When I developed severe bronchitis and a sinus infection as a sequel to a case of flu, my doctor prescribed Veetids penicillin V. This was my first experience with a penicillin drug, so I was a little concerned. I have always heard horror stories about penicillin allergies and know …

When my brother’s Glioma Grade II brain tumor was turned into Glioblastoma Multiforme (Grade IV) in July 2013, he was advised to go for radiation therapy (along with oral chemotherapy with Temozolomide). My brother was not in good condition and I was taking all medical decisions on his behalf. …

Growing up I always hated my nose. It was big and it had a big bump in the middle of it. I always considered plastic surgery, but I was too scared to go through with it. Than one day the unthinkable …

Extra Strength Tylenol is what I take for headaches and various pains that I sometimes get throughout the days. It’s fast acting and very effective. One pill lasts a very long time, and even after the effects wear off I don’t find myself having to take another as the …

This story may not be the most fun to listen to but it’s a story. I was going through a phase where I was having major diarrhea and I couldn’t get rid of it. I went to the doctor a couple of times and he couldn’t figure out what was …

As I was not home for a year, one of the first things I did upon arrival was to go to the doctor. I was not sick or anything similar but I wanted to do some blood tests and I cannot just go to the laboratory without a referral …

I originally bought this product because I grew up with Eczema, a sensitive skin condition that caused me to break out in rashes whenever my skin came in contact with something that it decided it didn’t like. Cortizone 10 Plus Itch Medicine skin cream was the recommended solution …

I have been taking Effexor XR for about six months now. I find this medication to be extremely effective treating my depression and anxiety. With any drug their can be side effects, however, I have not experienced any side effects at all.
I am currently taking 150mg daily …

A few years ago, I started experiencing some major pains just below my ribcage on my right side, and seemed to get better or worse depending on what I ate. Everyone I talked to said it sounded like heartburn, so I didn’t worry too much about it. However, the …

I have been a type I diabetic for over 25 years, about five years ago I learned about insulin pumps. I did some research and decided to buy the Paradigm 511 insulin pump from the Minimed company.
The Paradigm insulin pump was very expensive but my insurance company paid …

I was prescribed Geodon (20 mg twice a day) to take the edge off my anxiety. My daytime dose caused me to experience an early afternoon crash, so I had to start taking the entire 40 mg at night. This change started to help, but apparently, not soon enough …

There are many different medications that can be prescribed for depression, but a very common one is Lexapro. The following is based upon a family member’s personal experience with the drug, and provides information about the side effects and its intended purpose.
Although the drug did indeed assist with …

This is a tablet that dissolves in your mouth. It is used to treat the symptoms of the common cold such as congestion, stuffy nose, and sneezing. Zicam is an over the counter homeopathic medicine. The tablet resembles the size and shape of Tums and the one I used …

I first heard about Zyban through news reports claiming that it was a miracle cure to stop smoking. Since I have made many attempts to quit smoking over the 15 years that I have been a smoker I felt that it was worth a try.
The instructions that I was …

I was prescribed to take Collashot for 14 days by my doctor. I was feeling pain in the knee whenever I used to stand up after sitting for a while. It was natural for me to get tensed as knee pain below 40 years of age is not something worth …

One time, I suffered severe abdominal cramps in the office. It first started with tolerable minor spasm on my abdomen. But when I sat on my computer table, I was disturbed when I felt the cramps getting sharper and painful. That was the first time I ever had …

This is a Ferrous Ascorbate Drop prescribed to children with iron deficiency problems. Manufactured by Emcure Pharmaceuticals this drop is generally a peadatric prescribed medication.
My baby is basically a fussy eater and other than the intake of milk, sdhe is rarely interested in eating other solid foods (like say …

I want to set the record straight about this topic. If you didn’t already know this Generic brand medications are 9 times out of 10 the exact same medication with only slight differences. The effects are the same, the length of time taking them is the same, the power …

I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder a couple years ago, due to a stressful situation in my life at the time which involved bankruptcy and moving and the possibility of pregnancy at a time when we couldn’t afford it, and bills, and… well… you name it and it …

I couldn’t believe it! I was searching the internet for a nasal spray that I usually order because it’s not carried in stores any more, and found a Vicks nasal spray! My husband and I love our vicks vapor rub, which is great for a basic stuffy nose, but …

Dealing with a sharp shoulder pain, I find myself trying new pain pills more often than I would like. I don’t often take aspirin because I did not think it was as safe as other medicines, but I will if absolutely necessary. When the pain kicks into my shoulder …

When my shoulder pain first started to get more intense, I found myself looking for a treatment that is mild and to the point. I don’t like to overmedicate myself and wanted something to get rid of the pain. I have always thought that Ibuprofen tablets do okay for …

I few months back, I was diagnosed of having pyloric stenosis. A condition, in which the opening of my stomach leading to my intestines is partially obstructed, thereby was interfering with the emptying of my stomach properly. Among other major symptoms that I encountered was the uncomfortable bloating of …

First off with the technicalities;
-the box cost around 25$
-there are 30 pills (1 per day)
I was advised to buy these by my doctor, because I had pain in my legs and there was no straight forward reason for them so one option was that I might lack a mineral or …

Avil are one of the most common medicines used in India for treating minor allergies, it’s so common that even my grandma knows about the medicines and she tells me to take Avil whenever I get these itchy skins due to change in weather or anything else. …

