The last time I was sick with a cold, it started out like any run of the mill cold which was nothing special or out of the ordinary. The runny nose and scratchy throat where no big deal, until all of a sudden I was hit with the …

Because I was diagnosed with having Irritable Bowel Syndrome several months ago, I remained in constant battle with this illness. I would often feel the urgency for bowel movement wherever I am, also I would get this feeling of inability to completely evacuate the entire stool and as well …

Piror to Ben Gay’s being sold in the Philippine market, Filipinos have been relying on the soothing pain relief provided by White Flower Analgesic Oil. However, I count myself among the few who didn’t like the product. For one, the menthol scent was much too strong for me that …

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 …

Anytime that I can purchase the generic or store brand of a product, I do. I read the label and compare the ingredients side by side. Most of the time, the only difference is the texture or the container, applicator or dispenser.
I keep a tube of Equate …

I had a slight fever the other day and decided instead of taking my usual tablet which is more suited for aches and pains I would take a Panadol Extra Strength tablet instead.
These tablets come in packs of two and it is recommended that you take both of them …

It’s been a long time that I have search for a medicine that will lose my weight. I have tried so many medicines. I have decrease eating rice because many says that it will be a great help if I will do that. Until one day, a friend of …

Prednisone is a common medication used for inflammatory disease like asthma and arthritis. It is a cortico-steroid that reduces inflammation. This medication has some really good and bad aspects to it.
In my case, I have an extreme love/hate relationship with this medication. Prednisone in combination with a chemotherapy drug …

Vicks vaporub was one medicine I was familiar since my childhood. Even today, I use it onmy child. I make sure that this vicks is used sparingly on my child. My child even loves to apply this on his body. I use it when any one …

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 …

When my nieces and nephews get diarrhea, the doctor usually tells them to drink plenty of Gatorade to prevent dehydration. I never really thought it worked, until I tried it myself. I had a bout of diarrhea and I was in and out of the bathroom. I thought putting …

Although I have been off of Minocycline for about a year now, I am going to have to speak with my physician and have him write me a new prescription for this medication. I originally got on Minocycline because during the fall and winter seasons, my face will …

I have suffered lately from an illness and so far I am feeling much better after treatments, but I have seemed to have a hard time concentrating and focusing my attention on work. My friend told my to try Spring Valley Ginkgo Biloba Supplements and I just picked some …

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 have rheumatoid arthritis. I normally take methotrexate along with other medications to treat it. However, I have recently been diagnosed with fatty liver. Because of the fatty liver, I can not take the methotrexate. I could take it, but I would have to have …

Suffering from a cold is something that I just can not deal with. I hate al of the symptoms and a cold can easily keep me in the bed for days. To insure that I don’t have to stay in bed I will take almost any medication I can …

If you suffer from extreme menstrual discomfort the way I do, you’ll be tempted to pop a couple Midol Complete(s) just to ease the pain. Midol is good specifically for lower back pain. And when I’m coming down with one of “those” headaches, they usually disappear after …

When small kids get sick it can be the worst. There are not too many medications that I am just willing to give to my child. On one occasion my daughter got a nasal infection that at first resembled a cold. The doctor said that the best thing for …

Unfortunately I have a problem with severe migraines. I have tried many over the counter medications and only a few have worked. I was at Wal-Mart one day looking to replace my bottle of Excedrin Migraine when I saw this product. It was cheaper at only about six …

When my kids were younger, they could be rather picky about the kind of medications they took. We moved from Arkansas to Michigan when my oldest was just five years old, and me and both my kids started to experience allergy symptoms almost immediately because of the sudden and …

Sometimes strenuous work can be stressful particularly at times when I spend hours sitting in front of a computer and reading documents. I can no longer afford to spend time watching television shows or read my favorite books because I’m afraid it might trigger my migraine. Even when I …

I’m an insomniac. I have a hard time falling asleeo, once I am asleep i tend to wake up every two hours. I’ve basically triend every over the counter sleep aid medicine, but it didn’t work. I usually had to take more than the recommended amount and then I …

I was inclined to try this new anti-diabetic medication that I saw in an advertisement. It said that it had a long and lasting effect compared to the other insulin’s. So I first consulted my doctor about it. He told me that this insulin was unlike any of the …

I first encountered thermacare like many other products when I had a coupon for it. There are so many different medications and products at the store and I never know which will work great and which will be total duds. Luckily for me if you watch carefully …

VCF is an easy to use Vaginal Contraceptive Foam. It is sold over the counter without a prescription. VCF comes in a metal can with applicator to use for contraceptive protection. I found that the product was easy enough to use. The biggest drawback was having …

I’ve been taking Gaviscon in some form or another for quite a long time for indigestion and heartburn. I’ve tried a lot of other forms of indigestion over the years, but none come close to this one.
It was especially useful when I was pregnant as it …

Wellbutrin is an anti depressant that I was prescribed to go along with other anti depressants I was taking but not for anxirty or depression but to help me stop smoking. I was on Wellbutrin for about one month and had to stop because I began to break out …

