I was rather lucky growing up. Yes, I had some of the cramping all young women go through during that rite of passage known as the ‘period’, but overall, I didn’t have really any of the other symptoms such as being irritated all the time, or the bloating or even …

I started taking a generic version of Paxil (Paroxetine HCL) my second semester of college. I wasn’t adjusting well and having a pretty rotten view of life. My doctor started me on 10mg of Paroxetine for a week, then doubled the dosing. I did not have any negative side …

This is a vaccine that is supposed to protect you against 4 types of HPV (human paillomavirus) and the 4 types are 6, 11, 16, 18. Of course, there are SO MANY types out there, so you may ask, “how is protecting only 4 types going to help me?” …

I had the great misfortune of developing an anal fissure due to inadequate fiber intake. Nothing will make you appreciate the value of fiber than this extremely painful condition. To treat it, I was given a prescription for Cortenema, a hydrocortisone based liquid enema that I had to administer …

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Medicines are very important in our life. If we suffer from any disease then peoples told us to take a medicine first. When we go to the doctors then they also recommended us to take a medicine. Now a day for all disease many kinds of …

Tylenol brand have always been very effective and reliable. I have been using tylenol for years and until now it has never failed me. I always keep it in my purse incase i have a split headache i can’t take or if my back hurts. …

I have allergies and sinus problems. As a result I get quite a few headaches. I have tried many different over the counter medicines, as Motrin, etc. I even tried Extra Strength Tylenol. The Tylenol worked the best but did take a while to …

You know, I’ve read this somewhere in a magazine which I cannot recall what name it was that in order to achieve a flat tummy, you should either stand up after eating or lie down. It will help maintain a flat tummy. I actually observed this many times. Usually …

Mucinex is an expectorant. An expectorant is a medication that relieves chest congestion and thins out mucous secretions. I had a cold and cough not too long ago and I was so congested, I didn’t know what to do. Nothing that I did helped. I …

“Relief from indigestion, heartburn, diarrhea, and stomach upset.” We’ve all heard the commercials. Is it true, that one product can do all that? Well, yes, it’s quite possible.
Pepto Bismol does have a soothing action on the stomach that can relieve all of these problems in their minor form. …

Due to the drastic weather where I live, I have found myself sick once again. I hate being sick and will try almost anything to get rid of the symptoms. I wanted to take something that would not only help me relieve a cough, but also soothe my throat. …

If you or your child gets diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, chances are the doctor will recommend Ritalin as a way to counter the effect of both of these. First off, this little white pill called Ritalin is a very powerful drug but it really does work exactly as …

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 was actually prescribed this medication from my doctor because every night in my house I started sniffing and sneezing. The problem was that there was a slight itch and tickle in my nose which made me sniff to get rid of it. I often had fits on …

Everyone knows how bad dry cough can get, the constant coughing and the itching of the throat makes life really miserable. It one of the situations were you are completely helpless and can’t do anything to sooth yourself from the annoying itching of the throat. I tried many cough …

I chanced upon one Dermatology Clinic at 2nd Level SM Supercenter Muntinlupa City. The name is Skin 101 and all at once I got attracted because its promotional poster shows a comparatively cheaper cost for dermatological treatment I normally undergo. The diamond peel which normally cost P1,200 to P1,600 per …

I am basically a person who happens to encounter minor accidents in every now and then. Since these accidents just seem to happen naturally- I have by now got used to taking them on my stride. But what really happened a few weeks back- almost left me feeling just …

Neosporin is a medication designed to treat cold sore in the mouth/lip area and it does its job as best as an over the counter medicine can.
Cold sores are no fun and they can happen without an provocation. When you get them, you know it as they are incredibly …

At the beginning of this month I got some fever plus some slight pains and I did not want to take any tablets so I was prescribed for Ibugesic plus Syrup. This syrup contains Ibuprofen and Paracetamol and is formulated as a suspension.
I noticed that this syrup worked so …

I am quite sure that the majority of people have heard the name of Ex-Lax and also know what it’s for. My grandmother has sworn by this product since I can remember, and praised it to the skies as the only product that could help with her constipation. However, I …

Icy Hot Patches are a product that I have used with some regularity but I do not like all Icy Hot products. One such product is the No Mess Medicated Applicator. I purchased it from Wal-Mart about a year maybe two back instead of the patches because I thought …

I used to get really bad migranes. Exhedrine Migrane is a great medicine to have on hand when you get migranes. What it is, is just regular exhdrine pills, but specially formulated to help poeple who get serious migranes. Exhedrine migrane really does work SO much better than just …

Zyprexa in my opinion is a wonder drug. Someone I now has been on the drug of about two years now, and I can see what a change they have made. It is like they are a brand new person. Not only have I noticed the …

Raise your hand if you know what the worst thing about being a woman is. I used to not have any menstrual cramps, bloating, and whatnot, but since having a child, it seems I get every symptom (or “side effect” as I refer to it since it seems …

My antihistamine before was Benadryl but I changed it to Allerta because it was more accommodating to my lifestyle. Benadryl can be auspicious if I have a loose schedule. However, that isn’t the case most of the time.
Most of my allergies go away with regular sleep but some of …