If you live in America, or you have ever went to the store for medication then you know how expensive medical care can be and if you have been in the situation where you have been unable to afford attention that you needed then you can relate to me …

I have a friend who suffers from diabetes, and has had it for some time. His wife, also my friend, has learned to live with a lot of the issues and symptoms and for both of them, the daily injections, the special diet and the frequent doctor’s visits are …

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 …

About a year ago, i had fever, which was mild to moderate, severe headache most noted around my eyes and on my nasal bridge, yellowish nasal discharge and dizziness. Because of this I consulted my doctor who diagnosed me as having acute bacterial sinusitis and thus advised me …

I am a 25 year old female, 60 lbs overweight, who was prescribed Meridia back in August. In the first few days of taking it, I felt nothing. I was disappointed because it was $130 since insurance didn’t cover it. However, after a few days I was finding myself …

I was subjected to a set of diagnostic tests last year before my doctor was able to make a definitive diagnosis of my illness. Although my doctor had a good idea of what my illness was, he still wanted to make sure that he was making the correct diagnosis. …

I went to Planned Parenthood for a yeast infection, and had a great experience. It’s not just a good place for pregnancy/STD related issus, but all issues related to women’s health.
When I first arrived, I saw two elderly people handing out pamphlets and rosaries. Pro-lifers, no doubt. There was …

Alprazolam —“ better known under its (in)famous trade name XANAX (other trade names include Alganax, Alzolam, Alprax, Alprox, Alzam, Anxirid, Apo-Alpraz, Azor, Calmax, Gerax, Helex, Kalma, Nervin, Niravam, Novo-Alprazol, Nu-Alpraz, Tafil, Texidep, Trika Xanor, Zopax, etc.) —“ is a sedative substance introduced forty years ago, to alleviate panic attacks and/or …

Robitussin Cough and Chest Congestion helped me with chest congestion that I had with a bad cold. The active ingredient in Robitussin Cough and Chest Congestion is Guaifenesin which is an expectorant. An expectorant is a medication that loosens up and thins mucous, making it easier for it to …

I develop a nasty mouth ulcer sometime ago, it seem to be get bigger each day despite me applying an ulcer gel on it twice a day. It was really frustrating, embarrassing and unbearable as it was on the front of my lower lip. This time it kept bleeding …

Having recurring back pain, I have tried my share of creams, gels, braces, and patches. some work great, others…not so much. One that I buy often, because it works for me, is Icy Hot Extra Medicated Patch in a 5 pack box. It costs about $5 …

For a few years I have used Thera Flu off and on when I have had sore throats. So when I saw the Thera Flu Natural Apple Cinnamon Flu and Sore Throat Packets I wanted to try them. I really saw them at the perfect time, because my throat …

My youngest child has a very sensitive skin. When she is bitten by an insect or develops rashes because of things in the air or whatever she ate, she starts scratching. And when she begins to do this, she has difficulties to stop even if I tie her hands …

If you have COPD you have probably heard of Spiriva. COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Spiriva is also used to treat emphysema and chronic bronchitis. It works by enlarging your airways.
Spiriva is not a steriod.
This inhaler is a little different than the usual inhaler. With Spiriva, you have …

I had a cold yesterday and my nose was very runny. I had a problem sleeping properly because I couldn’t breath through my nose. Apart from this I had a headache, cough and sore throat. It was not my day. I keep trying to fall asleep and I kept …

A while back, I got a nasty sprain on my ankle and it kept me on crutches for quite a while. I still had to go about my busy days, however, so the doctor prescribed me Methocarbamol 500mg tablets. They came as white chalky discs, about twice …

Paracetamol Tablets
I say Paracetamol is better than Codamol Tablets which are another set of tablets that have the same purpose. Paracetamol has been going on for a long time really. I like Paracetamol because it really heals you in mostly everything. If you had a headache have a tablet …

My two year old daughter is susceptible to cough and she gets it quite often. I like to give her Prospane Dried Ivy cough syrup because it is herbal and it was also prescribed to me while I was pregnant. The problem with the Prospane cough syrup is …

I only tried Ascof Lagundi Cough Medicine when a couple of free samples were given at our workplace. I had about 3 samples of this taken home about 3 months ago. It was not me who used the product, but we gave it to my niece who was only …

I’ve been using Piriton for years and always keep a pack handy. They’re the best tablets I have found to combat hayfever, and are also great for other allergies.
The tablets are very small, and I have found that for most of the time, I only need to take half …

This cream which pretty potent stuff because its main ingredient is 10% Menthol along with lots of other additional ingredients. The cream is the color blue which is kind of odd in my opinion but cool looking. I rub this usually on my muscles after a weight-lifting workout but …

I spent 10 dollars on Alaway Itch Relief Original Prescription. First of all I don’t spend over $5 for something like this. I mean really if I need to get rid of a rash or itching then I will just try the all natural way. Alcohol has been …

I use Genebs caplet as a pain killer if I suffer from body pain and headache which usually happens when I feel feverish or due to lack of sleep. Genebs caplet is white in color, about ¾ of an inch long in size and come in a bottle of …

I am not someone who is known to come down with Cold & Flu very often but there are times when I do and when that happens I would be seriously down with high body temperature, sleeplessness, body ache, headache and blocked nose in short, I would get the …

Sometime in 1970, there was an outbreak of contagious skin disease in our village. It was characterized scabby lesions on the skin which was very itchy. The people called it by a native name “kurikong” or scabies in English. Nobody could really say if that skin disease was really …