Medicine Reviews
Yasmin oral contraceptive pill
I was originally prescribed this contraceptive pill as an alternative to Dianette and as a ‘break’. (To reduce the risk of side effects, it’s recommended to have breaks from using the stronger pill Dianette)
I’ve had absolutely no problems on it, and I’ve been using it for over a year …
Spring Valley Aloe Vera Soft Gels
One of the supplements I like to take to help soothe and treat my digestive problems such as ulcers, heartburn, constipation and nausea is the Spring Valley Aloe Vera. They are very soothing and nourishing and really help reduce my digestive problems as well. My stomach doesn’t burn or …
Meridia 10 mg
I am 30 pounds overweight. The doctor prescribed this for me and it does not seem to do much. The pill seems to cut the cravings a little bit, but not as much as I expected. Sometimes it makes me a little dizzy. I am …
Lasix (Furosemide diuretic drug) 40 mg.
Lasix is a prescription loop diuretic, which is prescribed for excess fluid accumulation in the body, which can arise from a variety of causes. In my case, I was having edema (swelling) in my lower legs, ankles, and fingers. The swelling seemed to be related to my …
Imodium Advanced - 12 Pack
When I began to experience the symptoms of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) several years ago, I was mortified! Everyone has stomach issues now and then, but I was having painful stomach cramps, severe urgency to go to the bathroom and even embarassing diarrhea on a regular enough basis that …
Locoid Lipocream 0,1%
My daughter inherited my sensitive skin. Even when she was a baby, her face would get rashes which had nothing to do with measles or rubella which are typical childhood diseases. Among all my kids, she is the one I take the most for a visit to the dermatologist. …
Perrigo Selenium Sulfide Topical Suspension USP 2.5% Lotion
My family doctor prescribed me two 4 oz. Perrigo Selenium Sulfide Topical Suspension USP 2.5 % lotion in 2009 to treat tinea versicolor on my skin. I thought this product is a lotion that one usually applies to the skin after taking a bath or shower, but it turned …
Katinko Ointment
I am always a victim of headaches due to stress and traffic when I’m going to and fro from home and school and, of course, I don’t always rely on tablets for pain relief because taking too much of such things is bad for the system. And besides, if …
Polysporin Antibiotic Eye/Ear Drops
Polysporin Antibiotic Eye/ Ear Drops are a wonderful product. I have been very pleased with it. It is a little pricey but well worth it. It has become something that we always have in our home. Every member of the family has used it at one time or another …
AZO Yeast tablets
Azo Yeast tablets are tablets that can help relieve symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection. They are homeopathic in origin. I like these tablets because they are inexpensive at 6 dollars a bottle at Walmart.
Anywhere you buy them online also they retail anywhere from five to eight …
Cold-Eze Sore Throat Lozenges
When I have a sore throat and cough, there are a few things that I usually keep with me at all times. One of these such things is a bag of throat lozenges. I usually use either the Equate or the Halls brand throat lozenges. However, I was at …
Equate Maximum Strength Acid Reducer
Living with heartburn is something that I have learned to deal with but will never get used to. Anyone who has had constant heartburn knows it is more than uncomfortable and can drive the sanest person crazy. I hate the horrible burning sensation and regurgitation of food. I was …
Nexium
The little purple pill you see on advertisements for heart burn relief. I can tell you that I had a horrible time on this pill. My doctor thought my cough was from acid reflux disease. I never heard of such a thing but from further research I discovered that …
Allegra
At certain times of the year, my allergies are worse than others, but they are always present. When I come in contact with cats, they really act up. I have two big dogs that don’t affect me in the least, but if I am near a cat, my …
Tylenol Extra Strength Caplets
Who hasn’t heard of Tylenol, it’s simply the most powerful pain reliever in the market. No wonder some deranged individuals had tried lacing the drug with poison at one time or another according to the news. These individuals knew only fully well that it could cause a …
Breathe Right Strips in Clear Version
Like many women out there I have a wonderful spouse for whom I would do anything. This includes making the purchase of breathe right strips. However, to be perfectly honest this product was purchased mostly for myself rather than my spouse. My spouse, whether he wants to admit it …