On July 14, 2005 I decided to make a change in my life. I traveled to Mexico and underwent weight loss surgery. I had the Lapband surgery done. This is where they place a band around the upper part of your stomach which gives you a …

What adult does not remember the infamous blue jar of Vick’s Vapor Rub? I have very vivid memories of that product being used around my house as a child and now that I am an adult. I certainly have carried on the tradition. Whether the reasons are sentimental or …

Recently I made some changes to my diet. I usually eat foods that are no so healthy and I am trying to cut back on them. My body didn’t react well to the change and left me feeling a lot of constipation. I hate being backed up as I …

I had been witnessing a thronging pain on the centre areas of both my shoulders for quite some time now. Though the exact reason of the pain was still unknown, I just figured out that it might have been caused after having to lift those heavy suitcases during the …

I’ve taken a lot of different anti-depressants over the past few years. On some crazy idea, I decided to go off of what was working for me, Cymbalta, and try something else because I didn’t like the tremors I had while on Cymbalta.
My doctor decided to try me on …

If you are a diabetic patient it is very important that you do regularly tests to measure your glucose. It is a thing that these patients also sometimes forget.
The One Touch Ultra2 Blood Glucose Meter can help you with this. It is a very handsome meter to measure the …

I have noted that whenever my baby doesn’t respond to paracetamol during his febrile episode, I always turn to Dolan forte 200mg/5ml syrup to make a quick fix with his fever.
I have first got this idea when my baby was admitted in hospital and his fever still maintained its …

I was recently having some problems with getting dizzy spells and decided that it might be time to add some iron supplements to my diet. I visited Walmart and purchased Spring Valley Iron Supplement. The iron that I chose came in 65 MG strength and there were 100 tablets …

Strepsils lozenges are really effective in relieving my sore throats. It is especially so when the pain is just starting. I like it because while other brands are either just too hot or just ineffective, the mint flavor in each Strepsils is just enough to soothe my aching throat. …

Before I started to take the Enzymatic Therapy Peppermint Plus Soft Gels, I always had digestive discomforts after eating. Since I have been taking the soft gels I no longer have as many digestive discomforts and when my stomach is upset the soft gels relieve my stomachache almost immediately …

I’ve suffered from allergies since I can remember. And most medicines that I take usually don’t help me at all. But a doctor recommended to me that I use Zicam allergy relief gel swabs and much to my surprise, I’m very happy with what it has
done for me so …

A couple of years ago, I became ill with a very serious case of the flu. A week into my recovery, I developed a secondary bacterial case of severe bronchitis and also an ear infection at the same time. I wouldn’t wish that week on my worst enemy.
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Antibiotic ointment is something that I like to keep around in my first aid kit. I know that accidents can occur almost any time and don’t like the risk of getting an infection. The last time I purchased antibiotic ointment it was the Walgreens Triple Antibiotic Ointment. I didn’t …

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 …

My friend suggested that I use this product, Garamycin Otic Drops, because I always have issued with my eyes. For some reason, they always get irritated and I always get sty and whenever I get it, I take antibiotics. She recommended this product in hopes of helping me rid …

When my son had an earache, I knew I had to do something to help him get over it but I didn’t want to take him to the doctor and have him put my son on antibiotics. I much rather use an herbal remedy that won’t harm any …

Everyone women on earth has wished at one point or another that she could get rid of her period. I most certainly have, and had this wish in mind when I went to my Ob/Gyn last June. I had just had a baby in December and was looking to …

Avonex is a treatment for MS. It is an intramuscular injection given once a week. I took it for 5 years. Flu-like symptoms are among the most noticeable side-effects.
There are currently 4 therapies available, all of which are self-administered injections and all list flu-like symptoms as …

I strongly recommend this medicine for people who are suffering from ARTHRITIS. Stress is the main cause for all the diseases. A year ago, I was in very stressful state and I observed a very wierd thing. I had swelling in my finger joints and the joints were stiff. …

I have Sjogren’s syndrome, and have always had trouble with dry eyes. When my eldest son started having trouble with dry, irritated, burning eyes I decided to try GenTeal Lubricant Eye Drops with him instead of the Refresh drops I myself use. The ophthalmologist recommended GenTeal Gel Drops because …

After years of searching for migraine relief, I have begun to use Midrin with positive results.
My migraine headaches occur approximately every three weeks, almost always last for three days and have been nearly impossible to control. Five months ago a doctor suggested I try Midrin.
Most medications, …

I was recently prescribed Adderall XR for my ADHD. So far, I have noticed a major improvement.
I can actually sit down and do some homework without being distracted by everything. Also, I have lost my appetite which is helping me lose some extra weight.
I have the 20mg dose, but …

If ever there will come a need to be placed under medical care, I cannot think of a better place than Manila Adventist Medical Center. At first glance, it may be smaller than the more famous hospitals in the country, but the care it gives is markedly different.
I …

Me and both of my teenage sons have severe allergy problems, though mine typically carry on throughout the entire year, while theirs is more seasonally directed. We have tried any number of allergy medications over the last seven years, including, even, prescription medications, and we’ve found over all this …

I purchased this product for my children. We all suffer from some form of allergies from seasonal allergies to milk intolerance. As a precaution against serious allergies we may not anticipate I always keep some benadryl or the generic form on hand because it works on the …