Depo Provera is one of the most common forms of the pill to hit the market in recent years. Obviously, its purpose is to prevent unwanted pregnancy. I, however, unlike many people, found the medicine to not agree with my system at all. Not only did …

love Dristan. It’s one of my all time favorite cold medicines that I’ve taken over the years and I think it’s one of those that rarely goes noticed by the general population because most people are stuck on tylenol or nyquil products, but this one definitely does it …

Being sick is always dreadful for me. It seems like it always hits me really hard. It might also be that I do not have a high tolerance for cold symptoms. Two parts of a cold really bring me to my knees. They are nose congestion and chest congestion. …

Diabetes runs in our family, and I had previously been a big fan of the Accuchek system of drawing blood to monitor blood glucose levels, that was until my Pharmacist suggested I try the new Contour meter. This meter is made by www.ascensia.ca and it is the best diabetic …

I oftenly use Advil PM when minor aches and pain are keeping me awake during my sleep. When I have some difficulties to sleep because of the reasons mentionned previously, I take one or two pills and here it is, I can sleep. It’s working very fast so I …

My youngest daughter who has a sensitive skin gets all sorts of skin problems. One of these problems is eczema. The last time she had one, our family doctor prescribed Cutivate cream. This is a topical cream which comes in a 30 g squeeze tube and is made …

This has been a staple product in my bathroom cupboard for years. I remember first using this 20 years ago when I was recommended this and my sister had some as it was recommended to use on babies, and since she had a baby at the time then I …

I took Prednisolone a few times in my battle with Crohn’s disease and I have to say that it is the worst drug I have ever taken. If you didn’t know, this drug is a form of steriod and is very strong and very dangerous, especially if used incorrectly, …

A few weeks back, my stiff shoulders and back ache looked like they could never be healed. The pain in these areas was so severe that —“ I just seemed crippled. I just couldn’t walk nor sit properly on the sofa, - the only thing I could do was …

I was put on prednisone for a 3 month period due to the extreme nasal polyps I’ve had for years. They’ve continually gotten worse, so my doctor decided this would be the last option before surgery. I was hesitant after hearing some of the side effects (weight gain, moon …

I have had a nasty virus for some 5-6 weeks now and I have been getting a bad headache as one of the symptoms. I had been taking normal paracetamol tablets which are effective in relieving the pain of headaches and they also take the heat off if …

I have shopped Drugstore.com for many years. My most recent order was 02/16/09. I have ordered everything from prescriptions to personal items (such as toothpaste and shampoo). I’ve almost always been satisfied with my purchase. I have returned very little. And when I have had to return something, it …

My husband and I recently took our daughter to the Emergency department of the IWK Children’s hospital in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The IWK is pretty well reknowned locally and is hailed as being one of the best health care facilities for children east of Toronto.
I was shocked when we …

This is probably one of the more expensive pain relieving creams I’ve tried over the course of the last year and a half, and I’ve tried a LOT, to say the least. I think, at least once a week, I’m at the grocery store or local pharmacy trying to …

Migraine runs in our family. It started with my grandmother then to my mom, uncles and aunt. Some of my cousins have it and unfortunately I inherited it too. When my mom has migraine attacks, she literally cannot do anything but lie down in bed. She remembers wanting to …

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 …

Ever see trillions of tiny little dots everywhere. The lights, even the dimmest of them all seem to be blairing, and the feeling of pulsating pressure in your head just becomes unbearable to the point where you feel like your going to vomit. I have had problems with …

This is an analgesic and antipyretic drug. It reduces the pain and and it helps with minor inflammation reducing the body temperature. The pill is white and round, it is not very difficult to swallow although it is not very small and it has bitter taste so I always …

It was my first year of motherhood when I was introduced to Calpol Paracetamol. My infant was having fever after he was vaccinated and I was so worried. It was the first time he had fever ever since he was born and I was so worried despite the fact …

Effexor is an antidepressant that I’ve found to have few side effects. After I had started the medication, there was definitely a period of adjustment where I did not feel myself, I was really sweaty and had difficulty sleeping. Within six weeks or so, I really saw …

This is one of the essential first aid items that should always present in our medicine cabinet. My family and I have been using this for some time now and we still continue to patronize it because of its effectiveness in treating minor cuts and burns. I love how …

A few weeks ago, my husband asked me if I’d like to go on a boat ride with him and our kids and his cousin who has an 18 foot boat of one kind or another. When I was a kid, though I have a fear of water, I …

Advil PM Pain Reliever/ Nighttime Sleep Aid come in tubs of tablets. Actually, I think they are more like caplets, and there are 80 of them in a tub. They claim to be able to help with sleeplessness associated with minor aches and pains because they contain …

I was confined in a hospital the last year. It was due to a severe infection that I got from travelling to a remote jungle south of my country. I am a member of a charity organization which helps people get medical help. We provide what we can give …

Normally, I try to stay away from medication and just let nature take its course when it comes to healing from a cold. I don’t believe in putting all of this unnatural stuff in my body just because I’m not feeling well. When you think about it, …

