This is probably one of the more expensive pain relieving creams I’ve tried over the course of the last year and a half, and I’ve tried a LOT, to say the least. I think, at least once a week, I’m at the grocery store or local pharmacy trying to …

Alprazolam is a medication prescribed to treat anxiety and panic attacks. I have been taking Alprazolam for about a year due to a lot of scary situations occurring in my life. Alprazolam is very effective and as such it is a commonly misused medication. The …

It’s almost the rainy season in the Philippines, and I’m getting ready for the flu season. I’m actually stocking up on Bioflu just in case the drugstore runs out of it again. Since its release to the market some two years ago, it’s been the number one complete flu …

There comes a time during day to day life when we come into contact with those popular and annoying stress headaches. Sometimes people just tell you to have a cup of coffee, a glass of water and get to bed, hit the pillow and sleep it off. Of course, …

I had a severe case of sore throat about 5 years ago which caused pus formation on both of my tonsils and severe difficulty in swallowing even of liquid foods. Because I always have tonsillitis almost every month (maybe because of too much stress), I decided to undergo …

When I had an emergency gallbladder operation, I had to be on very strong antibiotics for a long time. Due to this, my immune system took quite a hit, and I suffered from a yeast infection basically all over. I had to be treated for vaginal, anal, and oral …

I do not usually have trouble getting off to sleep, but I did have a few sleepless nights when I moved into a new house a few weeks ago. There were lots of unusual bumps and creaks and I was lying there with my eyes wide open until …

My wife was complaining about pelvic and lower abdominal pain. She has a long history of stomach related issues, and hence I was getting her symptomatically treated. It was few months back when my sister who is an OBGyne asked her to go for whole abdomen ultra sound scan. …

Advil has been around for years. I remember my parents and grandparents taking it and sometimes I do too, at least for certain things. Advil is an anti-inflammatory medicine that is commonly used to treat a variety of ailments from headaches to muscle pain and arthritis. It can be …

From the perspective of a guy, I do not know much about what women go through and so every time I saw a commercial for Midol during one of my shows I would always assume that it has the same functions of drugs like Asprin and other pain relieved. …

Lately I have been willing to try almost anything to help me cope with the pain that I have been having through my hands, arms and neck. I have found a few products handy but I am always willing to try something new hoping to run into something miraculous. …

I started taking these when I was pregnant. My doctor recommended I try to increase my calcium while pregnant and told me a supplement was a good way to do so. He suggested this brand by name so I felt comfortable taking them while pregnant.
I purchased these …

Nexium contains the active ingredient esomeprazole. Basically, esomeprazole is th S-isomer of omeprazole and the S-isomer of omeprazole has been proven to be more potent than its other isomer, the R-isomer. Nexium is classified into the group of medications called proton pump inhibitors and they are mainly indicated for …

Just recently, I injured my foot while trying to put something on the shelf. I’m still not sure what I did, but it hurt like heck and had me hobbling and feeling very insecure. A family member gave me a bottle of Aleve. Now I’ve heard …

I’ve always had a very peculiar problem that has bothered me for more than half of my life. When I get nervous, my stomach gets upset and I, inevitably, have diarrhea as a result. I don’t know what causes this kind of reaction, but it’s one I’ve had to …

As much as possible, I preferred all natural medicine to avoid bad side effects. I know that synthetic medicine could hurt the stomach lining, kidney and liver in the long run so I have always been selective and careful when taking synthetic medicine. Last few weeks ago, I ate …

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 …

I have always kept Benedryl around the house for those people who get itchy things on their skin, or for people who cannot seem to fall asleep, and have become really exhausted from lack of sleep.
Although, the box does not indicate that it is FOR sleepless nights, I had …

A few weeks back I encountered a terrible accident. It so happened that when in a hurry I tried lifting the hot water vessel from the gas stove, it suddenly slipped off my hands. Even though I did try my best to move away from it, some of the …

I have tried several different types of pain relievers to help get rid of my headaches. I decided to try Vanquish pain reliever to see if it was any different than anything else I have used in the past. I have heard of Vanquish before and have had a …

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 …

Wellbutrin is a wildly popular anti-depressent medication that is prescribed quite regularly by psychiatrists, as well as other types of medical doctors. I was first prescribed Wellbutrin by my obstetrician after having my second child. Unfortunately I became a victim of postpartum depression and as much as I …

It always seems to be a chore searching for a good doctor, dentist or other health professional. There are a lot of things that come into play during the decision making. Are they close enough? Do they take your insurance? What do others say about them? If you’re …

I often suffer from menstrual cramps ever since I started my monthly period. Most of the time I have to take in pain relievers just t be able to go on each day of my menstruation. Its a very uncomfortable feeling and what I like to do during this …

I am always on the hunt for a product that can help relieve my chronic back pain. I have tried a variety of medications, and have found that anything that’s over the counter isn’t effective, and prescription medication poses a risk of dependency So recently have been experimenting …

I have been fighting a really bad cold lately and needed some relief from my stuffy head. So, I ended up running up the street to the store to buy a box of Shower Soothers.
First of all, the price of these things is outrageous. It was $4.99 for three …

