I started taking cymbalta for 2 weeks, when I started feeling the sudden urge of wanting to jump off the train track. I became so frightened and knew it was not the right thought,but the urge to jump was with me for an entire 24 hours even after …

Halls Cough Drops are a product that I use and it also brings back memories from when my father used to take Halls when I was a kid. I can remember the strong scent of a combination of cherry and menthol. When I smelled that familiar scent, …

Dealing with a feminine itch can really bother a woman mentally as well as physically. I can not barely concentrate when I have a yeast infection or itch down there. Some days I need to be able to function regarding my personal issues. That is why I needed a …

I used to have frequent stomach pains and I thought I had ulcer but when I went to my doctor, and he said it’s not ulcer but it is something called dyspepsia or for us layman, it is indigestion caused by overeating. He prescribed motilium for me. It …

Primatene OTC Products
If you have bronchial asthma like I do, then you might want to consider using Primatene over-the-counter products as a convenient alternative. I use the inhaler plus the tablets. You can pick up the inhaler off the shelf but you’ll have to ask the pharmacist for the …

In February 2006, I was admitted to United Hospital Center because of a severe episode of ’shortness of breath.’ The ambulance picked me up at about 3 a.m. and, by that time, my oxygen levels were recorded at near 80 at my home. Just moments later on the way …

There are times that I just can’t stay awake and I need to use something to help me. I had heard a lot of good things about Vivarin helping others stay awake, so I thought I would give it a try. I found Vivarin at my grocery store while …

If you suffer from migraine, menstral cramps, you might ask your doctor to try anaprox 275. You are allowed to take 2 up to 3 total every 24 hours. Anaprox is also sold over the counter as aleve or naprosyn, however the dosage their is only 200mg. …

One medication that continues to be on the market though used less often is Fioricet. Fioricet is an old school migraine medication that was prescribed to me back in 1993 when my migraines began. For several years, a combination of Fioricet and a drug called Elavil worked …

Another product in the long line of cold remedies is ZiCam Cold Remedy. There are different ways to digest ZiCam, but the chewable version is the one that I purchased. The specific type the I bought was the strawberry chewable style. I know that when you are …

I recently had a tooth extraction and was in a lot of pain for quite a few days as it was also infected. I was taking anti-biotics, but I hadn’t been given anything for pain just told to use Panadol which did nothing. I went …

I have a mild case of eczema which started when I entered my 20s. On its worst days, half of my face, ears, forehead and my eyebrow area experience redness, blotches, and flaking. It was at its worst around 2 weeks ago, and it was becoming very …

I was prescribed Percocet as a pain reliever to help relieve pain that is associated with my severe migraines. I was supposed to take one pill when I felt the onset of pain. I only used this medication for a short period of time because I did …

I recently had a serious allergic reaction resulting in severe cramps and diarrhea, nausea, swollen and itching eyes/face, dizziness, and generally being scared out of my wits.
When I realized what was going on (I’ve had this before) I immediately called for someone to take me to the …

I recently had a chest cold and decided that I didn’t want the thing to get too out of hand. So I grabbed a box of Mucinex from my local drug store. I must admit that at first, I was a little confused as to which kind …

I have the pleasure of taking my son to The University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. When we first found out our son had kidney failure, he got transferred from St. Joe’s Hospital to Children’s Hospital of Detroit. We were extremely dissatisfied with Children’s Hospital, …

Equate triple antibacterial is basically the Walmart generic version of Neosporin.
But don’t let that bother you, it is a good product!
I have three children and believe me, we need plenty of antibacterial around.
Generally, I have found it does heal cuts and wounds faster than if you didn’t …

My doctor told me that I need to get some nasal spray to help when my sinuses get blocked during allergy season. I decided to try Afrin since I had seen the name since I was a little girl and thought it must work if it has been around for …

Chances are if you have been treated for anxiety, the name Xanax is familiar to you. Xanax, or Alprazolam is typically prescribed if you are experiencing anxiety or stress, although like many classes of drugs, it may be used for other purposes. However, this review will focus on …

For those of us who suffer from IBS or IBD, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, often there are a number of medications our doctors prescribe for us before we get the right one, or at least, the one which does the most good. In my experience, since my diagnosis a year …

Seasonal summer allergies, or hayfever, has been afflicting me for 30 years. I am allergic to grass, trees, and weeds. Every spring it started with the itchy eyes, throat and palate, then I got the stuffy nose and sneezing. It’s like I had a hard cold …

Percocet is a pain reliever medication that needs a doctor’s prescription. This is also in the name oxycodin. Percocet is one of the best medication prescribes out there for pain that is more than minor pain. Percocet can be a great source for you pain after major surgeries like …

Having a sore throat can make me feel really down and out. I hate dealing with the sharp pains that make it uneasy for me to swallow. I hate also that scratchy feeling that always makes swallowing anything feel weird anyway. I think that sore throats not only hurt, …

I don’t personally have arthritis, but have suffered a lot more hand pain than I would like. Lately I have been using wrist bands, ace bandages, and multiple pain killers to get rid of the pain. While some things work many do not, which leads me to constantly be …

When I found myself having chronic diarrhea, the first product I tried was Kaopectate. I tried the name brand of medication Kaopectate. The active ingredient in this medication is bismuth subsalicylate. It is billed as antidiarrheal and upset stomach reliever. It was a bit pricey, …

