Medicine Reviews
Triaminic Expectorant
To say that Triaminic Expectorant cough formula works well is an understatement. I recently had a bad cough from a cold. For the first few days, the cough wasn’t that bad. It was simply a dry cough that didn’t interfere too much with my day to …
Equate Naproxen Sodium 220mg Pain Reliever
Equate Naproxen Sodium 220mg pain reliever is the generic version of Alleve, found at Walmart. I have been using this product for years. Mainly for headaches and for the relief of menstrual cramps. I started out using Alleve and loved the item, then I discovered that their main active …
Phentermine
I have always struggled with weight problems, but after the birth of my son one year ago; the battle became worse. I tried no carbs, low carb, counting points, and working out, but the scale barely budged. I was really depressed that I couldn’t get the weight off and …
Nature Made Iron supplements
This comes in a brown bottle with Nature Made written on it and Iron written in big letters. This is a small white circular tablet. The cap is child safe but is easy for adults to open.
During pregnancy, my iron levels were low so my doctor asked me …
Halls Fruit Breezers Cough Drops, Cool Berry
I’ve been using Halls as a child, but I’ve always hated them. that cherry flavor they have was horrid! But, now I buy the Halls Fruit Breezers in Cool Berry and I enjoy them so much more. they aren’t sickly tasting like nasty medicine, and instead, …
Diclofenac Sodium
This is another anti-inflammatory drug but it is not a steroid like the other corticosteroid anti-inflammation drug I have reviewed on. In fact, this drug can be used on other illnesses or discomforts too such as pain for periods for woman, or joint or bone pains for old-aged people …
Hyland’s Cold Relief with Zinc 4 Kids Medicated Strips
I am always looking for the easiest way to help keep my kids healthy, and sometimes some of the medication on the market just doesn’t provide that kind of security that it’s doing the best job it can be doing. And not only that but most medicine is something …
Calpol Paracetamol
I always have a bottle or two of paracetamol on my shelf as most mothers do. I used a different brand then, a hand-me- brand which is traditionally used by our family years ago for our small siblings. However, as I use them on my kids now, I noticed …
Cerazette contraceptive pills
This product seems to be a very useful contraceptive which is working for a lot of people I know. But, to be able to make your choice of taking it or not, you must be aware of its possible side effects like I’ve noticed while I was taking this. …
Tylenol pm
I take Tylenol pm on a regular basis. It helps me to sleep, is effective, easy to take, and supposedly non habit forming. I have tried a variety of pain relievers, and sleeping pills. Nothing works for me like tylenol pm does.
After breaking my arm, it bothers me …
Nostrilla Decongestant Spray
I hate nasal sprays. They freak me out. I’ll be honest. The thought of sticking something up my nose and then spraying a liquid into my skull just doesn’t seem like my cup of tea, but honestly, after a really bad bout of allergies a couple years ago, and …
Phazyme Anti-Gas Relief
Phazyme Anti-Gas Relief is a quick dissolve chewable tablet that works fast on the worst bouts of gas build-up. The smooth cool mint flavor dissolves quickly in the mouth and neutralizes the discomfort of gas build-up within several minutes. I do not like this medicine too much, because it …
Aleve pain reliever
When I started to develop problems with arthritis in my back and hands, I avoided going to the doctor at first. Instead, I decided to try Aleve for the pain, since a friend of mine swore by it.
I had been using ibuprofen, but the effects were not …
Acapella Vibratory PEP Therapy System
My husband has many lung problems. It’s not very often that we can find something that helps him very much.
We recently moved and his new pulmonologist prescribed him this Acapella Vibratory Therapy System. He called it a “Flutter Valve” too.
