Some time ago I contracted an eye infection. I’m not even sure what it was or where I contracted it up to now, but by the time I managed to get my general practitioner about it and another problem, it was not as severe as it was before.
I …

My son has recently been having chronic colds since starting preschool. He usually battles a perpetually horrific cough on and off. Finally, I took him to the doctor and she advised that we start using a nebulizer machine to help reduce risk of coughs and colds. To my astonishment, …

One of the things my wife and I seem to keep getting with our colds has been a stuffy head. We have various medicines we could take for that. But, neither of us likes taking cold medicine on a regular basis either. So, we looked for other alternatives.
One of …

I recently had a bad case of the itchy eye allergies, and I wanted to get an allergy medication that I could get over the counter that would work. My fiance suggested that I get Benadryl Allergy. He did mention that it’s made other people he knows …

I had to go on Accutane for two months because I had a severe breakout of Cystic acne over the summer. Was so devastated by it because I had never had any acne like this before, and it took me a long time to figure out what was …

I was having a stiff joint on my right shoulder about three months ago which prevented me from doing my usual activities such as writing, cooking and cleaning. It was so bad, I wasn’t even able to lift and move my shoulder without causing so much pain.
My …

I have always had a hard time treating my daughter when she gets sick. She does not like to take most medications, but also cannot handle the cold symptoms. I knew that her throat was bothering her pretty bad, because she was complaining of not being able to swallow …

The past medication that I had with my illness was the least medication that I liked. Because I was diagnosed with a bone disease, I was on constant treatment to prevent my bone from becoming brittle and prone to breakage. Before the doctors found out my condition, I was …

I have struggled to swallow tablets all my life, and murphey’s law, I suffer badly with headaches. My eye’s are a light colour, so anything can set off a headache like sunlight! I suffered without tablets for years until now.
Nurofen Meltlets. These are the best painkillers that I have …

Xanax is a powerful prescription for calming the nerves. It shouldn’t be taken in larger quantities then prescribed by your doctor. As you take Xanax over time, you will notice that your body builds up a tolerance for the medication. That is why it’s important not …

I had always hated the small rectangular shaped black mark on the wrist of my right hand caused due to a minor accident a few months back. Though I did try applying various anti- marks creams on this area, the black mark still remained. This made me feel …

You could say that I am the type of person who is willing to try new and more effective drugs in the market for my hypertension. Since I was diagnosed with this condition, finding the right drug to work for me became a struggle. It is quite hard to …

Retin-A is an integral part of my over-forty skin care routine. I have been using Retin-A for about five years. My doctor originally prescribed Retin-A to treat some acne I was experiencing. It does work well for me for acne prevention also small applications to areas …

It’s unavoidable how kids would get sick often. They are so fragile and vulnerable of all these microorganisms that they pick up everywhere when they are playing. Sometimes, they actually get sick from playing with friends who have cough and colds. These conditions are easily transmitted by hand-to-hand then …

In this time of the year, the winter period, it happens more frequently that you get a cold. There are many bacteries in the air and if your immune system is not strong again to fight against it you need some antibiotics.
Amoxicilline eg is a very good product but …

As a person suffering from different forms of anxiety and depression, I have experimented with several different medications. The only one that I found worked the best, and left me with virtually no side-effects to speak of was Cipralex.
I began taking this medication a little over two years ago, …

Azithromycin antibiotics are used to treat severe bacterial infections, and when I had a sinus infection that would not clear after using other antibiotics my Doctor prescribed this one. This macrolide antibiotic is quite expensive, as it is often known as a last resort prescription medication before you need …

Flemoxin Solutab was the antibiotic prescribed by the family doctor when my youngest daughter had a strep throat. It comes in a box of 30 capsules with each pad containing 5 capsules. It is manufactured by Astellas Pharma BV. This is a prescription antibiotic.
The capsules are diagonal in …

I can remember the first time I tried Theraflu Severe Cold Daytime. I had a bad cold and a cough. I have body aches, a sore throat and I was sneezing constantly. I usually don’t like taking medication for just a simple cold, because I don’t …

I have been suffering from insomnia since I was a teenager and was therefore prescribed Ambien in order to help me sleep. This medication is available at two dosage levels, 5mg and 10mg. Due to the severity of my insomnia, I am prescribed the 10mg tablets which are taken …

Tylenol, everyone has used it many times in their lives, but I, personally, hate using it. My reasons why? First off the taste. Usually, it is in the its usual minty taste and it feels like I’m drinking pure mouthwash. Disgusting. In addition, there is strong medical advice that …

From early on, when I got a cut, scrape or mosquito bite, I knew that the green and white squirt bottle would come to the rescue to ease the pain and prevent infection. That bottle was Bactine. Bactine is still is use today. I use the …

Dry eyes is a problem of many people nowadays. Because of that treatment is very important. I have this problem more than two years and curement is not possible. It all started after a surgery because I suffered the problem of double vision and it was impossible to live …

Eno the best medicine for instant relief from gas and constipation. It is used in most Indian homes for quick action again constipation, it dissolves instantly in water and starts working instantly, giving quick relieve from gas and acidity. WE Indians are use to spicy and oily foods and …