I used this allergy tablets during Spring this year when I my sneezing was uncontrollable due to pollens in the air. I bought this over the counter at Walmart when I stopped by there to go shopping. It comes in a small white plastic bottle with small elongated pink …

I first used Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough Liquid after my physician prescribed it for me. I had a bad productive cough and fever after I was heavily rained on in a mountain climbing expedition with a group of friends. I was having a very hard time and burning sensation …

Advil PM has never been my choice of nighttime medicine, mostly because I think liquid medicines work best when trying to get yourself to bed and if it is a matter of pain then there are many others that do the same with a lower price tag, but when …

When my health just get recovered from sick, the doctor prescribed me to have an antioxidant vitamin. He suggested me Asthin Force, once daily. I have consumed it and feel the effect.
My endurance become higher, and I don’t get sick easily although my neighborhood and some friends getting sore …

You don’t have to worry about the countless harmful side effects of this medicine, used by many as an oral contraceptive or hormonal imbalance remedy, as posted in many online feedback sites Just type Diane 35 on google and you’ll find a lot of references. Many of those, …

Sometimes, my daughter will come home from school with a present for me, usually whatever bug that has been going around amongst her friends. She hardly ever gets sick, but seems to be a carrier and brings it straight to me. The nastier bugs she brings is …

Like so many women I struggle with my weight and after having a baby I began to work even harder at removing those extra pounds. I was exercising five days a week and watching what I was eating but it seemed like the weight was coming off so slow. …

Antibiotic ointment is something that I have tried to keep around the house for the past year. I have had plenty occasions where my children or myself have gotten a cut or scrape and I had nothing around to use at all. I don’t like to spend a lot …

I am reviewing the Aquaphor Healing Ointment, branded by Eucerin, that comes in a 1.75 ounce squeezable tube. I am totally in love with this product!
I started using it about 9 years ago when an Ears, Nose and Throat Specialist suggested it to me. As a child, I suffered …

If you are looking for a good pain killer then I would recommend giving Kerr Drugs Aspirin a try. I think for the most part aspirin is aspirin no matter what manufacturer you get it from, but I have really enjoyed using the Kerr drug version of the product. …

Though I have some serious issues with sinus and allergy problems, which tends to be something I have to battle all year long, I’m rarely actually sick with a cold or flu. In fact, my very healthy husband was recently sick, and I managed to escape the problems he …

When I get bitten by mosquitoes, the bite itches and itches for days on end. Worse than that, the bite swells up into a huge purple bulge, and the purple color gets deeper and deeper and lasts for ages, before it starts fading again. Also, it is …

I suffer from severe arthritis pain in my hands that at times I can barely bend my fingers and the pain is unbearable that I go out of my mind!
I decided to give Tylenol Arthritis a try. Wow! This over-the-counter medication offers me a great relief of …

As a part of the Occupational Therapy Curriculum, Internship should include a 3 month training in a psychiatric facility. That is where I first encountered patients taking Stilnox. These patients are mostly with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, others have Schizophrenia and others have Anxiety & Mood Disorder. It is …

Recently my fingernails and hair have been really brittle and my skin has been really dull due to a lack of vitamin C. So, one of the vitamin C supplements I started taking was the Natures Bounty Chewable Vitamin C with Rosehip. I like this supplement because the chewable …

Aspirin is a fever reducer/pain reliever that is marketed under many different brand names. The most common is Bayer. The brand that I used and am reviewing is a generic brand called Certified. I purchased it at my local Dollar Store. I was impressed at first because for $1.00 …

I deal with red eyes on a daily basis and there isn’t really much I have been able to do about them. I’m not sure if it has anything to do with my allergies or just the mold in the air. But my eyes really become irritated very easily. …

I have been dealing with pain that starts from my upper extremities and shoots down to the lower middle of my back. The pain was not very severe, but bad enough that I could not stand for a long period of time. I wanted something that would relieve the …

NyQuill is one of those medicines that I grew up on. I can remember my parents always wanting to give it to me when I was younger, but I could not stand the taste. Now that I am older and have real responsibilities, I am perfectly willing to deal …

Sinus problems have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. You can name it and I have most probably already tried it. The first product that I was introduced to was a nasal spray containing ‘Xylometazoline’. This helped clear the congestion but the …

The war on drugs is something which has been ongoing within America and since it has found very limited success in most cases they are looking for new ways to keep kids from doing drugs and the news way that this is being done is through the media. These …

Whenever I have a simple cold and I’m suffering from nasal and chest congestion, I use Personal Care Vaporizing Chest Rub and Mucinex DM Expectorant Maximum Strength and Nasal Decongestant Tablets. Whenever I’m sick with a rather persistent and nauseating cough, I use either Zicam Cough Max Cough …

This Fall, as the result of having Bronchitis and having taken several prescriptions for antibiotics, I found myself retaining fluid, a lot of fluid. My stomach was so distended from fluid retention that I could barely see my feet. My doctor was reluctant to give me ‘fluid pill’ believing …

It is always during stressful periods with long hours at a computer that my eyes begin to suffer. They get tired, sore, itchy and achy, and if I leave them without doing something to help them, inevitably, they just give up on me. For this reason I …