Whenever I travel, I make sure that I bring my inhaler with me and my anti-asthma medications that I use in conjunction with my existing medication. I usually carry 2 extra bottles for my inhaler and an adequate supply of other tablets and capsules. For several years now, I …

When I was pregnant, I contracted some hemorrhoids which were very unpleasant. I needed a way to get rid of the hemorrhoids without causing problems for the baby. I didn’t want to take suppositories because I somehow thought that might be bad for the baby. I found Preparation H …

I was recently prescribed Fioricet for my migraines and headaches. I was directed to take as needed which is pretty often for me because I am likely to have a headache everyday. Immediately after the doctor prescribed it for me, I got it filled generically and was really happy …

I was taking my Zyrtec, or started taking it anyway, about three weeks ago. It may seem late in the season for most people to start taking an allergy medication, but I thought I was going to escape having to deal with allergies again this year until it just …

I suffer from IBS, which means I suffer extremes of intestinal issues, from running to the bathroom all day to being constipated. I am on a prescription medication for my IBS which I take every day, but I have never found a gentle, effective medication for my occasional constipation …

When my son was only a few weeks old, he had constipation and no bowel movement for more than two days. Alarmed, I decided to increase his fluid intake to give him softer stools. However this did not resolve his problem thus I consulted his pediatrician for …

I have found it hard to fall asleep on a few occasions, since I have been experiencing more pain in my sleep. I toss and turn at night, and find it hard to get that deep sleep that will leave me refreshed in the morning. I had been trying …

My Dad recently had a knee replacement and was sent to Coordinated Health for rehab. He was hesitant to go there because his siblings had told him stories about how difficult the therapists are there, and how they push you too hard, but that’s who the doctor works …

Recently I pulled a muscle quite severely in my upper shoulder. I take mild painkillers, but find they alone are not enough to dull my shoulder pain. My Pharmacist suggested a liniment, and that Absorbine Jr, Original Pain Relieving Liquid was the way to go.
This is a great product! …

I’ve never had a problem, over the years, taking medication to make me feel better. I figure, in this day and age, there’s really no reason for someone to needlessly suffer the symptoms of colds, flus and general aches and pains when things are readily available to make these …

I was recently having problems with my bowel schedule. Every morning, I’m used to going to the bathroom and eliminate my waste. For four consecutive days, I just couldn’t defecate. No matter how hard I tried and how forcefully I exerted, there was just nothing. I tried several home …

Asthma sufferers may find immediate or temporary relief from asthmatic symptoms such as tightness in teh chest, difficulty breathing, or short windedness by utilizing a medication known as Proventil. Proventil is a medication most commonly covered by insurance companies for those who have astma that is fully blown or …

When I was having back pain, I was looking for a way to relieve some of the pain and get some sleep at the same time. I have always taken Advil as my number one pain reliever. It only made sense for me to purchase Advil PM to get …

I’m not all that much into the whole sleep aid thing. I had to learn my lesson the hard way though. My husband told me that he didn’t want me to take these pills but I didn’t listen. I had been losing a lot of sleep due to …

For years, I have suffered digestive issues such as heartburn, vomiting, nausea, flatulence, irritable bowel syndrome and constipation. One of the herbal supplements I take with meals on a daily basis to help relieve, treat and sometimes even prevent these conditions from happening is the Spring Valley Chewable Papaya …

I have had a “mystery illness” for many years. Often during the course of time, it has been suspected to be lupus, or SLE, systemic lupus erythematosus.
One of the treatments for treating this illness is a drug called Plaquenil, or hydroxychloroquine. It is a bit unusual in that it …

It had been three years since my last eye examination and with my insurance coming to an end, I thought I’d take advantage and get a new exam and an updated pair of glasses while I could. My insurer listed several possibilities, including the place I’d gone to …

I have had to take my daughter to the emergency room a number of times over the last few months. I have always taken her to Gilbert Mercy Hospital located in Gilbert, AZ. We have had excellent experiences at this hospital until recently. It saddens me greatly to write …

I have upper respiratory allergy, so everytime I go under the scourging heat of the sun, travel along dusty roads, or even unintentionally smelling the fumes on the street, I got to suffer from clogged nose and of course, a terrible headache. That always made travel a challenge. …

When I first started taking birth control pills, I had a lot of problems with cramping, irregularity, nausea, spotting, etc. I tried many different kinds and had no luck. Finally I switched to Ortho Tri-Cycline and since the first day I started it, I have never had a single …

When I first saw this cough medicine at cvs, I was reminded of those miracle cure peddlers in the early 20th century who would travel with a cart full of nothing but bottles of whiskey that they claimed to be miracle cures for anything from baldness to erectile disfunction …

I don’t know what came over me that I listened to my friend when she recommend Goody’s to me, but I made the mistake of not listening to my better judgment instead. During the summer months, when our temperatures here in Vegas can hit upwards of 110 degrees, I …

Following an incident incluiding my mother being diagnosed with brain cancer and my father attempting suicide, I went to my general practitioner. He prescribed me Lexapro 10mg, for which there is not yet a generic.
LEXAPRO is used to treat moderate anxiety as well as anxiety and in rare cases, …