Since I have been having a lot of stomach and heartburn issues lately, I am sure to keep some sort of medicine in the house to treat this daily problem. I have found that Pepto Bismol works okay for multiple problems and prefer it to other medicines that concentrate …

The antacid Zantac 75 literally saved me from a lot of heartache and pain. Heartburn has been a serious problem for me for years. It gets tiring and frustrating taking antacids after you already feel the heartburn. A lot of these antacids reduce the symptoms, but don’t get rid …

After a day of hardy work especially having engaged in activities that involves use of water; I suffered from numbness on both extremes. A condition which I took time to understand it causes. I tried different medications but to no avail. This medication included vitamin B complex and some …

amitiza (lubiprostone) is the latest addition in the treatment chronic constipation. though there are only a few medicines that are available for the treatment of ibs with constipation and symptoms does not completely subside with these medicine but lubiprostrone is most affective treatment available for people who are suffering …

I’m one of those people who seldom get sick, unless it’s due to a minor case of sinus gone horrendously wrong; however, two weeks ago, I went to the doctor and found out I had a respiratory infection. As a result, I was given two prescriptions for medicine: one …

It’s amazing to me the amount of allergy medications I can actually review, and slightly sad that I’ve tried this many, or those in my household have. I have probably purchased, over the last six years, about a hundred different kinds of allergy medications found over the counter, and …

I can tell you that I take pain medication almost every day because of the fact that I am always experiencing pain in my chest and other areas of my back. I am also taking a lot of medication because my doctor said that I will need them to …

When I get a sore throat, really bad cough, or my body simply needs a little bit of extra vitamin C I like to suck on Zand Orange C Herbalozenges because they are soothing and are made with natural ingredients. I even like the fact that I can suck …

When buying medicine I have always favored generic alternatives. The generic medicines have always cheaper but just as effective as the branded ones. However, there is one case when the generic brand of medicine did not really become effective at all. Not because it has not power but because …

I have been taking this medication for well over a year now, after I switched from Yasmin. The reason why I didn’t like Yasmine is I found that I stacked on around 10 kilograms from the hormonal change (despite eating well and exercising regularly). Also, Yasmine was …

If you have ever gone to a restaurant and eaten more than you could hold down then you probably have been in the same boat at me. This was something I could not avoid because I was skipping meals which meant that I was very hungry when it was …

I bought these Jakemans Honey & Lemon Menthol Sweets because I have had a really congested chest lately and when I am out and about and unable to take a cough linctus to clear my chest, I want some kind of sweet to pop in my mouth. These …

When I was a teenager, I suffered a few years with a mystery illness that eventually turned out to be fibromyalgia. During the course of figuring out which treatments were going to work for me, a sleeping issue was addressed. People with fibro sometimes have a lot of trouble …

Upon coming in to work today I realized that I might have made a mistake by not calling out. Not only was my monthly friend in for a visit, but also it was a hellish visit that seemed to include not only cramps but also nausea, chills, and even …

I absolutely dread dealing with heartburn of any kind. The only problem is that I seem to get heartburn all of the time. It even haunts me in my sleep and wakes me up multiple times a night. To deal with this problem, I have tried multiple antacids. One …

I’m all for trying new products, especially when it comes to healthcare and medicine. I don’t like taking the same ol’ thing over and over again because I personally tend to develop an immunity to it and the next time I need it, it works maybe half as well …

Since few months ago, I started to take some more supplement for my body and health. We are getting older so we need to take a good care of our health and body.
It’s been few weeks already since I take Nutrilite Echinacea tablets. A friend of mine brought …

My skin was so itchy and nothing was helping relieve it. I was even up all night itching my skin. My boyfriend bought me some of the Original Strength Gold Bold Body Powder and at first I looked at him and said this wont work. Well, was I wrong …

When I suffered severe anti-anxiety attacks several years ago, I was prescribed Xanax (along with another medication). I initially took five milligrams of Xanax up to four times per day. The medication was absolutely wonderful in curbing my anxiety attacks; however, it made me very sleepy. At …

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 …

Been having problems with constipation because of a sudden change in my diet. I just saw the commercial and thought it might work for me. I was so bloated I was willing to try anything. But that was a mistake. According to the advertisement, I can take it when …

Sometimes it’s hard to find deodorants that don’t leave white streaks on your clothing, aren’t too runny or too dry, and one that gives you full time protection. And a good smelling one wouldn’t be that bad either! So I decided to look online for a good deodorant, and …

Standing in my dress shoes for long hours during work often left me in severe pain in my foot, making it just impossible for me to even walk a few steps by the end of the day. Though using various hot/ cold therapies did in a great way help …

I recently found myself in my doctors office with lower back pain, side pain and abdominal pain all localized on my right side and after numerous amounts of tests including a urinalysis and blood work, ultrasound and back x rays, all of which showed absolutely nothing conclusive, my doctor …