Cortisone Acetate (Cortate)
I don’t know what I ate last week, the allergic symptoms just started to flare up all of a sudden. At first I felt a little itching in my mouth which then progressed to some difficulty swallowing and then my breathing started to become laboured. I then experienced nausea …
Janumet
Last week, I went to my endocrinolgist/ diabetic specialist for another check-up. This time, after some blood works, she corrected the diagnosis given to me by my first doctor. She said I have type 2 diabetes and not type 1. For quite some time now, I am on Metformin and …
Diane Contraceptive Pills
The problem of having a relationship is being pregnant and you are not still ready.Most couples cannot really control and do not use safe methods that is why most of them are having problems like this.At first, I thought that making use of the withdrawal and calendar method is …
Sulfamethoxazole 800 mg
Sulfamethoxazole 800 mg is an antibiotic that was prescribed to me for the treatment of a Urinary Tract Infection. I was given 14 HUGE pills to take 2 times a day. The label reads to drink with a lot of water. These pills were some of the nastiest …
Alli (Orlistat) Weight Loss Capsules
I decided to try Alli to see if it would help me lose some weight. A friend was using it and highly recommended it, saying it was a lifesaver for her.
I tried the product for two weeks, along with a healthy diet and exercise. During that …
Harbor Medical Clinic
My family goes to this clinic since January 2009 and so far we are still going there for health check-ups and for my baby’s shots. Harbor Medical Clinic accepts mostly Russian clients but there are also non-Russians catered such as me (my husband is a Russian but I am …
Dialac Strawberry
I did not know exactly what caused the diarrhea problem with my kid. But I felt worried a bit at that time. I went to the drug store to get medicine that can cure the diarrhea problem that he got. Maybe it has to do with the food that …
Nasonex Scent-Free Mist Intranasal Spray, 50mcg
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, …
Buscopan (hyoscine butylbromide)
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 …
Alka-Seltzer Plus Night Cold Liquid Berry Flavor 6 oz
I honestly didn’t even know that Alka-Selzter came out with a liquid for cold symptom relief. I’d always associated their products with the dissolvable tablets that you drink in a glass of water. But, I’ve always liked Alka-Seltzer products, so didn’t have a problem spending the $5 to buy …
Zanfel Wash For Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac
I got poison ivy once as a child, and it was the worst experience of my life, and very scary too, because I had no idea what it was and wasted a lot of time before telling my parents, worried they would rush me off to the hospital never …
Broncolin Honey Syrup with Natural Plant Extracts and Propolis
I recently tried a Broncolin cough drop and really liked it, but couldn’t find it again for a long while. I was told by the pharmacy I bought it at that they tend to change out their products, though may stay with the same brand, so they pointed out …
Tempra Syrup
Tempra Syrup has always been a part of my daughter’s life. Everytime she has a fever, from the time she was born, until now that she is already 7 years old, I only give her one medicine for fever, and that is Tempra Syrup.
I had proven it again …
Immotrex (rx)
Immotrex is an injectable medication that can be administered to counteract the negative effects of migrane headaches. While some people feel that they are somewhat decensitized after taking a dose of Immitrex, others claim that they feel no effects, positive or negative. Immitrex is typically only prescribed …
Carbocisteine Capsule 500 mg.
I could not really believe that a cheap generic medicine could heal my bad cough. I was really surprised about the effectiveness of Carbocisteine capsule. My cough was really bothersome and it was giving me fever already. At first I was not mindful of the cough because I …
Salinase Sodium Chloride
Last summer, the weather was always changing. There comes a time when it was so hot during the day then it rains at night. Due to the sudden change of climate, my five month old baby catch up flu. Good thing, it was just a flu and no corresponding …
CVS Anti-Diarrheal Caplets
I found myself in need of an anti-diarrheal after dinner out with friends at a local restaurant, so I popped into a nearby CVS to see what was available.
