When I was 19 and needed desperately to lose some weight, a doctor gave me a prescription for Fastin, along with a 1300 calorie diet and exercise plan. I recall some warnings about possible insomnia, but I was not prepared for the full effect of this amphetamine-type drug.
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Migraine headaches are the worst things to get. One of the best herbal supplements I like to take to help treat my migraine are GNC Herbal Plus Standardized Feverfew Herbal Supplements. They compounds in them called, “Parthenolides.” Parthenolides help reduce inflammation in the head that causes migraine headaches which …

My doctor started prescribing Topamax for me to help prevent and reduce the frequency of my migraines in 2004. This was about a year or so before Topamax was officially approved for the prevention of migraines; it started out as a seizure medication. I was reluctant to start on …

When I go on night shifts especially during the cold months I often suffer from gas pain. Sometimes its very disgusting because of the odor but I couldn’t help it sometimes. In addition to this problem I often suffer from being bloated and also nausea. While I was on …

Raise your hand if you know what the worst thing about being a woman is. I used to not have any menstrual cramps, bloating, and whatnot, but since having a child, it seems I get every symptom (or “side effect” as I refer to it since it seems …

Having a dry cough is a nightmare. It is a big embarrassment whenever you are talking with someone. Much worst is when you are inside a gathering or a seminar with important clients. I usually experience having a dry cough during May, June, were summer ends, and rainy season …

I use to have terrible headaches and I often take in analgesics until I became dependent on it until I had to taper all those medicines until I was able to endure it but when the times that I can’t really tolerate it I still have to take in …

I’m a frequent visitor in my doctor’s clinic. Every week, I come back to get my blood tested and other medical procedures done. This was because of the illness that I had which required constant monitoring. Months ago, I was diagnosed of Paget’s disease. It’s an abnormal formation of …

I tried to use Merit few years ago. They said Merit was made of herbal and traditional ingredients that can help us reduce our weight. And since I always have problem with overweights for so many years, I tried many kind of diet products in my life. And that …

Children’s Tylenol Meltaways are a great pill form of medicine for your child. For ages 2 through 6, it is a fun way of giving medicine to your child, especially if they are the type that hates taking liquids. It’s uses are basically to reduce fever or pain. The …

As a woman diagnosed with Stage 3A Breast Cancer, on the recommendation of several people, I chose Dr. Dharmen Patel to be my oncologist.
I had heard the following positive statements:
* A pastor’s wife from my mother-in-law’s church was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer ten years ago. Stage 4 …

Back around Thanksgiving I had a nasty cold that was going around and it made me feel miserable. It gave me a banging headache and I really hate those! They keep me awake as I find it impossible to sleep when my head aches. I had heard that NyQuil …

Any time I get a really bad sinus infection or double-ear infection, my doctor prescribes me Augmentin because it is my preferred medicine. See, I have reactions to almost all of them, though they are mild. This drug’s reactions are the least troublesome.
Augmentin is a penicillin antibiotic …

Sometimes, I get the feeling that doctors prescribe medications which have been promoted to them by medical or drugs representatives. Such was the case when my doctor gave me Touxium capsules. I specifically asked for capsules or anything in tablet form as I have great difficulties in swallowing liquid …

As a former Eli Lilly pharmaceutical representative who helped to launch Cialis, I can comment on both the medical as well as the consumer side.
Cialis is a medication prescribed for Erectile Dysfunction (commonly known as ED). What makes this one different from its FDA approved competitors …

As my first contraceptive I was unsure of just what to think of Yasmin before taking it. I had heard a great deal about contraceptives, what to expect, how you have to take them, how they feel, etc. Now, having tried several other brands, I do believe …

Any woman who is going to deliver a baby, should surely look into the option of being given a drug known as Stadol. Stadol is not a narcotic medication, so it obtains no qualities that could be harmful to the baby like many commonly known narcotics which can …

I wasn’t diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) until I was in my late 30’s, Though, it was obvious I had it for most, if not all my life. If I only new then what I know now. Ironically, my father is a pharmacist, but …

As a person who has had painful periods for years, I’ve tried many different types of contraception to reduce the pain I experience every month. I started off on Cyclessa, then tried Yasmin, then OrthoNovum, and then OrthoEvra, the patch. Next I tried OrthoMicronor, which is a progesterone-only pill …

I had been witnessing mild cold for the past few days. Although the cold was not very severe, it did make me feel uncomfortable. The fact that I was coughing and sneezing quite often, made me feel quite awkward and restless. This is when I decided to visit my …

With the world in fear of the H1N1 flu pandemic, it is sometimes easy to forget that there are several dangerous and even more common diseases that you can get both at home or while traveling. When I planned to go to Morocco last year, I realized that I …

Anyone looking into means of birth control, might want to be aware that there is now yet another method of preventing unwanted pregnancy that has just been approved by the FDA. It is called Implon, and it is acutally a tiny capsule-like tube that is placed into the …

This was a cheap prenatal pill I bought at Wal-Mart for like $5.00 for 100 tablets. Taking 1 dose a day is so much easier than having to take 2 like some prenatal pills require. This pill is easy to take but I would like it better if it …

Whenever I get red bumps or inflamed areas due to scratching and insect bites, I always bet bothered and it will just get worse. I am also prone to allergies from dust and unfamiliar surfaces and the result would be blotchy and itchy skin, not to mention the unsightly rashes. …