Katinco Ointment, is one good product for pain and itch. I was able to test the product myself and since then I kept purchasing Katinco for first aid relief for headache or any body pain and itchiness. I am glad Katinco even made a Katinco stick which looks like …

The Recofast plus is another tablet just like the Recofast tablets and the only difference between these 2 kind of tablets is that the Recofast tablets can only be taken to cure the cold, where as the Recofast plus tablets can be taken when we fall ill or when …

I bought this because it was about half the price of Brand Name Ibuprofen. It came in an economy size bottle and I figured it would work for general pain relief or cramps.
The potency seems to be consistent. I take the same dosage I would for the …

I found that my heartburn was getting worse with each and every day. I was trying a bunch of medications, but none of them would actually take away the heartburn long term. I was tired of having instant relief, but not long term relief. I knew that I would …

I found out the last time I visited my gynecologist that I had a uterine fibroid. I had some outpatient tests down and found out it was benign. Fibroids can cause pain and heavy bleeding during menstration.They are very common in women past the age of 45.
I decided I …

First off, I feel the need to say that this alternative herbal supplement is on the expensive side. But that being said, it is worth every cent. Just think about what you would be paying for doctor bills and prescription medications in a year’s time. If you are anxious …

I have mild allergies in the summer months, but usually they are not so bad that I need to take medication on a regular basis. If they get too bad to handle, I usually take a Benedryl or something similar. Recently, my husband had a bad cold …

Every once in a while I will exercise too hard and strain my back muscles. It is very painful and it is often when I reach for some Advil and a heating pad. However, sometimes I do not have the luxury of a heating pad so I have …

After a year of using another brand of contraceptive pills, my doctor suggested that I try Yasmin, since I need a pill with an anti-androgen in it. I took contraceptive pills not for birth control purposes but for my Polycystic ovarian syndrome(PCOS)which was diagnosed in 2005.My OB-Gyne prescribed Yasmin …

I went to the eye doctor at Wal Mart after one of my friends went there to get an eye exam. Before that I’d always gone to my own eye doctor, and I wasn’t sure how it would be at a big store like Wal Mart.
The …

Fall and winter are the two worst seasons for me because my allergies are in overdrive especially with the fluctuation in temperatures. Whenever my allergies begin to take over my life, I usually turn to liquid over-the-counter medicine that clears up my colds within a few days; however, I …

Diane 35 is commonly used as an oral contraceptive pill but I used this medication to control my monthly cycle. It is also an anti-androgen therapy. Diane 35 contains twenty one very small cream colored pills. Each tablet contains 2mg Cyproterone acetate and 35 mg …

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 …

With usual season change every year, there accompanies common ailments like cold, cough, viral fever, which most often than not become quite upsetting for oneself and other family members. Yet, many among us are not aware that there exist some simple and very cheap homeopathic medicines, which if taken …

I’ve tried a number of allergy remedies over the years, including some that required a prescription. I’ve found that CVS Allergy Capsules relieve my allergy symptoms the best. Obviously everyone’s allergy is different, depending on the allergen causing the problem, and an individual’s reaction to it. I’m allergic to …

I was suffering from a terrible cough when I started to get over a cold that I had a few weeks ago. I didn’t want anything strong that would put me to sleep because I’d already went through that stage of my cold. I just wanted something to help …

I have not had many occasions where I have taken aspirin in my life. It has never been my number one choice of pain killer, but I will take them when all else fails. I was having a really bad toothache and was not having any luck with different …

I have trouble sleeping at night. There are times that I would just lie in bed for hours trying to find the right spot and right moment to get the sleep that I badly needed. I have tried several home remedies for sleep including milk and taking a warm …

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 …

I have bought and taken Strepsil Cough Sweets either for sore throats or to suppress my cough for years. I have tried most of the different flavors they offer. Having tried so many different flavors, one of the medicines that was least offensive, though perhaps not the …

At 39 years old, I felt like an 80 year old woman. I had to stop and use a bathroom more than my pregnant sister, and it was getting old. I have lived with overactive bladder since I was a teenager but never did anything about it, …

Small Smiles of Dothan is a pediatric dental office located on the main highway as you head North out of town. The location is good with no real competition to find a place to part and the traffic you encounter on the way there being the worst part of …

Ibuprofen is another name for the brand name Advil. I currently use Kirkland Signatures Ibuprofen for pain management and head aches. I found that the 200mg tablets of Kirkland Signature brand have worked just as well as the brand name Advil Ibuprofen tablets. I like the …

It seems that Vicks Nyquil has been around forever. When I was a kid, my mom would give it to me if I had a cold, and it would help me sleep through the night. Recently I noticed that Vicks Nyquil has changed and now comes in …

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 …

In my opinion, Walgreens Cimetidine 200 Acid Reducer is a great product. I, on occasion, suffer from excess stomach acid symptoms such as heart burn and acid reflux. Sometimes, my heart burn is worse at night. This is when I need an acid reducing medication the most. Sometimes, when …