One time I had such a bad cold that I thought I would never ever be able to breathe again. I have long since stopped using medicines like TheraFlu (although it’s good) and Sudafed, because I didn’t like the “medicine head” nor the dried out feeling that I …

During my pregnancy I developed a yeast infection which makes me very uncomfortable especially during the night. I went to the nearest chemist store to inquire the best remedy to fight yeast infection. I bought lots of different creams with me and carefully reading the labels at …

My Dr. had prescribed Wellbutrin 75 MG for mild anxiety. Within a week of being on the medication my heart rate and blood pressure became elevated on a regular basic. I donate blood twice a week and as part of the process I have my heart rate and blood …

A few years back I had to have three wisdom teeth pulled. And it wasn’t just your typical cock back your head and let’s pull these suckers out. Oh no, it was full on surgery, and it had to be done because they were growing in so fast and my …

Every woman knows that menstrual cramping can sometimes get the best of you. It is not always bad, but there are those days that I really don’t want to get out of bed it is so bad. I can usually stand cramps, but it depends on the area they …

Have you ever heard of Daktarin Cream product? This Daktarin cream is a product of Janssen Pharmaceutical. This Daktarin Cream is normally used for the skin that has Dermatomycoses but also use for other skin infection which was caused by fungi.
I bought this cream for my father few years …

I am one of the lucky ones who does not experience pain when having a monthly period. But that was until January of this year.The pain was new to me because since the time my period came until that month, I didn’t experience any abdominal cramps during my period. …

I was recently put on sulfasalazine for my rheumatoid arthritis. I had a bad reaction to the sulfasalazine and had to go to urgent care and then later to the emergency room. Both places gave me a shot of solu-medrol 125 mg.
Solu-medrol contains methylprednisolone. …

I went to my family doctor for sore throat last week. When I went to doctor I already had sore throat for 4 days. I never had cold or fever with this sore throat or any cold for more than a year now. …

Working long hours in front of a computer, eight hours graveyard schedule. This was my job for five years when I was still connected to an offshore call center here in the Philippines. When I got home, my eyes will never had some rest because I still need to …

Recently I have been suffering from heartburn almost every night and at times it has been so bad that I was unable to sleep all night and I stay awake in pain. This might be because of my frequent consumption of salsa and chips but since they are my …

I personally believe that people should stay away from these types of medicines. I have tried using Tylenol PM, time and time again. The only reason why I tried using it was because I didn’t have any headache medicine and I had a huge problem going to sleep. My …

My eight year old daughter had an unpleasant experience with a local dentist and was very afraid to go back for another dental exam. I did some research and had heard good things about Dr Phillip Greene and his staff. I called them and set up an appointment …

I started taking a generic version of Paxil (Paroxetine HCL) my second semester of college. I wasn’t adjusting well and having a pretty rotten view of life. My doctor started me on 10mg of Paroxetine for a week, then doubled the dosing. I did not have any negative side …

This Fall, as the result of having Bronchitis and having taken several prescriptions for antibiotics, I found myself retaining fluid, a lot of fluid. My stomach was so distended from fluid retention that I could barely see my feet. My doctor was reluctant to give me ‘fluid pill’ believing …

I have tried 2 products that claim to have natural breast enlargment. the first product bloussant i spent 250 on and didnt get the results. 3 years later i decided to try it again. I bougth mamarapril for 99 off ebay. the first product made me sick to my …

As with most American households, our medicine cabinet is chock full of pain relievers, fever reducers, PMS pills and basically every kind of pill, powder or liquid that proclaim that they have the power of taking away pain and discomfort. And being that we live in a dry climate, allergies …

This week I had an abdominal CT scan. It’s not an uncomfortable procedure, unless you are claustrophobic. The worst part of this (excepting the radiation exposure of course) is having to drink two bottles of barium suspension, 450 ml each.
This helps the scanner to see …

My son was diagnosed with ADHD 2 years ago and after a trial period of different prescriptions he has been taking metadate CD for the last year and a half. After finding the right doseage he has been doing very well on it. He is a very active child …

Oh Tylenol, is there nothing you can’t do? I don’t like every Tylenol product that I’ve tried over the years, but I don’t hate them either. Usually they are just mildly effective, worse case scenario, and do the job better than anything else, best case scenario. I was actually …

I have had back pain for over 15 years, and I am always searching for a product that will take some of the pain away so I can function throughout my day.
I am not a big fan of prescription pain medication because I am afraid that I could become …

I was having knee pain recently. Doctor had prescribed Collagen Peptide Sodium liquid oral solution for 14 days. I got relief. After this, the doctor asked me to take Dupact 40 mg capsule. This medicine was prescribed to me continuously for two months. I am now feeling much better.
Dupact …

It had been three years since my last eye examination and with my insurance coming to an end, I thought I’d take advantage and get a new exam and an updated pair of glasses while I could. My insurer listed several possibilities, including the place I’d gone to …

If you are looking for an over the counter sleep aid for a non-serious, temporary sleeping problem, take my advice and do not buy Unisom Sleep Gels. I had a few days of bad sleeps and I just needed to get some sleep. I did not want something heavy …

I was really down with the flu and I had terrible cough and colds. My nose was so stuffed I could not smell or taste anything. I could not even sleep soundly because of its stuffiness. Along with my favorite decongestant, I bought a Vicks Vapor Inhaler for about …