This device looks like a rubber bulb, sort of like …
Thermacare Air Activated Heatwraps
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 …
St. Lawrence Sparrow Hospital
Recent I was admitted to St. Lawrence Sparrow Hospital in the psychiatric ward. The support and the care from the staff were exceptional. I had been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and depersonalization. The hospital treated these illnesses step by step to perfection. They have voluntary and involuntary admissions and …
ProAir
Recently I had suffered from a summer fight with bronchotis. Let me tell you summer illnesses take a toll on you. I had a terrible cough, that just kept getting deeper each day. My Doctor at Kaiser Permantente put me on a Robitussin cough medicine, although …
Children’s Advil
This review is for Children’s Advil suspension. I bought a 4 Fl OZ bottle of the Blue Raspberry flavored liquid for my almost 5 year old daughter because she has been getting some pretty bad fevors lately. I alternated with this Advil and a children’s Tylenol. I would first …
Pilfood (Hair Loss Prevention Capsules)
I will talk about a product that I’m taking now, Pilfood. I know that there are two sizes of boxes, 50 capsules and 90 capsules. The latter is the one I’m currently taking.
First I will talk about what the is recommended, and then I will tell you how is …
Meloxin 7.5mg
This tablet is normally used by people that have problem with their bone. People that has Rheumatoid arthritis or Osteoarthritis often get this medicine from their doctor. You need to get prescription from the doctor first if you want to buy this medicine from the pharmacy store. Otherwise, they …
Applied Nutrition Rapid Sleep PM Liquid Soft Gels
Sleep is something that I have battling with for way too long. After not sleeping for days I got sick and tired of it and decided to start taking something to help me sleep easier. It seemed like I was always on the run and didn’t want to crash …
Walgreens Wal-Born Effervescent Health Formula Orange
I recently reviewed this product, but with the lemon-lime flavor, and I have to say, the orange was so much better! It worked just the same, and was just as effective, but the flavoring was well worth investing in another version of the same product. Basically, Wal-born just acts …
Driclor- topical antiperspirant
Driclor was first introduced to me by my sister. Excessive sweating has always been my problem since I was a kid. I didn’t mind it at first but lately it has become a nuisance already so I decided to try it out. Although it is quite expensive compared to …
Colon ACH (Advanced Colon Health)
My auntie gave me a Colon ACH (Advanced Colon Health) sometime ago. When I received this from her I was not really excited. I thought I did not need that because after all I am into healthy eating and have regular bowel movement. As I read, this product …
Walgreens Triple Antibiotic Ointment
Antibiotic ointment is something that I like to keep around in my first aid kit. I know that accidents can occur almost any time and don’t like the risk of getting an infection. The last time I purchased antibiotic ointment it was the Walgreens Triple Antibiotic Ointment. I didn’t …
Ranitidine Hcl (Zantadin) 25 mg/ml injection
Due to an operation I had last year, I was prescribed with several post-operative medications to manage my pain, the inflammation and my hyperacidity. I was placed in a liquid diet as soon as I was conscious but still was not allowed to eat foods that needed to be …
Nature’s Way Umcka ColdCare Original Drops
I haven’t had much luck in the testing of Nature’s Way prodcuts, but that doesn’t stop me from trying new ones every time I find them. I’m not a homeopathic enthusiast by any means, but I do like the idea of implementing natural elements where possible, and keep the …
Amphotericin B (Fungizone) injection
When I was in my late teens, I was diagnosed of having cancer. I had to be confined in the hospital for weeks to get treated. Because my immune system was compromised, a fungus took advantage of my weakened state. I had contracted what was called Aspergillosis. The doctors …
Laserin Syrup
Actually I am not sure if this laserin syrup that I knew for a long time is just syrup that we can take when we have coughing or it can also be your medicine when you have a little fever or headache.
