During my course of chemotherapy, there have been a few times that I had contracted infections that would otherwise be non-fatal to others but life-threatening to me. This was because my immune system had been weakened by the chemotherapy agents and getting even a simple flu virus could spell …

I am only taking one medicine when I suffer my pain like headache and backache, and allergic rhinitis. And this is Acetaminopehn-PM 500 mg a day, I am taking it after a full meal. I prefer the extra strength brand of Acetaminophen which is Tylenol. But what I like …

Vicks is one of those names that has been around for quite sometime. I used it as a kid and I remember that it was always a staple in our home growing up. I do not use it all the time as an adult but every now and then …

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, there are many pains that we can come into contact with. Some of these are minor, such as a basic headache or fever which does not hinder much of our daily routine other than being a minor annoyance. Of course, if …

I got on Celexa after several failed attempts to regain happiness and functionality on Lamictal, Paxil, and Wellbutrin. Before I was even prescribed this medicine, I was nervous because my nurse informed me that it was in the same family as Paxil, which I had horrible experiences with. …

If you are thinking of taking Xyrem GHB the date rape drug for your narcolepsy, I strongly urge you to think again. 4 years ago, after just taking 4 doses of the drug, it left me with this burning feeling headache which is now full blown the most …

I wanted to write about my experience with Chantix tablets, known as varenicline. I have been a smoker since my late teens. I quit cold turkey when I was pregnant but trying to quit cold turkey on any other occasion was always a battle that I lost. Over the …

This is a antihistamine nad decongesant syrup for paedetric usage. It covers symptoms related to running nose, stuffy nose and repeated sneezing whic may occur due to common cold, hay fever, sinusitis or respiratory track disorders.
My baby was precribed this syrup about 0.5ml when she was about 1 year …

I’ve been taking Gaviscon in some form or another for quite a long time for indigestion and heartburn. I’ve tried a lot of other forms of indigestion over the years, but none come close to this one.
It was especially useful when I was pregnant as it …

After the birth of two kids I find my body and bones bit weak. I took advice by my doctor and he prescribed me calcium tablets named Adcal-D3 Chewable tablets.
The Adcal-D3 Chewable tablets are for oral intake of calcium. The calcium is most important for healthy bones and teeth.
During …

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 was one of those who suffered from chronic heartburn- over the counter antacids helped, but they didn’t really do much to prevent heartburn, just relieve my symptoms temporarily. I asked my doctor about my treatment options and she did indeed prescribe Nexium for me. Almost immediately my heartburn …

I realize that scrapes, stickers, small cuts, etc., do not always just happen at home, where I keep my main first aid kit. I carry Mc Kesson Medi-Pak with me at all times, in my purse. This is just a small, well packaged sterile, single use, latex free (important …

I never really knew that their was cold medicine in the form of a lozenge. I knew that there were lozenges to help with sore throats and coughs, but though that was as far as it goes. I saw some cold remedy lozenges in my local grocery store and …

When your shoulder does not work right, it can put a major damper on your life. I have had some shoulder pains ranging from mild to severe for quite a while, but recently they have been more severe. Since I have to use my arms quite a bit during …

To all the women out there!
Last month a few days before my menstrual period I noticed that I had a cottage cheese like discharge. I had no itchiness or fishy-like smell; only an unnatural discharge. And, for the past three month I have notice this type of discharge only …

Each time I have sore throat, I run to this sore throat lozenges in our medicine cabinet to feel better and it works great every time. I tried Halls Cough Drops but for me this works much better. I like the cherry flavor (just like in Halls) and one …

When I was diagnosed with diabetes, I had a terrible experience dealing with the side effects of the first drug that my doctor prescribed me. It gave me these frequent headaches that were very hard to deal with even with analgesics. So I asked my doctor if he could …

Prednisone is a word many people with chronic illness do not want to hear. It is a serious drug with many serious side effects, and the goal for many with inflammatory conditions is to stay away from it.
I have mostly felt the same way, having known …

I have fairly a long experience with Dexamethasone, a cortico-steriod. My brother was taking this medicine from 31st December, when his brain tumor (Glioblastoma Grade IV brain cancer) was diagnosed. Since, the tumor was quite aggressive, as per data of PET Scan showed, there was high swelling in his …

I got this cream after my postnatal pregnancy and my GP prescribed me at once to use this medication after he diagnosed the rashes I got in my midsection due to excessive scratching of my skin. I bought this product in Boots pharmacy store along …

Well the thing that I used to take when I was pregnant with my third child, I had the major sickness that would not go away. I wasn’t sure what was going with me. Nothing that I was doing would even make me feel better. It got so bad …

As a diabetic, I have a tendency to get many yeast infections. I saw this product at a health food store and wanted to give it a try. Yeast infections can be painful, miserable, and expensive to treat. This product is a spray that you use …

It claims to relieve cramps, bloating, fatigue, backages and headaches. After 2 gelcaps and 3 hours later, I didn’t feel much different. Sure my cramps were lessened to a dull cramping sensation (Due to the 500 mg of Acetaminophen Midol contains). But after taking a 2.5 hour nap, the …

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 …

I’ve never really used aspirin because of my stomach. I didn’t think it was strong enough to relieve pain of any kind but my grandmother swore by it from everything from minor pain to stress. Recently my doctor has become concerned about heart, though and he recommended …

