I began menstruating when I was thirteen years old (which I guess is ancient in comparison to the age some girls are starting these days), and ever since my first cycle, I have had very extreme pre-menstrual symptoms, the most severe being the cramping, bloating and mood swings, in …

I am a big proponent of using generic medications whenever possible, as opposed to the name brand meds, because I dislike the idea of huge pharmaceutical companies ripping patients off; why pay much more for the exact same formula, just because of the name on the package. Recently, when …

I had two difficult pregnancies and as I headed for my last trimester in each pregnancy I felt like a beached whale and worst still I looked like one. I started to suffer from really bad heart burn. I read somewhere that about 70% of all pregnant women suffer …

I have always loved nurturing my precious bonsai plants and in fact felt quite proud whenever I received compliments regarding them. Since these plants required regular pruning to actually keep it in good shape, I accidentally happened to cut my skin in between my thumb and index finger of …

My family and I have used Neosporin products for as long as I can remember. Even when I was a very young child, Neosporin was the first item applied to any minor scrape or burn I may have acquired. A couple of months ago, my husband was …

I have never been the type of person who can take a laxative and roll on about my day like nothing is going on. Laxatives really don’t do much for me, I have to be at home because they are so harsh on my system. The only reason why …

Note: Please, please do not take this without a prescription. It has been known to be abused for its “relaxing” effects. But it has also been known to KILL people who are not taking it under the supervision of a physician. Taking Xanax with alcohol is also a know …

My son had a case of allergic reaction after using an antibiotic medicine for viral fever. It started with small red bumps which developed into big red rashes within one hour of giving medicine. He was also crying indicating unwanted sensation like itching.

I had to rush him immediately to …

Like so many women I struggle with my weight and after having a baby I began to work even harder at removing those extra pounds. I was exercising five days a week and watching what I was eating but it seemed like the weight was coming off so slow. …

I have always wanted a maintenance treatment for my asthma. And having to try one medication from another can be quite scary and also a burden. I never know what will come as a side effect for the drug that I am trying. But nevertheless, I keep on experimenting …

I had to take out my daughter from school last Wednesday as the outbreaks in her nose spread to the other parts on her face. Which was the wisest decision despite her insistence that she did not want to miss school. The doctor confirmed that she has streptococcal …

Overweight is a major problem in our society nowadays.Everybody wants to keep in shape and have ideal weight without suppressing your appetite.I got this problem 3 years ago after my 4 th childbirth.So I started to take Duromine daily.
On the very 1st day, I experience hot flushes and very …

In 2001, I was placed on the drug neurontin for alcoholism and manic depression. I was told by my doctor that this was a new medication for alcoholism that was released in the same area of the brain as chemicals from alcohol, so that the brain was tricked …

When my cholesterol got really high due to a thyroid problem, my doctor’s first plan was to put me on a statin drug. I tried it, and had a very bad reaction to the drug, and refused to take another statin.
As an alternative choice, he offered me …

My family doctor prescribed me this medicine for the treatment of tinea versicolor. I suffered from this skin condition when I got pregnant with my first child and no over the counter medication was able to solve my problem. One of my friends told me to try rubbing some …

“Rantac” is kind of a medicine which is known for to cure gastric problems, and it also helps us to digest our food easily. And I heard in a medical conference that Rantac is very much effective to raise the pH required in some surgical patients, who needs urgent …

This is a cream that many physicians will prescribe if you have arthritis pain, to relief the discomfort. It is actually ‘pharmacist recommended’ so it is pretty good, aside from what my parents have said about it. This medicine/cream comes in a 60g and will last you more than …

This is the leading drugstore in the Philippines today and I don’t think that would still change. They have so many branches and are also present on almost all malls, big or small. They have almost every thing you need when it comes to medicines and drugs. …

I have the problem of getting wide awake in the middle of the night. It is so frustrating. It wouldn’t be so bad, except it is usually from cramps in my hands and in my feet sometimes. I don’t want to take a prescription drug. …

Zyflamend
This is an anti-inflammatory herbal supplement created by the scientists at New Chapter. This is an over the counter drug and you can find it pretty much in any drug store that you have in your area (at least in the states). For example, I picked mine …

I had a severe case of abdominal colic a few months ago which as can be described as on and off pain that seemed to be moving around within my abdomen associated with some unusual fullness within my stomach. I was also experiencing some nausea. To tell …

I have a very beautiful and small family in which my children, my husband, my brother and my parents do live. My father is a service man. My father is very fine and he is perfectly healthy. The only problem to my father is, the digestion …

This past September I started Adderall XR. I had been diagnosed with ADD at age 12 but stopped taking medication in my later teen years. When my work was starting to slip because of silly errors I knew it was time to see a doctor about my …

Tums have always done the a good job for me and that’s why I always have these ones with me in my purse just in case. When I was at the store and saw there was a new flavor available, I decided to give it a try, hopping …

Qvar, a product of Ivax, is a prescription inhaled corticosteroid (anti-swelling drug) used to treat asthma and other conditions that cause the lungs to swell. It is available in 80mcg and 40mcg dosages; your health care provider will prescribe the appropriate dose. The active ingredient in Qvar …

Good Sense Naproxen Sodium Tablets are simply a generic version of Aleve. I usually do not take Aleve but I do every now and then for joint pain and arthritis. I purchased this medication and my local dollar store for $1.00. The box contained 100 220mg caplets …