This is not a pretty subject for anyone to have a conversation regarding, but in the case of doing reviews, I feel it’s pretty necessary to be as forthcoming as possible, even if it’s an embarassing problem to be talking about. Though I haven’t officially been diagnosed with Irritable …

I was in a rush one day when I was picking up some Aleve from the drug store, and I accidentally picked up the wrong package: these Rite Aid Naproxen Sodium tablets. I use these mostly for cramps around my menstrual cycle since naproxen sodium is an anti-inflammatory,, and …

In the recent few months, I have noticed a considerable amount of heartburn affecting my life. I went from getting it maybe once a month to getting heartburn at least 4 or 5 times per week. I sometimes feel like I cannot deal with the pain of the heartburn …

I have always used Robaxacet for back pain, and I have had few complaints, other than that it tends to be a bit expensive (approximately $13 for 20 pills). But it does generally work for my muscular back or neck pain, as long as it is not something more …

Whenever I affect normal fever I use one paracetamol 650 tablet, that gave relief from the fever but once I affect severe fever with body pain. I consulted with a doctor he prescribed Ace- Proxyvon tablet and dosage one tab twice daily for four …

So my boyfriend has never had pink eye and comes home early from work the other night with a bright red right eye. He said he woke up and it was matted shut and proceeded to get worse all day.
So he called the doctor and the nurse prescribed …

Jennersville Hospital sits squarely in the middle of Jennersville, Pennsylvania. While the hospital is not notorious for filling thousands and thousands of hospital beds, it has become increasingly popular within the Pennsylvania area. This hospital is a small hospital, which allows for patients to feel less like …

I think my throat is very weak. Each time I’d take very cold drinks especially soft drinks even for just once I’d immediately end up with tonsillitis. I wonder why many people could afford to indulge in as many cold drinks as they want without suffering the same. …

I have had problems with muscle aches for the past year. Pain pills do not always work, and always cause some long term issues. I have recently been using more rubs and trying to find rubs that get rid of the pain, and don’t smell horribly. I have had …

Some oils and liniment are only for temporary removal of pain. I need something that temporary remove the pain that last for a month. I want to avoid having pain even just for a month. Moreover, pain in the muscle is cause by lack of stretching and exercising. If …

Heartburn has been my worst enemy for the longest. I quite frankly get tired of dealing with it, but haven’t been able to get rid of it fully. In the mean time I jump from medication to medication to see which one will work best for me. One that …

I needed a stool softener fast. I am able to excrete the wastes but I had to strain heavily. I was taking more than the usual time that and was usually late for work because of that. I couldn’t tell my boss that was the reason of me being …

I was at friend’s house and was having a nagging cough and congestion from a recent cold that I got. Seeking some kind of relief, my friend told me to try Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold medicine. She uses it all the time and loves it. I tried …

Last June 21, 2008 I was rushed to Fatima Medical Center due to my right foot. I was engaged in a motorcycle accident and my toe needs to be stitched. The doctors and nurses staff were very accomodating and does help me instantly. It just took me less than …

I have given my share of criticism about the local Shopko store here in Beaver Dam. But, I wanted to take a few minutes to praise their optical center; simply because I truly enjoyed my experience there.
A couple of weeks ago, my oldest daughter work up with a left …

When I am in pain, I will try almost anything to get rid of the pain. I noticed that with my body, I have to switch pain killers often. This is because my body starts to resist the effects and most pain killers will only sufficiently kill my pain …

My doctor prescribed me Mirapex for the treatment of my persistent Restless Leg Syndrome or RLS. I have to be honest, at first I didn’t even believe that RLS was an actual disease. However, after using the medication I’ve found that I did in fact have RLS and this …

I use Pepto Bismol when I need some relief from stomach issues, but my daughter has always hated the flavor, not that I can blame her. Still, when she gets heartburn or an upset stomach, I still want her to take it over other medicines because it is …

One of the babies I cared for had, it seemed, a whole bag of medicine that he must take to function like a normal cooing baby throughout the day. He was just really gassy in his tummy and so one of the medicines he had to take was …

Blistex Medicated Lip Ointment comes in a really tiny tube. At first sight, I thought that this was going to last one application and all of the medicine would be finished. So to begin with, I thought that this was going to be somewhat of a waste …

As my pregnant sister and I were shopping for hospitals years ago, trying to find a good birthing hospital, we came across different hospitals that are truly deserving of our appreciation. Although we ended up in a different hospital, because of health insurance acceptability reasons, I cannot help admiring …

I have been off and on meds for years, and a 1.0mg dose (2 0.5mg tablets, or a single 1mg tablet) of lorazepam has been the most effective way to combat my anxiety. Although every med I’ve taken has come with a plethora of awful side effects, I …

I have been buying the Equate Naproxen Sodium tablets (220 mg) for several years. As a former user of Aleve, I found that the only over-the-counter pain reliever that works for my headaches is Naproxen.
One day, on a strict budget, I decided to try the Equate knock-off of Aleve …

Mifegest Kit is widely used for the purpose of abortion of pregnancy of maximum 10 weeks. I had given this medicine to my wife only recently when the pregnancy test kit showed positive result. My sister who is an OBGyne had prescribed this kit.

Mifegest Kit is a combi pack of …

Last week, I had my medical exams done at CIMA. I am suffering from migraine headache but my attending physician do not want to prescribe any medicine until I have my blood works reports. I am taking over-the-counter medicine and it seem not to work that well.
This …