A Patient of about 52years of age came to me with history of hypertension. After examine him, I advice him for some investigation and diagnosed him Angina Pectoris with Myocardial infarction along with hypertension and tachycardia. So, I started oral Tablet Verapamil 40 mg three times a day along with …

From time to time I suffer from lower back pain. The base of my spine stiffens and I find it painful to move the affected area. I bought some Ibuleve gel as a friend of mine recommended it to me.
The gel itself feels incredibly cold when you first …

One product which I used a lot in high school was Bengay ultra Strength. I played a lot of sport and more often t hen not would come home with a lot of sore muscles. My mother used the stuff a lot and it did help. However, I could …

The last time I had a bladder infection, I thought I was going to die. The pain and burning sent me to my doctor so fast, my head was spinning. I was literally almost screaming in pain because it was so bad. I also had a fever …

Hydrocortisone Cream was suggested by my Dermatologist to help with an eczema problem that I have. I bought Relief Plus Hydrocortisone Cream, Maximum Strength, which is made specifically for the K-Mart Corporation. The cream that I bought is a 1 ounce tube of 1.0% hydrocortisone acetate. …

I had a feminine itching and burning issue and my Pharmacist told me to buy an over the counter medication called Vaginex Medicated Cream. I hadn’t heard of Vaginex before as I usually get something on prescription when I have this problem, but my Pharmacist assured me not only …

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 …

Few days back when there was very pian in my anal area, I went to do the doctor and asked him the solution for it. Because the pain had pursued since 3-4 days. And he wrote prescription for me and also asked me to apply that tube which he …

Southeast Alabama Medical Center is one of two hospitals in Dothan, AL and has been serving the area for over thirty years. It is a leader in health care.
Having been in the hospital for the birth of my two children and having had several family members stay; I …

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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I frequently have migraine attacks, a condition I have for over 10 years now, and it is something I couldn’t really stand that if I could pay any money to make it go away, I would have done it long ago. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have a cure, and doctors …

I have been suffering from outdoor and indoor allergies and especially from hay fever allergies for the last couple of week and started taking A.Vogel Allergy Relief Homeopathic Pollinosan. It is a natural medicine that is suppose to work naturally with my body to help relieve all types of …

First of all, I am not an Endocrinologist. I am a patient. I’ve been taking Synthroid for two years now since I had radio-ablative Iodine therapy for hyperthyroid from Graves’ disease. I am now having hypothyroid and will have it for the rest of my life. It is …

I received a bottle of Evengen Breast Enhancement pills on March 15 2007. I started using them that same day. Today is April second and I have to say that my breast have increased almost one full size. My husband was the first to notice the difference, I caught …

I noticed after switching bowling balls that my bowling fingers were hurting. When I looked at them, there were fine cracks in the skin where the ball had rubbed and dried them out. I knew then it was time to get out the Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy tube. …

Concerta just in case you didn’t know is a medication for ADHD. I have a step son under my care who has been with my husband and I for almost two years now. He came to live with us because his behavior was so bad he was getting kicked …

I make it a habit that every day before I go to work; I spend an ample time in the bathroom to eliminate all the waste. Today was different; I was having loose and watery stools. It was more than the usual time it took me in the bathroom …

When I was young I used to call all plastic strips by the name Band-Aid. I did not know then that Band-Aid is just a brand name. All I thought was the plastic strip is Band-Aid and Band-Aid is plastic strip. It was not until I grew older that …

I get awful muscle cramping and spasms. Some of it is due to lupus, some to fibromyalgia, some to irritable bowel, but ultimately all too often for comfort of functionality. At night I am often kept up by my muscles twitching unless I take Flexeril to help relieve some …

Merislon tab is a medicine to reduce the pain of vertigo patient.
2months ago, I came to my doctor, with a headache, and anything I see was spinning around. The doctor analyze myself, and concluded that I got vertigo.
So the doctor make a prescribed for me, and I bought the …

When I was still a kid and when I get sick I usually have fever. My mom usually gives me and my brother paracetamol and the brand she always gives us Calpol. Calpol is commonly used for children because its flavored. I can still recall the awful taste of …

Like many people, I have been known to suffer from heartburn and indigestion. This occasionally leads me to buy antacid products such as Tums by GlaxoSmithKline. Though sometimes I simply suffer in silence and wait for the heartburn or indigestion to go away. Rich foods and …

Karri family clinic that claims that it treats people,not diseases is not true. In my experience, it is a place where people are cheated. Situated in the Tampines Central community clinic, it would impress anyone on first looks and the patient caring approach of Dr.Leslie Tay.
On two or …

If you find yourself dealing with heartburn as much as I do, I am sure you have tried almost anything to get rid of it. It seems like I can have heartburn for 12 plus hours at a time, if I don’t do something about it. I hate having …

Equate Triple Antibiotic Ointment works very well for scratches, insect bites, and minor cuts and burns. It prevents infection and helps to speed up the healing process. I had once tried putting some of it on a kitty scratch I had and leave another scratch, right next to the …

I’ve tried a few Bodyglide products in the last year, and have really liked them all. I’ve got a bodyglide stick for my inner thighs to prevent chaffing when I’m walking, and I also use a different stick for my feet to prevent blisters and soreness caused by my …