A couple months ago I came down with a really horrible cold/flu. My aunts mom had come down with a cold/flu too a couple weeks before I did and she offered to give me a bag of all the medicine she used to get better. One of the biggest …

I have this wonderful over the counter medication for everything from anxiety to sleep problems. I first discovered it when I was a child. I had very severe asthma and my mom would give it to me instead of harsher medications sometimes to relieve the anxiety which …

I would highly recommend St. Francis Birthing Center to any expectant parents who are looking for a less traditional labor and delivery process. St. Francis Hospital allows expectant parents to deliver babies literally right around the corner from the main hospital. Expectant mothers who have had no …

Moringa Oleifera (malunggay leaves)is in every 250mg capsule of Natalac. It costs P8.95 in drugstores. It is a post natal supplement which adds and helps in milk production for lactating mothers. This was not prescribed to me but I chose to buy this to increase my milk supply after …

Xanax is an anti-anxiety medication available only by prescription. The generic name is alprazolam. Xanax is known to be addictive if used for a long period of time, therefore it is not prescribed as commonly as it once was. Alternatives, such as Klonopin (clonazepam) are available …

The weather these days is so unpredictable. Sometimes, it is extremely hot in the morning and then at night time, it suddenly rains heavily. This is not good for everyone’s health, A lot of people got sick here in my place. Just recently, I have experienced a runny nose …

One night when I was still in college, I thought I got cute appendicitis. I was suffering terrible stomach ache and was unable to sleep all night. I was crying and my sister and my mother would not know how to pacify me. I could feel my lower abdomen …

A healthy skin should not only be glowing but it should also be free of pimples. There are actually lots of topical agents and cleanser available in the market depending on your location. Here in the Philippines, there are lots of imported and local products for different skin types. …

When I gave birth to my second child, I got hemorrhoids. It hurts like hell. I couldn’t even stand up. I thought I was going to die every time I went to the bathroom. My doctor gave me medicine; it was gel type and had to be rubbed on …

Having a good dentist is valuable when one is living overseas. Dr. Berg, a German dentist who has settled here in Botswana is the best one you can go to. His clinic is a bit far from the center of the capital, Gaborone and I normally can go only …

A few days ago I found myself searching for a pill to ease my pain. I went into a Dollar General that I often frequent and scanned the shelves, until I decided to buy some Excedrin tablets. I then noticed a similar product on the shelf for a dollar …

For me, Biogesic is the Paracetamol that is tested by time. Our family trust Biogesic since then. There are several Paracetamol have been launched and introduced and as a matter of fact I have tried already some of them but still I keep on coming back to Biogesic. …

Stuffy noses in kids are the most bothersome for me. I am often anxious when my kids have stuffy noses as a result of a cold. They have difficulties to sleep in the night which in turn affect me as they keep me awake by complaining all the time. …

My seven-year-old daughter suffers from allergies year round from dust to trees to pollen. We have discovered, after trying every over-the-counter product for allergies, as well as several prescription medications, that Zyrtec is the best for relief of her symptoms. The 10mg chewable tablet tastes good enough …

Equate Triple Antibacterial is a must have when you have children. I often buy store brands at least one time to try them out and Equate Triple Antibacterial is one store brand product that I continue to purchase over and over again.
I like the Equate Triple Antibacterial because …

Klacid with the main antibiotic ingredient Clarithromycin was prescribed for lung infection for my toddler son. The pediatrician suspected lung infection due to high body temperature and phlegm, cough and runny nose. It is a chalky suspension which is white in colour with granules similar to powdered …

I was rather lucky growing up. Yes, I had some of the cramping all young women go through during that rite of passage known as the ‘period’, but overall, I didn’t have really any of the other symptoms such as being irritated all the time, or the bloating or even …

I’ve had aggressive ear infections before, and what would happen is that the doctor would prescribe oral antibiotics, usually Amoxicillin along with antibiotic ear drops. However, this time around I went to a new doctor who only prescribed painkillers along with an antibiotic, Triben Plus Ear Drops. At the …

I have a teenage son that has Autism. For years we have tried counseling, life-style adjustments, and other methods of reaching him. The hardest thing that we have had to cope with was his rising anxiety and frustrations. They could be brought about from the smallest thing and it …

Ampicillin is one of my favorite antibiotics, if one can have such a thing. It’s been around for decades, and still is used extensively to treat a variety of infections. I have personally taken it many times throughout life.
My first experience with it was as a child …

Although I don’t get hangovers often, when I do they put me out for a good part of the day. Usually I am only a light drinker, but I have had those occasions where I am having a really good time with friends and find myself saying “okay, one …

I drink a lot of caffeine to keep my headaches away. I know this is not the right answer, with being an RN and all, however I work nights and need to stay awake. When I have days off I tend to stay up …

During the course of my previous anti-diabetic medication, I encountered this pulsating headache that was very hard to deal with. I couldn’t sleep well at night. I couldn’t eat and even perform my daily tasks because of this side effect! I was absolutely infuriated with this and decided to …

I didn’t even realize there was really this many Vicks Vapor products on the market, and was a little surprised to see that they had a Vapo Syrup out there. Because I’ve always liked Vicks and have relied on their dependability over the years, I was willing to spend …

Fortunately, among the prescription meds imposed upon me by my doctor, there’s one that actually worked. To make a long story short, I had dealt with mucolytic drugs for my cough since it began, and they were also part of my prescription, which, regardless of whatever brand name …