I have chronic sinus problems plus seasonal allergies, and over the years, have tried many different medications to help me along the way. Earlier this year, while pregnant, I was having major sinus congestion problems. My doctor initially told me to take Sudafed, but it did not …

I’ve long suffered from very painful cramping when I’m menstruating. It’s been a curse in my family for as long as anyone can really remember. I’ve tried taking birth control (though I don’t need it for birth-preventative measures) as directed by my doctor, to help alleviate the cramping, and …

I don’t like to spend anymore money than I have to in order to feel better. If I can save a dollar or two along the way, that is what I will do. I have found that store brands are more cost effective in many ways and cough medicines …

When my son was born the doctor gave me some Fougera antibiotic ointment to treat his circumcision. I was told to use it at each diaper change. I applied the ointment on his sore area as directed. Within a week he was fully healed up and a lot less …

Prilosec OTC is an excellent treatment for frequent heartburn and a inexpensive acid reflux acid reducer. This treatment is usually effective for people with mild cases of acid reflux and from my personal experience takes about 14-days to start feeling any major changes in acid reduction. It took me …

My sister and I travelled to another country to study and to relax. Of course, we are both adventurous and are fond of exploring places. When we went to that foreign country, we were able to see other people’s different culture and lifestyle. During our stay there, we really …

In 2001, I was placed on the drug neurontin for alcoholism and manic depression. I was told by my doctor that this was a new medication for alcoholism that was released in the same area of the brain as chemicals from alcohol, so that the brain was tricked …

Why aren’t sinus medications using pseudoephedrine anymore? Okay, so I know people were using it in backyard meth labs, but what about the rest of us who needed that ingredient in sinus medications because it was the only thing that worked! Comtrex, Sinutab, Benadryl all at one point used …

About 4 years ago, I had a very bad episode of hyper-acidity which caused me to have some nausea and vomiting which made me weak and a little dehydrated. Because I was on duty in the hospital, I had no choice but to find some available medication …

The Cellufresh MD is the very first drops that I have been used for my eyes. I have never tried yet any brand before. My friend who is a medical representative gave me this eye drops for free. I have told her that my eyes sometimes become watery when …

I am not a big fan of aspirin as I have found that Ibuprofen seems to do a better job for relieving my headache pains. I decided to try the Ecotrin when I had a good coupon for it. I figured I really had nothing to lose. It would …

On the rare occasion that I am knocked down by a cold I have found only one product that can help with my symptoms, Advil Cold and Sinus. The Pseudoephedrine completely gets rid of my congestion and the Ibuprofen takes care of that irritation I get in my …

Zantec is an over-the-counter medicine used to relieve heartburn pain. I’ve tried several of these kinds of medicines and I don’t understand how this one is still on the market.
First, the good news: It’s cheap and you can usually find generic versions of it at Walmart or a local …

I have literally tried everything to help treat my allergy symptoms which, depending on the type of year, can be mild or quite severe. When they are severe, they can almost really interrupt my ability to function during a normal day. Even going outside to get in my car …

Diarrhea. It happens. And it has to be one of the worst and most uncomfortable part of being sick, or if you’re unfortunate enough to get food poisoning as I did one time about a year ago. I had bought some sushi from Ranch 99 store in Chinatown because as …

My journey with glucose meters and needles started a year ago when I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. As much as I hate to, I have been a constant visitor of hospitals and clinics. Also, my doctor immediately ordered me to attend a diabetic education …

Endocet might as well be called the sister of Percoset, a medication most commonly prescribed by physicians for patients experiencing low to moderate symptoms of pain and discomfort. Endocet can sometimes eleviate pain, however, for certain patients in cases where Percoset may not agree with one’s body by …

Maxalt comes in two forms, a regular pill, and a tab that can be placed under the tongue which dissolves.
I have used Maxalt 10mg dissolvable tabs for the past four years. I have had migraine headaches for as long as I can remember and tried most of the commonly …

When it comes to drug stores, Walgreens has always been my number one choice. I think it is because my town really only has Walgreens stores. When I was living in San Antonio, I noticed that they also had quite a few CVS stores and dropped in on it …

I spend a ton of money on hearburn relief because I’m trying to find some kind of medicine that will stop the heartburn and not taste terrible or make me sick to my stomach. The chewable that I use most is the Equaline brand of chewable antacids. …

I am always somewhat skeptical about medications that claim to prevent or get rid of colds and the flu, and other viral infections. I do believe you can do your best to eat well, exercise, wash your hands, get enough rest and all the other preventative steps to prevent …

I learnt about the benefits of Triphala through my yoga instructor. Since the time I started taking the Himalaya Pure Herbs, Triphala Capsules on a daily basis, I have seen some amazing results.
The word Triphala literally means “The three fruits” and is an Ayurvedic herbal formula that originated …

In addition to the strep infection my daughter had, she was also diagnosed as suffering from chronic rhinitis. All throughout the day, she would cough and spit something out. She was often complaining to me that there is always slime or phlegm at the back of her throat which …

It is no denying that every one of us experiences different kinds of pains at one stage of our life or the other. Similarly I also suffer from extreme headache once in a while. Initially the headaches used to beat the crap out of me and I used to …

