not a big fan of aspirin as I have found that Ibuprofen seems to do a better job for relieving my headache pains. I decided to try the Ecotrin when I had a good coupon for it. I figured I really had nothing to lose. It would …

Forget Jesus of Nazareth this miracle drug is what you need when you are in pain.
When I have cluster headaches I usually beg the powers above for death. Cluster headaches can be 100 times more intense than migraines and are based on circadian body rhythms.
Before getting Sumatriptan I wasted …

I probably would say that I get the Cold pretty easily. It’s really annoying and I’m sure no one likes to get sick, but I really hate the Cold and Flu in general. I first tried this Medicine a good couple of years ago and I tend to always …

I’m definitely the least healthy of all member within my household. I have been a severe asthmatic basically since birth, along with severe allergies to every-thing from that which is enviromental to certain foods such as peanuts, seafood and eggs. Even on a medicine cabinet\’s worth of prescription …

Due to severe cold and cough- I was finding it very difficult to breathe normally. Blowing my nose every now and then just gave me relief for another few minutes. I was feeling terribly uncomfortable and just needed a remedy to help me get some relief from my blocked …

Cough and cold is common complain of children. As immunity power of children are low they easily has either allergic, bacterial or viral infection. If not treated easily causes into pneumonitis.
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Alprazolam is drug of choice in case of anxiety. Though anxiety may occur at any age, but this drug is not advisable to children. Anxiety may occur due to any reasons like death of near relative, witness of any horrible incidence, exam fear, preoperative, post-operative etc. In anxiety patients …

My youngest daughter who has a sensitive skin gets all sorts of skin problems. One of these problems is eczema. The last time she had one, our family doctor prescribed Cutivate cream. This is a topical cream which comes in a 30 g squeeze tube and is made …

I have used this product with both my 9-year old and my 2-year old and it works well. The taste is a not so terrible tropical flavor. It costs around $4 and is good for providing relief without sleepy side effects. It contains Guaifenesin (the same stuff in Mucinex) …

I have been trying to quit smoking for some time now, and in desperation I bought Nicoderm Stop Smoking System Step 1, to help me accomplish my goal. This pack of 7 patches was to last one week, with one fresh Nicoderm patch to be applied every 24 hours.
I …

When it comes to kids you have to be careful when it comes to the medicines that you use. You also have to watch what type of laxatives that you give them. You don’t want to force their body to digest something that is either harsh or rough 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 …

I have been suffering more pain than usual and wanted to get away from taking NSAID drugs. Though those type of medications work best for me, I found that it was upsetting my stomach quite often. In fear of developing ulcers I decided it was time to move away …

Even as a mother, I was a little hesitant to try anything with the word “colostrum” in the title, especially at $12 a bottle (120 count). But, after reading a little about the product, I figured it might be worth a shot. I have two children, both boys and …

I take a lot of Vitamin C and other vitamins, to keep colds away from my poor immune system, and though I still get the occasional sinus cold, I am able to rebound in a much faster time, and do not feel as run down as I once did …

Seasonale is a birth control pill that has been on the market for quite some time now. It is commonly distributed by doctors and has, for the most part, earned its reputation as being a reliable method of providing birth control for couples across America. One side effect …

Moov pain relief cream has been a part of my family first aid kit since last few years. It is one of the best products available in the market for back pain as well as chronic neck aches. My parents are quite old and they have used it regularly with …

The last time I got a tattoo, I remembered that using antibiotic ointment was much better than any lotion or cream that they may suggest. My tattoo that I used ointment on came out brighter and nicer than any other that I have. I wanted to make sure that …

I have been a person with allergies all my life. I’m allergic to dust, pollen, cats, dogs, pretty much anything with fur. This has really been unfortunate for me, as I love animals and being outside whenever possible. After a visit to my allergist last fall, Singulair was recommended …

My son suffers from Autism. Autism is a mysterious disease that affects a person’s communication and social skills. he is currently getting speech and physical therapy at the Adena Regional Medical Center, and I couldn’t be happier.
We sat in on the first few sessions to see if we could …

So here is the list of my allergy symptoms that I suffer every year for about six months at a stretch (and getting longer when every new year rolls around): I have constant itching inside my mouth, especially the roof of my mouth, my throat, and the sides of …

Antiseptic creams and powders have always been a major medical aid in my home. My all time favorite antiseptic has always been the Neosporin brand (both in the powdered and cream form). But this time when I had been experiencing a deep cut wound due to a minor accident …

My doctor recommended that I take Magnesium 250 mg twice a day for the treatment of hot flashes that I was experiencing after undergoing a hysterectomy. The hot flashes came almost immediately and were so unbearable that they were disruptive to my day to day living. Sleeping …

It had been three years since my last eye examination and with my insurance coming to an end, I thought I’d take advantage and get a new exam and an updated pair of glasses while I could. My insurer listed several possibilities, including the place I’d gone to …

Hyland’s Calms Forte Sleep Aid, Tablets is a great choice for nights when you can not sleep due to stressing about certain things. If I am worried about something, then I simply take a couple of these tablets and then fall asleep within the hour. These tablets are all …

I don’t often have problems going to the restroom, but have found myself dealing with this issue a lot lately. I know that my mother has had this same problem for years and asked what she suggested. She told me to try the Equate Women’s Laxative Tablets. I did …