When I was growing up my mom raised me on organic food and homeopathic medicine so when my boyfriend started coughing with a congested chest I got him the bronchitis and Asthma aide from Boericke & Tafel. I bought the bottle with 100 tablets. This is a sublingual homeopathic …

My throat has been so itchy due to my serious allergies. I have tried gargling with salt water, drinking hot herbal tea with honey and have sucking on cough drops, but the only medicine that seems to work is a natural one known as Zand Throat Spray Herbal Mist. …

I have been prescribed Clonazepam, or the Generic form of the brand-name medicine “Klonopin,” off and on for some years now. I’ve found, as far as benzodiazepines (or “benzos,” for short) go, it is the most effective, by far, of the ones I’ve tried for my anxiety. In fact, …

Because the anti-histamine that I was taking is so sedating, I use to skip it and assure myself that if I am not sneezing that much then my allergic rhinitis is all right. I use to disregard it and I would take anti-histamine only when I am on the …

I luckily do not suffer all that often from diarrhoea, but when I do it tends to be at quite short notice, and given how unpleasant and uncomfortable the condition usually is I find it reassuring to have a small packet of suitable pills stuffed into a corner of …

Like my mother I am one of those people who has terrible problems with my menstrual cycle. The pain, bloating and mood swings experienced with my PMS are usually pretty severe and even causes my boyfriend to stay away. This being the case I have tried many different …

I have been taking this medication for well over a year now, after I switched from Yasmin. The reason why I didn’t like Yasmine is I found that I stacked on around 10 kilograms from the hormonal change (despite eating well and exercising regularly). Also, Yasmine was …

My boyfriend was very worried about me when I took three consecutive sick leaves so he bought medicines for me. Since his doctor prescribed him Ambroxol, he bought fifteen tablets for me. I was touched and promised him to take those medicine. I am on the recovering state already …

I am just getting over a nasty cold and my remaining main symptom now is an unpleasant catarrh problem and these Potter’s Catarrh Pastilles have been a great help to me. They are an effective decongestant that are formulated to relieve the symptoms of coughs, cold and catarrh …

During my pregnancy I developed a yeast infection which makes me very uncomfortable especially during the night. I went to the nearest chemist store to inquire the best remedy to fight yeast infection. I bought lots of different creams with me and carefully reading the labels at …

I was worried about my eight-year old boy who has been coughing for three days now because it seems that he’s having difficulty breathing. I turned to an old medication I had used with him months ago with the hope of finding immediate relief from …

It happens sometimes you don’t feel well and you want to feel you better very soon. Fever, headache, pain in your throat are signs that your immune system is working. Afebryl can help you to reduce the pain and the fever. It is not always necessary to go to …

My fiance was recently admitted to Home Hospital overnight and I couldn’t be happier with the service we received here. Along with St. Elizabeth, Home Hospital is part of the Arnett medical system here in Lafayette, and accepts all major insurance companies.
When we arrived at the hospital with …

It’s rather sad that I should have to admit this, but I’ve taken a LOT of allergy medications over the course of the last nine years, some of them okay, some of them completely ineffective, and some of them neither pleasing me nor displeasing me one way or the …

Whenever I affect normal fever I use one paracetamol 650 tablet, that gave relief from the fever but once I affect severe fever with body pain. I consulted with a doctor he prescribed Ace- Proxyvon tablet and dosage one tab twice daily for four …

When I was a kid, I was diagnosed with urinary tract infection (UTI). With the use of antibiotics and water therapy, I get well and got no more signs of this infection. Then recently, I am suffering with the signs of UTI again. I can feel pain in urinating …

Due to increasing size and population of acne on my face. I decided to consult a dermatologist here in the Philippines. She prescribed me an anti-acne drug called Isotretinoin. It is a softgel capsule to be taken once a day. Because of its strong potency, my doctor told me …

Bach original flower remedies - rescue remedy is designed to give you comfort when you need it. The packaging suggests some areas where you might to choose to use the product including before a test,interview or exam. The question is, does it work? Well I have …

Flexeril, also known by the generic name of Cyclobenzaprine, is a muscle relaxant that is prescribed for a number of different reasons. One possible reason for prescribing Flexeril is the ease pain for muscle spasms. He can be prescribed because of an injured back or pulled muscle. …

I know when I get a really sever cold I try to do anything to stop the dreaded cold symptoms. I am always looking for day time medications but they never work the way they should. After trying a few I realized that I feel better after taking medicine …

After years of suffering random and widespread pain (some days decidedly better or worse than others), I was finally diagnosed with Fibromyalgia (a chronic nerve pain disorder) in 2009. In order to get through days with the pain and general discomfort, by the time of my diagnosis, over …

Apo-indapamide, or simply known as indapamide is a drug prescribed to people with high blood pressure (hypertension) because it is a diuretic. People have high blood pressure because of the water from the sodium, thus more pressure, thus they need a diuretic to ‘excrete’ the water out of the …

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 …

There is really nothing worse than experiencing sinus and allergy symptoms. For the last nine years, it seems like I do nothing else! And my symptoms can, at best, be described as severe, though during certain months of the year I would even say they can be debilitating. I …