I have year round allergies mostly due to dust mites. I have problems with sneezing, running nose, plugged ears, itchy red eyes, and bags under my eyes. I have been taking Claritin for three months now, and I actually think my symptoms have gotten much worse. I have been …

As embarrassing as it is to admit; I have a gas problem. This is especially true when I eat spicy or very rich foods. It is so embarrassing and there have been times that I just was unable to hold it in and embarrassed myself and my husband …

I am always in pain but I often have a fever. However, once a year I cannot escape having a fever because of the variation of weather. When I have fever or flu, I only trust Bioflu. Bioflu is just new in the market. It is a blue small …

There is really nothing worse than experiencing sinus and allergy symptoms. For the last nine years, it seems like I do nothing else! And my symptoms can, at best, be described as severe, though during certain months of the year I would even say they can be debilitating. I …

When I first started visiting Nadina I didn’t really like her, she seemed kind of stand offish and cold. But I kept going to see her and I’m glad I did.
Nadina is a great doctor. I started visiting her when I got colds and flus and she was …

I have been taking Naproxen 375 mg for about two years to help alleviate migraine pain. Not only does it work well with my headaches, it also helps with muscle aches, menstrual cramps and joint stiffness. This medication is a nonsteroidial anti-inflammatory drug and it works by …

My husband is a heavy snorer. About 10 years ago he had surgery and that helped for a few years, but he has recently started snoring agian and it’s been interfering with his sleep and mine.
He has tried Breathe Right Nasal Strips in the past, and they …

Recently I had a terrible cold. Actually, it started with my ears. My ears were mildly irritated and they itched slightly. As my cold progressed, both my ears hurt so bad that I actually thought that I had punctured my ear drums in some way. I went to my …

My girlfriend and I usually suffer regular back problems. The ones I suffer are less regular compared to hers, so we always try to make sure that we have some sort of pain relief medication just in case. From experience, pills do a very good job of taking away …

We like to have the all natural thing going on but there are times when we have to shop over the counter. My wife was dealing with a urinary tract infection and there was no way for us to get in to see the doctor any time soon …

I have always had menstrual cramps when my menstrual cycle came around, but it was only until a couple years ago when I was in my mid to late teens when my mother decided to buy Midol, a brand of pain killer for menstrual cramps that I had seen …

Like Pepto Bismol, Sudafed is one of those medicines that has been around for several years. Most of todays adults grew up on Sudafed and are now giving it to their children. I am no different, and although I do not have children of my own, I have used …

Effexor XR is prescribed for the treatment of anxiety and/or depression. It’s got a little something extra compared to the drugs people usually think of for these conditions. Sometimes it can be of tremendous benefit, but for others (like me), it can exacerbate the problem.
A large number of anti-depressants/anti-anxiety …

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 …

My son had a transplant when he was 3 years old and was put on a whole slew of medicines. I was the donor, so I was not with him the first few days after the transplant. After we both got home I realized a huge difference …

I have taken more than my share of pain relievers in the past, some have worked and some have not. Aleve Liquid Pain Relievers are by far the best in my opinion. The directions are to take two liquid tabs every 12 hours to relieve most …

I have some experience with the weight loss drug - Xenical in my clinical practice. Xenical is Orlistat, a drug that inhibits the uptake of fats in the diet by blocking a very important enzyme in the intestine. The drug is marketed by Roche Pharmaceuticals and is …

While I was about to finish the course of antibiotics for throat infection, I develop itching and irritation in the vaginal area. It went on for a week with slight cheesy discharge later. So I decided to consult the family doctor who prescribed the antibiotic.
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Equate Suphedrine Nasal Decongestant is always in our first aid kit, making us always prepared for winter colds. One of the most annoying cold symptoms is stuffed nose which makes your whole head heavy, and Equate Suphedrine is very effective to take care of that. From my experience, the …

As a mother, there is really nothing worse than seeing your child experiencing discomfort, especially when they are too young to do anything about it or tell you what it is that’s bothering them. I can’t tell you how many times my child had a fever that I thought …

My doctor recommended that I use Miralax to help with my chronic constipation. I had tried stool softeners, adding fiber to my diet and taking fiber supplements and none of that was not doing the trick. I’d been using various laxatives as needed but wanted something gentler that …

I can suffer from lack of sleep from time to time and I’m keen to find ways to remedy that situation. I have tried a few different herbal remedies which are designed to help you sleep and Nytol is one of these. It is made by GlaxoSmithKline. …

Suboxone is a serious prescription medication that is used for a very serious purpose. It is difficult for me to admit, but I previously had a serious drug problem. My drug of choice was intravenous heroin. After nearly a year of living a miserable, horrible life characterized by drug …

I grew up taking lots of Vitamin C. in my life. My mother and my grand mother never forgets to give Vitamin C, As i grow up, My mother turned to be very acidic, so she doesn’t want to take too much ascorbic acid. Until one time my Auntie …

At my doctor’s recommendation, I have been using Valtrex for several years to treat occasional cold sore outbreaks around my mouth. I am quite pleased with the way this medicine is performing for me.
About two or three times a year, I will get a small outbreak of cold …

I’m not a fan of medicine but the one thing that I do take from time to time is Excedrin P.M. There are some ups and downs when it comes to this medicine. I don’t like every single thing about it. I find that there are a couple of irritations …