My first instinct was to reach for Imodium, which I’ve used in the past with fairly good results. …
Tramadol Pain Killer Medication
Tramadol is a pain killer, and although it can be effective for some people, I did encounter several problems using it. I was prescribed Tramadol for muscular discomfort after pulling a muscle in my chest. Although the Tramadol took effect within a mere 10 minutes, the side effects I …
Nexcare 3M Waterproof Clear Bandages for Knee & Elbow
Due to my oily skin type I would occasionally get back acne. But there was this time when I got an unusually big pimple on my back and it was quite painful. It really got worse when I was on a 6hrs traveling bus on a holiday …
Formoterol Asthma Inhaler - AKA Foradil
My husband has chronic lung disease, so he’s been on many different inhalers in the past few years. I was frightened as I read the print out from the pharmacy on Formoterol Powder Inhaler. When almost the entire page of the printout is about the dangers, you wonder if …
Prilosec
My doctor prescribed me Prilosec after I get a terrible stomach ulcer from taking Ibuprofen on an empty stomach many times. I would take the Ibuprofen on an empty stomach because I’d be in pain (typically from menstrual cramps) and want fast relief but not have any food near …
Vicks Vaporub Greaseless Cream
Recently after experiencing a minor cold attack- I was left coughing and sneezing most of the time during the day. Though this condition remained tolerable, the think that really made my situation even worse-had to experience blocked nose. The fact that I was finding it difficult to even breathe …
Metolazone (Mykrox) 5 mg extended-release tablets
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 …
Iodox B.P. Iodine Ointment
When I was younger I didn’t know too much about different types of medications, healing creams and ointments. But I guess being a kid how would I know right? But I remember my parents and grandparents using different types of ointments and rubs if I ever got cuts and …
Ruta 6 Homeopathic Medicine for Brain Tumor
‘You should go back home. And, don’t expect much’.
This statement is still reverberating in my ears. One of the most famous neurosurgeons had uttered it for my brother. My brother was diagnosed with recurrent High Grade Glioma (Glioblastoma, a brain cancer). He was operated in 2008 and then undergone …
Wally’s Ear Oil
I suffer from earaches often and could not get any consistent relief. I found Wally’s Ear Oil and soon found relief. It’s a homeopathic mix of herbs that can soothe the most piercing ear pain. At least that’s what it did for me. I usually don’t like …
Ibuprofen
This is my second recommendation for when you have any pain. My first recommendation would be Advil. Ibuprofen works pretty well two though. It might take it a little bit longer than Advil to start working but the majority of the time it takes away any paint that I …
Zyrtec Childrens allergy syrup
For some reason children these days really have a hard time breathing. I mean with my child I end up throwing allergy medicine her way. And I’ve been fed up with this medicine that is on the market. I hate testing medicine on my child. A friend of mine told …
Bioparox Aerosol
I use to get sick quite a lot, especially during the winter. I just hate this season to be honest, mainly because of the cold. One of the symptoms I have the most while being sick is having a runny nose, as well as having a sore throat. I …
Aleve pain reliever medicine
I’ve seen Aleve in drug stores, Wal-Mart and Target stores all the time. I recognize the name but I had no idea I was using it until I looked in my medicine cabinet. It was next to the Advil bottle and the two sort of look alike. I had …
Ascorbic Acid Poten-Cee 500 mg
My mom had always told me to take my vitamin C daily to keep healthy and make my immune system more resistant to viruses. I never really took her seriously though. Until one day I felt this nasty soreness in my throat. It felt scratchy and difficult to swallow. …
Patanol eye drops
Patanol is a prescription eye drops that I used to use when my insurance covered it. This was an eye drop medicine that helped with itchy eyes due to allergies. My eyes would puff and become blood shot red during allergy season, which for me seems to be all …
Excedrin sinus headache
Since I’ve been suffering from almost year-long allergy symptoms, for the past nine years, I think the symptom that most effects me, and I find the most debilitating, is the headaches and migrains associated with sinus infections. At first, these headaches were pretty mild, and I could just ignore …
Lunesta
I have developed sleeping problems over the last year, including sleep apnea. My doctor prescribed Lunesta for me in hopes that it would provide a deeper sleep and help me keep my CPAP mask on throughout the night. I have to say that I was very pleased …
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