So far, I have been using this Laserin …
Ritalin
The first medication I ever tried for my adult ADD was Ritalin. Now, Ritalin is not technically an “adult add” medication, but it can still be prescribed to adults (and probably is not directed to be used for adult ADD because we haven’t known about the condition in …
TopCare Infants’ Oral Drops Pain Relief
I bought this over the counter medicine from the pharmacy when my 4-month old daughter had a fever after getting her immunization shots. Initially, I had no idea what to buy because I had no prior experience about taking care of babies especially when they get sick. So I …
Mercy San Juan Hospital - Emergency Department
I had a bad experience with this hospital’s emergency department last month. Although I love the hospital generally because it is new and has state of the art equipments, their emergency department sucks and is worthy of a review so others who are planning to go there won’t experience …
The Co-operative 24 Clear Washproof Plasters
I can recommend this box of washproof plasters from the Co-op’s own brand because not only are they cheap, but they do actually work and stay adhered to the skin when they are wet. I initially bought them to stick on the back of my heel as my …
Tramacet
I recently underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy and my surgeon prescribed the painkiller drug Tramacet for my recovery at home. The dosage I was prescribed was 37.5mg Tramacet which also contains 325mg paracetemol.
The surgical incisions as well as my insides were terribly sore and painful on the day that …
Pepto Bismol Children’s Chewable Tablets, Watermelon
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 …
Lower Keys Medical Center Key West, Fl
I was recently diagnosed with Prostate cancer and told by the doctors that I would need to have a radical prostate removal.
Since I live in a small community with only one hospital to choose from, I was apprehensive about the care I would receive because I had heard …
Tylenol PM as a sleep aid
After many years of delayed-sleep syndrome (not sleeplessness), I finally decided it was time to seek some medical help in getting me a full nights sleep. After phone discussions with my doctor (and I always recommend speaking with your doctor before attempting to take any medications for delayed-sleep or …
Coldcough PD Syrup
My pediatrician has prescribed a name brand cough syrup called Pancough for my children on several occasions; Coldcough PD Syrup is the generic version of Pancough syrup. As with most medical insurances, our prescription benefit requires us to get the generic version, and thus my children have used …
Cetirizine (Zyrtec Generic)
OTC (over the counter) product the generic to Zyrtec - which is exactly the same thing, but price for 14 tablets (2 weeks worth) is $11.89 compared to Zyrtec at $14.39
I’ve had horrible seasonal allergies since I was a kid and trying to wear mascara in middle school was …
Delsym Cough Suppressant
I hate to be sick. I can’t imagine anyone is ever really ok with being sick, but I am a huge baby about it. I suffer from asthma and when I get a bad cold all I do is cough and cough. When I have other …
Wal Mart Eye Doctor Springfield MO
I went to the Wal Mart Vision Center in Springfield, Missouri. I wanted to see if I was able to wear contacts. I had a very thorough exam and felt pleased with the service. The doctor’s name was Dr. Foss. He was mild mannered and kind. They fitted me …
Three Legs Brand Cap Kaki Tiga (for insect bites)
Three Legs Brand Cap Kaki Tiga is a Chinese balm for insect bites. We buy it from the Chinese drugstore. It is a green balm in a small transparent glass container with a yellow cap on top with the Three Legs logo on it.
For some reason, I …
Zyrtec Allergy Medication
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 …
Rolaids Extra Strength Tablets and Softchews
In my never-ending personal quest for the perfect antacid, I have stumbled upon Rolaids in the supermarket pharmacy isle early this year. There’s a tablet type or more like Lifesaver format and Cheerios combined. There’s always a first time to try something, so this is how it …
Halls Mentho Lyptus Cherry Cough Drops
Whenever I get a cold, I get a horrid case of congestion to go along with it. And even when the congestion feels mostly clear for the time being, my throat is left entirely susceptible to dry patches and itches that simply won’t rest unless I constantly guzzle …
Pepto Bismol
Most of us have heard of this little pink tummy fixer, but as an expereinced sufferer of stomach nuisances, I want to break down how effective this product really is.
Nausea/Upset stomach: If you feel like you ate too much, have motion sickness, or otherwise feel that you may vomit, …
Effexor
Effexor remains one of the more prescribed anti-depressants on the market and for many it has proven to have mixed results. Yes, there will be those individuals who will rave about how effexor had changed their lives and allowed them to experience a major turn around in terms of …
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