Recently my family and I have been dealing with pretty nasty colds. It started off with a sore throat. It continued with congestion, head aches, body aches, etc. It was very unpleasant. It lasted longer than most colds I have had. My husband is …

My wife and I have had to use Express Scripts because that is a requirement of our health insuriance(Blue Cross), the requirement is the only reason that we are using express scripts, if we actually had a choice we would be getting our perscriptions locally at Krogers or Walmart. …

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 …

I do not get sick all that much which is a blessing. I do have some medicines around my house but they are more of a precaution just in case I get sick. NyQuil is one of those medicines that I keep around because it helps me a …

While Lipitor is about the first cholesterol lowering medication that first came out. Practically all doctors usually place their patitents on this statin drug to lower cholesterol. However although most doctors never heard of it. For myself lipitor gave me a urinary tract infection which subsided …

There was this one time when I came down with a really bad sore throat. I did not know what it was due to, but knew it was causing to lose my voice, which was not acceptable. I have to talk to many people at work and cannot risk …

About six months ago, I started to experience a pretty severe interruption in my digestive system. I was having some strong abdominal and lower back pains, and was having consistent diarrhea for almost two weeks straight before I decided to see my doctor about it. My sister was diagnosed …

Who can say that when you are getting in your 30’s, taking multivitamins is no longer effective? Before, I had this kind of thought. During my childhood years, my mother always provided us with multivitamins syrup. For according to her, it is better to prevent than cure. So she …

I woke up with a sore throat today and, as it was getting worse, decided to stop by a pharmacy and pick up some over-the-counter cold / sore throat relief. I chose Halls Mentho-Lyptus, a pack of candy-like drops that you let dissolve in your mouth. The pack said …

I have had a nasty virus for some 5-6 weeks now and I have been getting a bad headache as one of the symptoms. I had been taking normal paracetamol tablets which are effective in relieving the pain of headaches and they also take the heat off if …

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 …

Even as a mother, I was a little hesitant to try anything with the word “colostrum” in the title, especially at $12 a bottle (120 count). But, after reading a little about the product, I figured it might be worth a shot. I have two children, both boys and …

To those who have no patience with the trouble of preparing home-made solution to the first signs of Colds or do not have the means to do so Cold-EEZE is highly recommended. To discourage the symptoms of Colds so that it could be controlled immediately I would say Cold-EEZE …

I have been using Lipitor for the past four years to help control my cholesterol. I can say that it has done what they say it will do. In a matter of a month it brought my numbers back down where they needed to be. I noticed no side …

I am one of those people prone to cuts and wounds. I have had my share of paper cuts and scrapes and bruises from my climbing adventures. During my emergencies, I always panic because I am so obsessive about cleaning my wound. I get agitated if I cannot wash …

I am really picky about giving medications to my children. It seems there is always a recall on something or a side effect that is unnecessary. A few months ago my daughter was really sick and I had to give her some medication either way. I was nursing her …

Xanax is a prescription medication which can be used to treat panic disorder, among other things. Panic disorder is a distressing psychological problem which I have been learning to cope with for over 20 years. There are numerous medications available to alleviate the distress during panic attack, and one …

When I was single, I used to suffer a lot during the first day of my menstruation period because of Dysmenorrhea. During the first day I would experience unexplainable severe uterine pain coupled with vomiting and dizziness. It was impossible for me to go out of …

Premarin is a medication for menopause.It is the worst feeling in the world to be hot when everyone around you is cool and calm.
Premarin has many benifits.It protects the bones keep the heart safe prevents vaginal dryness,and a host of other things,but a lot of women take it for …

Shingles is a painful blistering red burning and sometimes extremely itchy rash that oozes with peeling skin. I suffered from a shingles rash for about two weeks and it was one of the most painful rashes I have ever experienced in my life. One of the creams I used …

I knew my time would come eventually. One of my kids was sick about two weeks ago and started sporting a fever, and I was pretty confident I wasn’t going to get it because I hadn’t had so much as a cold in more than two or three years, …

I saw this drug advertisement the other day and I have to admit that I was immediately caught by the model’s beauty. She really made the drug that they were trying to sell sound and look very effective. Since I was open to trying out new medications to manage …

When I was still 3 months pregnant with my first baby, I had community acquired pneumonia which caused me to have hard, nonproductive cough and slight fever. I know I cannot just take any medication because of my pregnancy. Because of this, I consulted my obstetrician. After …

I have only ever used Fybogel to relieve constipation and I like the way it really works but it is natural rather than a drug and it works gently. Fybogel is a sand colored powder that you can buy either in a tub or you can buy a …

I love the things medicine companies are coming up with now! I have a twelve year old son who refuses to take pills unless it’s absoluely necessary, and when he gets sick it’s quite a process to give him anything to make him feel better. Earlier this year, he …

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 …

I had a surgery several years ago to remove my gallbladder. The symptoms of gallbladder disease mimicked those of heartburn, which generally included a burning sensation around the diaphragm and a bit off to the right of the sternum. And, since my gallbladder was removed, I have a much …