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 …

A sore throat is something that I cannot deal with without being a baby. I hate sore throats, because it is fairly easy for me to lose my voice. I also don’t like the feeling of not being able to swallow as well as I would like to. I …

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 …

So, about two weeks ago, I went into my Doctor’s office complaining of pain in my right side and lower back, which was radiating all down my leg and through my abdomen on the right side, and at first, because the pain seemed localized on the right side I …

About 8 years ago, I began getting a gnawing feeling in my stomach all the time. Eating bread was the only thing that made it go away, but the uncomfortable feeling would always come back in a few hours. One night, I woke up in the middle of the …

Decolgen tablet is known in my country as a medicine or tablet that we can take when we have cold or flu. Actually, this brand already known in the market since long time ago. People who don’t want to go to a doctor normally will try to get Decolgen …

Recently, I had a serious problem with cough and allergy. I was coughing continuously. It was dry cough. And, there was also a case of sore throat. I tried with some over the counter medicine, particularly an antibiotic and Benadryl for dry cough. But there was no result.
I consulted …

Dysmenorrhea. A lady’s greatest enemy. You would strongly agree with me only if you yourself have been through the same situation. I started my first menstruation when I was 10 years old. On that day, seeing blood stain on my underwear was enough to shock me. However, things went …

I recently bought a package of Excedrin Migrain from a local Walgreens pharmacy, desperate for something to relieve the intense jabbing pain surrounding the crown of my head. I have never suffered from migraine headaches, but have experienced tension headaches, as well as spontaneous occurrances pain from a concussion …

Neosporin is a medicine I have used ever since I was 15 years old. For a longtime, I have been using Neosporin to relieve pain. I like Neosporin because nothing seems to work better than it. It relieves pain effectively.
I like the way it is packed. It package is …

Seroquel is a antipsychotic/mood stabilizer that is used to treat bipolar depression. It has quite a few negative side effects including lethargy and weight gain. I gained 40 pounds taking this medicine and would get up 2-3 times and night (sometimes more!) and sleep eat. Sometimes …

Carisoprodol aka ( Soma ), is one my prescribed medications I take;
I have really bad neck and back pain due to a (MVA) in 1996 and as each year passes, the pain in my lower back worsens;
My disc’s are deteriorating and my Doctor has had me on …

If you are thinking of taking Xyrem GHB the date rape drug for your narcolepsy, I strongly urge you to think again. 4 years ago, after just taking 4 doses of the drug, it left me with this burning feeling headache which is now full blown the most …

I’m all about the all natural way of doing things. Some times I am, I mean really there comes a time where you have to step back and try something new. I had never had a Ricola cough suppressent a day in my life. And I have never wanted …

I hate to have a cold. It hate to be sick period, however when I am sick I try different medicines until I find ones that work for me. Like I said I hate to be sick and want a medicine that will help me to feel better as …

When I saw some cold remedy lozenges in the store, I was kind of astonished by it. I had scene cold remedies in syrup form and pill form but not really in lozenge form. I have used many throat lozenges as well as cough drops, but the Cold Eeze …

Just recently, my left food suddenly swelled up bad—”bad enough that I couldn’t go to work for a couple of days and had to stay at home for 3 days. One of my doctor friends advised I take Celecoxib twice a day, later confirmed by the doctor at the …

My husband and I took a road trip that left me so sick that I refused to be apart of another. Well, he convinced me this past summer to take another road trip to Las Vegas. I refused but he offered me a remedy that would help me with …

My daughter inherited my sensitive skin. Even when she was a baby, her face would get rashes which had nothing to do with measles or rubella which are typical childhood diseases. Among all my kids, she is the one I take the most for a visit to the dermatologist. …

I have been using contraceptive pills since the age of 16 when my mum accompanied me to the doctors to get them!
The first pill I was prescribed was named, Microgynon. You are instructed to take the pill on the first day that your natural period begins and then for …

I was undergoing Dermaroller sessions and this was the topical anesthesia used on my face. Dermaroller sessions are really painful and can be traumatic with no anesthesia and nobody does that as hundreds of micro-needles glides through your skin throughout the session and you’ll need a strong topical anesthesia, …

Scholl Cracked Heel Repair Cream
You just don’t know how one feels when the heels are starting to get dry and crack. When the heels …

It seems lately that I am getting way more sore throats than necessary. For some reason I have been getting sore throats even when I do not have a cold. My throat gets irritated and it can even make it hard for me to talk at times. I hate …

I like to travel a lot. I go to places where mostly people won’t go on their vacation. Hiking, mountaineering and river rafting are the things that I like to do when I go on a holiday. I never thought that in my recent adventure, I’d contract a deadly …

Yesterday my son, 45 min before going to leave for school complaint me about pain in abdomen. On asking he didn’t have any other complain like fever, loose motion, nausea or vomiting. This might be abdominal discomfort due to indigestion. I gave him Tablet Dicyclomine. After 15 min he felt …

During my course of chemotherapy, there have been a few times that I had contracted infections that would otherwise be non-fatal to others but life-threatening to me. This was because my immune system had been weakened by the chemotherapy agents and getting even a simple flu virus could spell …