I don’t often have problems going to the restroom, but have found myself dealing with this issue a lot lately. I know that my mother has had this same problem for years and asked what she suggested. She told me to try the Equate Women’s Laxative Tablets. I did …

I was at the office one day when I felt my abdomen become distended. It was hard and rigid to touch. I don’t know if it was something I ate or was it because of my late lunch. So I turned on my computer, Googled some remedies and found …

So I just wrote a review about how I used this Walgreens chest congestion product because I got sick about three weeks ago and couldn’t seem to get over it on my own, but the product I bought because it was the cheapest just wasn’t doing what I originally …

About two years ago, when my grandmother passed away, I started experiencing symptoms of anxiety and just plain depression as I was very close to my grandmother and had been taking care of her ever since I could remember. She had always been there for me and always taken cared …

My family was in need of a new primary care physician recently. After contacting our insurance company we were given this office to contact. Anytime you have to change doctors it is distressing. I was a bit nervous about having to make this change. I was more nervous for …

Accutain is a treatment that a lot of doctors will prescribe to their patients that have severe acne because of the fact that it can be effective on cystic conditions. If you have an acne condition that feels like you have big boils on your face or you have …

I recently was going out of my mind with back and body aches. No matter what I took, nothing would help relieve my pain. So I went to the drug store to see if there was anything else that I could try to help me manage my …

My mother had bought these capsules in Malaysia, for $13.5 USD a pack which contains 20 capsules. This medicine is used for fever, headaches, joint pains, and as a pain-reliever alone. It contains 500mg acetaminophen and every time I have a headache or feverish, I use this medicine alone, …

While Lyrica maybe given for seizures. It is a very knew medication to give for Neuralgia or other nerve pain and has been found to work wonders. However that was not the case for me. After being on it for 1 week, I began to notice …

The oral contraceptive known as “the Pill” has worked for me for over five years. The two types I have taken are Ortho Tri-cyclen and Trinessa, which is the generic brand for Ortho. Both are for a 28-day cycle and regulate your period. I have not gotten pregnant while …

After Bite comes in a handy pen shaped container, meaning that this medicine is extremely portable and easy to carry with you when you are out and about, or travelling or anywhere where you may not necessarily have an easy place to store medicine tubes or tubs etc.
I am …

The leaves of Lagundi or Vitex negundo L. is a traditional Philippine herbal medicine for curing coughs. Traditionally, Lagundi leaves were boiled and the resulting broth is drunk to relieve and cure coughs. In the form of tablets, it provides less hassle in preparation. Tablets also mean that …

I like to use cough drops whenever I have a cold, just to soothe my throat and weaken my boisterous cough. I have used so many different cough drops, and have only been really impressed by maybe 5 of them. I decided to try the Assured Honey Lemon Cough …

My doctor started my on Vitamin D 50,000 IU gel caps from Teva Pharmaceuticals when I was first diagnosed with Vitamin D deficiency. Although I spend a lot of time outdoors, I also use sunscreen religiously and the sun was not able to get to my skin to convert …

Oh man I had some real issues not to long ago with the flu. Every year I end up getting a bad cold and or the flu right before the fall comes. I have always had great results with Vicks Nyquil Cold and Flu relief liquid. It works better …

Well, I’ve been to the doctor quite a bit lately thanks to a very taxing job lifting heavy boxes and going up and down ladders all day. My latest encounter with the doctor came after a very intense back pain began in my lower quadrants, usually radiating down my …

My husband has suffered from heartburn for at least the last 14 years(the length of our marriage). He has tried Tums, Rolaids, Zantac, Tagamet, Mylanta and any number of other over-the-counter medications. His heartburn was so severe at times that it would awaken him in the …

I bought a box of Nexcare brand Bandages with 3M Ultrafabric technology. I love this product. THe bandages ahear well, stay on tight when you get them wet, and flex nicely with movement. They are great bandages to use on “owies” of any kind. Whether …

Being able to get through the day when you are sick can be really difficult. I knew I was getting a cold and knew that I could not possibly miss a day of work. I tried to think hard of what to take to beat the symptoms quick and …

I have a lot of wood flooring and tile in my house and I have developed a tendency to walk around barefoot. At first I saw no issues with my feet but four months later my feet were in terrible condition. Even my podiatrist was surprised at how old …

Claritin is an allergy symptom relieving medicine, which is supposed to suppress allergy symptoms quickly after they begin. It’s approaching spring time, which is practically a code word for allergy season. After a particularly bad bout of allergies, I went over to the nearest drugstore to buy myself a …

Like many people, I’ve had anxiety attacks. It can be very uncomfortable to get these attacks. It makes you feel frighened even if there is no reason for it. For those of you who get them, you know how uncomfortable these attacks can make you feel. I …

I self-medicate most of the time. I contract Tonsillitis a few times in a year and whenever I feel symptoms like: difficulty swallowing, fever and an inflamed throat upon inspection, I take Klavox 1 gram, as I have been given this medication in the past. Recently, I came down …

When I get really bad neck and shoulder stiffness and pains, I like to use the Arnicare Arnica Gel. I find it really helps soothe away my pains and stiffness naturally without harsh pain relieving pills. I even like that it does not have any fragrance or colorings in …

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 …