I have had some serious troubles with my wisdom teeth growing in. It has been one of the worse pains I have dealt with because it seems to radiate tremendously. I could not only feel pain in my teeth and gums but also felt pain in my throat and …

I have been taking Gynera pills for 9 months and unfortunately, my menstrual cycle is still not regularized so I went to my OBgyne again to consult. She told me that since pills (any type) is not taking effect by regulating my period, she prescribe me the “PROVERA” Tablets. …

Now who would have ever thought that you could take tablets to put a stop to the snoring at night? I never knew there was such a product until I ran out of my favorite, ultra-reliable YSnore one day. I searched the Zellers store pharmacy section for …

I had a problem with the side effect that my previous medication was causing. I was unable to sleep most of the nights, which resulted in poor concentration and being drowsy the next day. I have tried several remedies including drinking a glass of milk before going to bed …

I had nose bleeding few months ago and it was rather bad. My nose was too stuffy, I could hardly breath. I had to go mouth breathing just to put air into my lungs. I tried to stop it by using a cold compress. I tried pinching …

These little blue tablets are supposed to provide you with non-drowsy relief from your allergies for 24 hours.
Well, they do work, but only for about 8 hours. Then you start sneezing a bit again. However, out of all the over the counter medications for allergies I have …

I have had persistent episodes of headache due to allergies. It always prevent me from finishing my work and even stops from playing my favorites games. This is what I really get especially if my allergies are taken for granted. Until you can help ease your allergies, you need to …

A couple months ago I came down with a really horrible cold/flu. My aunts mom had come down with a cold/flu too a couple weeks before I did and she offered to give me a bag of all the medicine she used to get better. One of the biggest …

I tried this product when I was sick with a flu last year. I wanted to go for a natural remedy before resorting to drugs. Several people, including my pharmacist, told me that this could not only make me feel better, but would also prevent me from getting sick …

Before leaving for my honeymoon last November, I was paranoid about getting sick (as are most brides!). I wanted to stay calm and take propper care of myself to be sure I didn’t catch any germs. We invested a lot of money into Saint Lucia, our honeymoon destination, and …

As I get headaches frequently I was going through a lot of Tylenol very quickly. I soon realized that Tylenol was indeed very expensive and so I decided that I would try another more economical version of Tylenol so that I could get the relief without the price.
Equate Extra …

A few weeks back while on a visit to my sisters place- something very terrible happened. Since I was seeing my sister after a very long time, I just happened to run to hug her and -ouch- I just happened to loose my balance and the next moment I …

Last month, I switched from the Depo Provera shot of birth control to a pill. Before that, I had been on Depo for 3 years!
Depo Provera is a form a birth control given by vaccine. You must have a prescription; however, you can administer the vaccine yourself. The …

Cepacol Dual Relief Sore Throat Spray soothes achy, sore throats. The size I bought is .75 fluid ounces and it may seem small, but this product delivers 100 doses. Only one spray is necessary to relieve throat pain! Cepacol was recommended to me by our family physician, so I …

I often get allergies during the early spring and fall months of the year. I can’t afford to call off sick from work when that happens because it happens very frequently. A friend suggested that I try Benadryl Allergy to help the problem. I took the advice and choose …

A sore throat is something that I cannot deal with without being a baby. I hate sore throats, because it is fairly easy for me to lose my voice. I also don’t like the feeling of not being able to swallow as well as I would like to. I …

I never leave home without my cell phone and my electrolyte replacement medication. I consider these two to be the most important things that I need to carry wherever I go. My medication has helped me manage my muscle pains as well as the cramping that I get whenever …

A few weeks back when I happened to visit one of cousins this vacation, I happened to accidentally slip off the stairs and this incident almost left me feeling in pain and discomfort. As I tripped down the stairs and landed on my back, I experienced an acute back …

I tried Depo Provera which is prescribed by a doctor and then administered by injection as a method of birth control.
The benefits that I saw in making this choice was that I did not have to remember to take tablets which were more effective if taken at the …

The Advanced Smile Care Center, in Oshkosh WI is definitely one of the most amazing dentists that I’ve ever been to. I have an extremely high fear of visiting dentists and have a tendency of putting it off for as long as I can. Their advanced technology …

I’ve noticed that over the years, I tend to feel my arthritis problems more when the weather is rainy or it has been a very long day. I notice the arthritis problem the most in my fingers, wrist and left shoulder. When it is possible, I like to take …

Librax, also known as chlordiazepoxide HCI clidinium bromide, has been a life-saver for me in recent years. I only wish I had discovered it sooner! Librax treats Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a horrible illness where the patient suffers cramps and other gastrointestinal issues. I won’t name them all, but you …

Since moving to a dry climate, I have suffered from very dry, irritated eyes, made far worse by the fact that I wear contact lenses. I have tried various items that promise to provide moisture and relief, but nothing worked until I tried Clear Eyes Sensitive Dry Eyes Tears. …

Xanax is a small medication used for the treatment of anxiety and panic disorders. It comes in several different strengths. I have tried 0.25 mg, the 0.5 mg dosage, and the 2mg dosage. All of them have different effects.
I take xanax on occasion to treat anxiety. I started …