I had a major problem with gas a little while ago. I dont know if it was what i was eating or something else, but it had to stop. I was in a posistion where i was meeting with people every day for a month and when my gas …

Yesterday, while I was in the car on my way to my cousin’s party, I suddenly felt nauseous. I knew that it was another acid attack on my ulcer as I often experience such. Unfortunately, I did not have any of my usual medication on me so …

Sometimes our husband prefer it naturally and wives are left sacrificing side effects of oral contraceptives. I was really pessimistic about taking pills because they often quote side effects. The foremost benefit of taking pills rather than using condoms is the hassle-free situation when you wanted the time. If …

I know I am already overweight, a lot of my friends just notice the change in my body, as much as I want to cover my excess fat by wearing dark clothes it does not help at all and I can no longer deny the fact that I need …

I have recently been having a lot of problems with nasal congestion. I feel that these issues are due to the wind blowing constantly and dust irritating my nostrils. Though I like to keep my nose clear, I do not like taking allergy medications that make me drowsy. I …

Being in pain can really put a damper on your life. I have had times where I have had pain so bad that I could barely move and barely even sleep. This is what happened to me the last time that I had surgery when I gave birth to …

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This last summer I was diagnosed with a heart condition called Inappropriate sinus tachycardia. The fortunate thing is its a non life threatening condition. It involves the sinus node over exaggerating and making the heart go into a tachycardia mode (heart rate over 100bpm). The problem is at …

I have this white spots in my face called vitiligo and my dermatologist prescribed Clobetasol Cream for it. My dermatologist sold me a generic cream of her own formulation and I have been putting it on my face everyday for the last six months. Despite my diligence, I have …

I actually developed a mild case of asthma in my early twenties, though nothing particular seemed to cause it to occur. There was really no rhyme or reason for why all the sudden I’d have a hard time breathing, especially when I was surrounded by very strong smells. I …

I have had issues with dry eyes for many years now and have tried most eye drops on the market. I have had dry eye due to both allergy and lasik surgery. When looking for an eye drop, sustainability of the drop in your eye and the cost are …

Awhile back, I noticed these white patches on my arms about the diameter of a quarter. They didn’t itch or hurt and wasn’t contagious or dangerous, but they were a pain to look at so I visited a physician who told me they were Fungus, similar to a ringworm …

Sinupret for kids is a natural remedy for colds and flus in children. It is made from plant extracts such as european elder, common sorrel, and cowslip. The claim the company that makes Sinupret, Bionorica makes is that this product supports the upper respiratory system, strengthens the …

I was suffering from cough and cold very badly for about 10 days. I was also suffering from fever those days. I tried lot of medicines but instead of improvement the illness become worst. I consulted with the famous doctors in my town also wasted lot of money but …

Recently my ten month old had gone in for his booster shots and later that night came down with a fever and was miserable. By the second day he was barely opening his eyes, mucus was draining into his mouth and he could hardly move… it broke my heart! …

Restasis is an antiinflammatory eye drop that was recently added to the market to help relieve dry eyes. I started having severe dry eyes a year ago due to allergies and haven’t been able to wear contacts ever since. My optomologist recommended Restasis to help relieve the inflammation and …

I have had heartburn and acid reflux for as far back as I can remember. It is there all the time - I would wake up with it and go to bed with it. Then I ate Tums like candy and believe I was putting on weight …

Anyone who has ever had a cold knows the unbearable feeling of a stuffed nose. It is the most frustrating of symptoms, forbidding a good night’s sleep, inducing headaches, and ultimately prolonging the illness. This is where the genius of Simply Saline comes in to save the day. …

This is the only alcohol free, sugar free, colorings free, pleasant tasting and non-sedative cough syrup that my husband could find at the drugstore pharmacies. It was the only safe cough syrup that I could use during my pregnancy.
I had been lucky to not have any illnesses during …

Some days my working hours exceeds 10hrs. Long hours sitting before computer, results dullness, tiresome and losing concentration on work on me. I enquired about food supplements that make me whole day active. I have seen an advertisement about revital. I bought one strip of 10 tablets …

I have been using different products to deal with the muscle pains I have been feeling in my arms and hands. I do not have a high tolerance for pain and will try almost anything to fight it. Though I have found NSAID drugs that help with the problem, …

Tylenol 8 Hour gel tabs have been the only pills available over the counter that have effectively provided relief for my husband’s pain associated with the metal rod and ten screws he has in his thigh and knee (placed there after an automobile accident three years ago). After prescriptions …

Moringa Oleifera (malunggay leaves)is in every 250mg capsule of Natalac. It costs P8.95 in drugstores. It is a post natal supplement which adds and helps in milk production for lactating mothers. This was not prescribed to me but I chose to buy this to increase my milk supply after …

I don’t usually take cough medicine, but lately I was so sick that I broke down and bought Life brand Chest Cough & Cold DM Cough Syrup at my local Shoppers Drug Mart for $7;99CDN. This cough syrup specifically advertised itself as being good for chest coughs, and my …