Alka-Seltzer seems to be a little wonder drug for those with stomach pains. During an experiment using Alka-Seltzer in my chemistry lab, I was suprised to find that most of my fellow students didn’t even know what it was for! If you’ve ever been sick or been nauseated for …

There are so many food supplements being sold in the market now. Some are for liver, heart and kidney. One supplement can handle all the work for all our organs. It can take care of your heart, liver, kidney, eyesight and even blood flows. Quantumin was bought by my …

I am a big fan of Vaseline products. The stuff has been around since I was a child and it has so many different house hold uses that I keep a jar around just because it’s handy. However, I was at Wal-Mart last winter looking for more Carmex when …

Sominex Herbal is a herbal remedy for insomnia. You can buy it over the counter at most drugstores and health food stores. The good news is this is a herbal remedy that really works.
Sominex contains passion flower, valerian and hops and although you should check with your doctor if …

Alprazolam is a medication prescribed to treat anxiety and panic attacks. I have been taking Alprazolam for about a year due to a lot of scary situations occurring in my life. Alprazolam is very effective and as such it is a commonly misused medication. The …

If there is anything in our house that we can’t live without, it would be our Tums chewable antacid tablets.
My wife and I both love spicy foods but our stomachs don’t. And, the foods have different effects on both of us. She gets gassy, I get heartburn. We found …

It happens sometimes, you have a fungus infection in your mouth. It is painful and difficult to eat with such an infection.
Dakarin oral gel is a good medicine to treat it. The most important substance in this product is miconazole.
This oral gel will also be used by other bacterial …

Lunesta is a prescription medication used to treat severe insomnia. However, I don’t feel it is quite as strong as Ambien, another prescription sleep medication. The two are similar. There is a factor that causes Lunesta to benefit over Ambien in the eyes of many doctors lately.
Prescription sleep …

I was prescribed Effexor for anxiety and depression and continued taking it for seven months.
The most noticeable difference for me over the first week was increased tiredness which helped me because I had been having trouble getting to sleep. Over time this became irritating because I could not …

I hate getting sick with a cold/flu in the winter time, but I especially hate getting sick with a cold/flu in the winter while I’m in school. Last winter I came down with a really bad cold. I was so congested and I just kept coughing up mucous, sneezing, …

A couple months ago I came down with a really horrible cold/flu. My aunts mom had come down with a cold/flu too a couple weeks before I did and she offered to give me a bag of all the medicine she used to get better. One of the biggest …

St. Luke’s Medical Center located at E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue Quezon City is the first and one of the only two JCIA accredited hospitals in the Philippines as of today. My grandfather has been admitted in this hospital and i can say that although its service is quite expensive …

One week ago, I got cold and fever because of the unpredictable weather that often happen in my city now. Sometimes in one day it’s feels so hot, but in the next day it rainy all day long. Sometimes yje weather also change drastically, from hot suddenly become cold …

I have used this Robitussin syrup for cough and chest congestion before, it is recommended too to those who suffer from flu and cold. It helps expectorate phlegm that accompanied by cough.It was advised to took this Robitussin, but I was just relieve within 2 weeks.
This Robitussin syrup was …

This is one of my mother’s finds for my nieces and nephews when she visited California last year. Our family has always stayed away from antibiotics as much as possible, and when my mom saw one of her friends giving Children’s Tylenol to one of her grandkids, my mother …

When it comes to skin, I am very much careful and particular. That is why I want around to be clean and order. But no matter how I take care of everything around me, still I cannot avoid catching some skin disorder and infection and I really hate it. …

I call this the knock out pill. I was diagnosed with Venous Thrombosis more than a year ago and suffered severe migraine attacks. The doctors couldn’t use blood thinners to take out the clot in my brain, because I was hemorrhaging. I didn’t want to go through surgery either, …

My little problem with sensitive teeth started a little after I had been involved in a minor car accident (I don’t know if the accident had anything to do with it though) and since then I have gone through about four products to provide relief for the pain caused …

Yes folks, after buying a second hand pair of shoes, I found myself the unlucky recipient of a plantar wart. Immediatly I went to the drug store, to get some help. Dr. Scholl’s has always been a brand I trust, (love their insoles) so naturally I didn’t go the …

This is a paedatric anti-pyretic susupension prescribed for treating fever. My baby(now around 18 months old) has been using this medication since she was a year old.Intially she was prescribed Crocin Paedatric syrup for fever but it didn’t quite suit her. She was thereafter precribed Junimol , dosage - …

A few months ago, I was admitted in the hospital with a diagnosis of Pneumonia. I was on numerous treatments including Co-trimoxazole, but this didn’t seem to work for me. My attending physician then decided to shift me to Atavaquone (Mepron) to see how I would respond to this …

It amazes even me sometimes the kinds of products I come across. I like to try new products on a regular basis mostly because I just never know what’s going to work better than others. Any time someone in the house gets sick, I typically pick up something different, …

Upon moving into our house, I made a point to find a family doctor that would be suitable for myself, my husband, and our two pre-teen boys. I stumbled across Anchor Bay Family Medical Clinic while trying to find some place that accept PPO insurance. Since I’d never heard …

Salonpas Pain Relieving Patch comes in a small box and the patches are even smaller. Each patch is about 2 1/2 by 1 1/2 inches. While the patches seem small, they deliver quite a punch to muscle and joint pain. Each patch contains Camphor, Menthol and Methyl Salicylate. To …