My mother had a mild stroke last year due to complications by her toxic goiter. One of the medicines prescribed by her cardiologist was Warfarin (Coumadin) for blood thinning to prevent blood clot. The doctor was very cautious in giving the dose because apparently wrong dose could …

Equate: Natural Lemon Flavor Day Time Cold is a product that I use when I am feeling pretty sick, be it from the flu or a real bad cold or when I am sick and my body is just aching. I have found that this product is pretty quick …

I started taking Yasmin for a few reasons, including for acne control, help with cramps, and for the actual birth control itself. I’ve never had a lot of success with birth control medications and always found myself at the point where I could no longer take them due …

For the last three years,I noticed that I found it difficult to sleep at night if I don’t sleep with at least two pillows on my head or lie on my side. I felt like I am choking or that my neck is constricted. Thus almost every night I …

If you are a woman, you understand how miserable PMS symptoms can be. As mush as our husbands or significant others’ might joke about it, the truth is that the symptoms that come around every month aren’t funny, and they are no fun to deal with. I …

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 …

One of the biggest problems that I had when I was growing up was warts because they were embarrassing and looked bad and this caused me to not be able to face my peers when I was a child. I would be scared of playing with others and making …

I rushed to fast to workout yesterday without even bothering to stretch and warm-up. I missed working out so much that I had to run into the studio without worrying about stretching my muscles first. I came in the middle of the class, picked a spot and followed the …

I was prescribed Lorazepam after having a few consistent panic attacks. I see someone else reviewed this drug as being a sleeping pill but I have never heard of it for that purpose. Anyway, my panic attacks became worse, making me afraid to go out in public …

When I developed a weird looking scaly spot on my cheek, I was terrified that I had skin cancer. I went to the doctor, who then sent me to a dermatologist, and finally, my fear was relieved. The doctor told me I had something called actinic keratoses, which was …

I do not always have to deal with itchy skin, but do have to deal with it often enough when the weather is going wild. It is like my skin goes through these cycles with each weather and season change. My skin can go from normal to irritated within …

Retin-A is an integral part of my over-forty skin care routine. I have been using Retin-A for about five years. My doctor originally prescribed Retin-A to treat some acne I was experiencing. It does work well for me for acne prevention also small applications to areas …

It’s a shame to admit that I used to wet my bed when I was a child. My mom often got annoyed whenever that happened. At times I got punished, other days, I got scolded big time! I remember that I had a really hard time controlling my urge …

My doctor normally writes a prescription for me for Lasix for water retention problems that affect me in relation to my monthly menstrual cycle.
When my blood pressure reading got a little higher than normal, he decided to take me off the Lasix (which I only used as needed) and …

I hate having to deal with a sore throat. It never seems to go away and can never be treated enough. I’ve tried almost everything for my sore throat and was starting to get frustrated at all for the money I was wasting. I tired chloraseptic sprays, but that …

Phentermine also known as Apidex or Suprenza is a weight loss supplement that aids in weight loss and weight management. Anyone who has struggled with weight loss and consulted their doctor about a prescription has probably been introduced to this drug. Phentermine curbs your appetite and increases your energy. …

I was put on xanax when I was having anxiety attacks when my husband deployed to Iraq.
It would be hard for me to catch my breath, I’d feel like my chest was being crushed and my vision would tunnel. I’d break into sweats and was fearful driving, it …

I have always believed there is absolutely no difference between big named brands and generic brands other than the price. That’s why, when we last went shopping for pain relieving medicine, we bought the cheaper Equate version instead of Tylenol.
Well, I can now tell you that was a big mistake.
I …

In an effort to go “natural” many people have been turning away from big Pharma drugs in an effort to alleviate their sleeping distress. Like many other insomniacs, I want desperately to fall asleep right away, but am hesitant to take ambien or any of the OTC sleep aids …

When anxiety first started to impact my life, when I was seventeen, I attempted to do something about it. I was referred to counselling, social workers, meditation classes and of course the pharmacy. I tried a variety of different medications due to side effects or lack of effect. Eventually …

Earlier on at the beginning of the year, I had an accident at work. The stairs was slippery and I fell down a couple of steps even though I had almost finished descending it and ended up hurting my lower back. At first, I guess that the adrenaline of …

I hate dealing with a sore throat, as I am sure everyone does. It makes it hard to swallow and talk, which is too things that are necessary throughout my day. I also always seem to suffer from a sore throat whenever I have a severe cough. I wanted …

I have never been convinced about the idea behind a pain killing gel. In my mind, when I think of painkillers or pain relief, I always think of taking a tablet or capsule. I usually think of ibuprofen or aspirin or acetaminophen. Certainly, I do not …

I was recently experiencing heart palpitations which were not only frightening, but they were very annoying. They did not seem to have any rhyme or reason for when they would occur. They seemed to come out of nowhere. I went to the doctor and he prescribed a medication called …

I always like to keep a small stock of painkillers handy for dealing with minor aches and pains. In my case, it is headaches which tend to cause the most grief - I am lucky enough not to be afflicted by the terrible migraines which some people have to …

I always keep a small bottle of Vicks Vapor Rub in my medicine cabinet. That jar is something I can’t do without. I love the feeling I receive from it, the way it opens up my nasal passage, and I’ve found out that there are lots of other things …