I’m not generally the type get sick often. I don’t even catch colds, but ever since I moved to a wetter and colder region I find myself catching a cold once every few months which is a lot for me considering how I went years without getting sick. Since …

My nine year old has high blood pressure due to a kidney transplant. The doctors tried many blood pressure medicines on him, all with side effects that were not desirable. Some made his face extremely red, others made him tired, then they tried Lisinipril. Lisinipril has …

Diprosone Cream is a topical cream which is manufactured by Schering-Plough. It comes in a squeeze tube and is available in a cream or ointment form. This cream is available only by prescription. I have been using this cream now for more than 27 years.
I use this cream …

My wife was prescribed to take Crina - NCR 10 mg tablet when she was going through menstrual disorder, like continuous vaginal bleeding and pain in lower abdomen. She was also prescribed to take a combined contraceptive pill simultaneously. Crina NCR 10 mg was supposed to be given for …

Nasonex Scent-Free Mist Intranasal Spray, 50mcg
I was prescribed Nasonex Aqueous Nasal Spray (only available via prescription) by my doctor because I am highly prone to sinus infections. In fact, I usually get really bad ones about four or five times a year and they will last for several weeks, …

You know, allergies are a very funny thing and it just boggles my mind as to what triggers them and why they can just sometimes disappear for years and then reappear in a heartbeat. I remember as a child getting frequent allergies as I was horrendously allergic to anything that …

Ponstan is known as a tablet that you can use as pain killer. You can take Ponstan tablet when you have pain. For example, if you have real headache, you can take one tablet of ponstan to throw the pain away from your head. Or for women, sometimes when …

Whenever we have minor injuries and discomforts brought about by minor bumps, cuts, scrapes, bruises, muscle aches, sprains, headache, toothaches, minor burns, insect bites and even stomach crams, it is usually recommended by our mother or by the doctor to apply cold or hot compress as first aid to …

Period pain has to be one of the worst pains there is. For me it is particularly distressing, as I suffer from endometriosis even worse, now I have hit the menopause. Unfortunately, this is a family trait which has passed on to my three daughters, so it …

I notice my nose is easily upset. I would inhale a swirl of dust, a gust of air from airconditioning or the fug smell of parched ground suddenly moistened by rain and am sneezing helplessly. Not surprisingly, the rainy season has contributed to my allergic rhinitis and …

We are used to the stress tabs as multivitamins because that is more commercialized. Luckily we were introduced to the Meganerve multivitamins. It comes in different dosage such as 300, 400 or the 500 capsules. We did not have a hard time looking for this medicine as it is …

I deal with migraine headaches on a daily basis. It has been something that I have dealt with for along period of time. I can remember being a kid and having terrible headaches. Most pain medicines don’t work to kill them off so that is something that I had …

Carimed is a company originating here in the Caribbean that produces medicines and products for medical and health purposes. However, until recently I didn’t know that they manufactured mouthwash as well.
Carimed Original Antiseptic Mouthwash is a little less expensive than other brands such as Listerine, I guess because …

My husband and I recently took our daughter to the Emergency department of the IWK Children’s hospital in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The IWK is pretty well reknowned locally and is hailed as being one of the best health care facilities for children east of Toronto.
I was shocked when we …

Aleve is an excellent pain killer for just about any pain in your body from menstrual cramps to knee cramps. Aleve also helps after surgery to reduce the pain dramatically. I personally use Aleve for my ongoing headaches and occasional migraines and to cut down on cramps. …

One time I was having bad colds. My clogged nose would disturb my sleep as I could not breathe well. It was like something was blocking the air from entering my noise. It was really a bad feeling. As I woke up in the morning after a very disturbed …

People in the Philippines, especially those who live in the urban areas are very much exposed to the drugstores called Mercury Drug. This is a local drugstore chain in the country that has quite a number of branches throughout the country. This drugstore as I believe have also …

One of the activities I enjoy most is traveling. However, it is often hampered by my motion sickness. The idea of sitting on a bus for long hours can be stressful to me. Air and sea travel do not affect me the same way. I am thankful for that. …

When I get an episode of acid reflux, a couple of antacid tablets usually does the trick. Recently, we went to a wedding, and while I was eating dinner, I noticed that my meal was extra spicy. I really did not thing anything of it at the time, but …

Whenever I get a cold, I try to buy medicine to treat it that same day. I don’t like for my symptoms to get too out of hand and start to progress. I prefer to start treating them early so that they could be mild. I noticed some cheap …

Vicks Vaporub is very well known all through these years. Perhaps our great grandparents were using this in their time and let it pass until to our generation. Like me, during my childhood years my mother was so dependent on using Vicks Vaporub on us rather than prescribed medicines. …

I do not like to go to the doctor unless I just absolutly have to. I went to the Rossville Family Practice. The receptionist was very friendly, and she gave me all of the appropriate paper work to fill out. The smell of the office was horrid, it smelled …

Have you ever have vertigo in your life? When you have vertigo, you will see everything around you are turning around and that will caused you a headache because you can not see straight anymore.
If you have something like that, you should check immediately to your doctor. Maybe you …

My doctor recently put me on trazodone to help with insomnia. I am on the 50 mg dose. Taken at higher doses it helps with depression, anxiety, and chronic pain also.
I have weird reactions to medication sometimes, so I cut the pill in half to …