It seems that my family and I have an ongoing cough all winter long. With all the sicknesses that come and go during cold and flu season, one thing seems to remain - the annoying cough. If we are just hanging out around the house, it’s not …

It’s that time of year for me, when my spring allergies start kicking in. This year, so far (and knock on wood) hasn’t been that bad for me, but I still feel the congestion and itchy nose first thing in the morning before I really get moving for the …

One of my puppies had a lymph node on her neck before, and I was so scared to death about her safety that I immediately rushed to the vet to have her checked. The vet said it was an infection and I could apply a hot compress on it …

Of all misfortunes I’ve had this past few days, the absolute worst would be the day I contracted conjunctivitis on my right eye. I don’t know if this low-scale outbreak has been widespread in my locality but it’s happening to a lot of people lately —“ me included. …

I usually have a pretty hard time sleeping. There are some nights I can lay in bed for three hours before I’m finally exhausted enough to fall asleep. And when I have a backache or headache, this makes sleeping pretty much downright impossible. I did something to my neck …

I started taking these when I was pregnant. My doctor recommended I try to increase my calcium while pregnant and told me a supplement was a good way to do so. He suggested this brand by name so I felt comfortable taking them while pregnant.
I purchased these …

Since I happen to wear my glasses for practically the whole day, to my horror I discovered that I had developed some black marks on both the sides of my nose( where my glasses actually rested). Though initially these marks did seem light and would often get …

I have always been plagued with varicose veins and undereye dark circles due to dark blue or purplish veins under the eye area. These varicose veins are really unsightly and they keep me from wearing sexy shorts. I can’t even show off my beautifully shaped legs just because the …

My sinuses were killing me and I hate traditional nasal sprays as they always have an odour and taste terrible, Avamys fluticasone furoate nasal spray does seem to be the exception to the rule. When my Physician recommended Avamys I was sceptical and the long name simply confused …

About three or four years ago, I was on a huge diet and health kick and managed to lose about fifty five useless pounds and I was finally started to feel and be active and it was a good point in my life where I felt I was getting …

I would like to explain my feeling on the usage of Valium for muscle spasms. When I read this article I was surprised to see that Valium was prescribed for this purpose. Though it can be used as a type of relaxant, it is usually prescribed for the …

For me CVS pharmacy is one of those stores that I hate but at the same time I love it also for many reasons. Let me explain why I hate the place, most of the things are very expensive there and if you need to buy something like Oreos …

Not too long ago, I had major surgery, a 4 1/2 hour operation. When I got back into my hospital room after the surgery, the pain was starting to get worse. After I cam out of the anesthesia and was able to drink water, the nurse asked …

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 …

Cold and flu season is my worst time of year. Cursed with chronic sinusitis courtesy of my grandmother, I am always on the hunt for the next big medication to keep me breathing clear, and free in the winter.
This season, Advil has released something I think I …

Although I do not get that much acne on a regular basis, I’d say that from time to time I get a fair amount. If I’m ever stressed or have spent a week eating poorly, I tend to have breakouts that can be very noticeable and extremely frustrating. Although …

Tramadol is the generic equivalent to Ultram, which is a narcotic-type pain reliever used to treat moderate to severe pain. This medication is an extended release medication and is used for people that need around the clock pain relief. This medication can be addictive.
I was prescribed this …

Sore, itchy, dry and irritated throats are annoying and painful and I would know because I seem to always have one. However, I find the Chloraseptic Cherry Sore Throat Spray helps soothe my irritated throat nicely and for long periods of time without giving me any side effects, which …

Olmator H 10mg for blood pressure the best medicine to control and keep your blood pressure in check. My mother suffers from both high and low blood pressure and needs to take the pills regularly to keep it in check. Blood pressure one the worst disease to have if …

I got this gel from our pediatrician. We often use this gel for the blue spot on our body if we bump into something. Kids often have this kind of blue spot. They move a lot and they are so clumsy as well. They often bump to the cupboard …

Before going on the Pill, my mother ensured I tried every natural remedy to the intense and destabilising period symptoms I was coping with each month, such as nausea, mood swings, cramps in my stomach, pelvis and legs, vomiting, lack of appetite, lethargy, and inability to get out of …

Saframacin is the name of the ointment, which is used for many purposes. It is the ointment, which is very safe, which has not side effects, and it can even be used for kids. The main purpose for which the ointment saframacin is used is for cuts, …

Though I hate being sick, I really hate drinking syrups and sucking on non working lozenges. They both seem to leave nasty aftertastes in your mouth and sucking lozenges can be time consuming. I personally like to try to take cold medicine in pill form if possible. I went …

I am sure most of you ever heard about Canesten Creme. I also knew this product long time ago, even when I was still small girl. So it must have been more than 15 years ago since my mother used this creme for somebody in the house who need …

As the parent of an asthmatic child I feel the stress an strain of care taking for someone with an illness. I find myself in a constant state of worry that causes my own health to suffer. I want to know that the medications that my son takes for …

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 …

I have been suffering from indigestion problem for some time now, anything I eat I would have a bad stomach and I knew it was something related to my liver. Along with indigestion problem I also had marks on my face which however hard I tried never seem to …

I took my daughter to the doctor about two weeks ago. She had a small patch of eczema on her face. I needed to have her pediatrician look at it and give a cream to help heal it. While at the doctor’s my daughter, six years …

Originally introduced as a medication to prevent seizures Topamax has found other uses. Introduced to this medication by my neurologist last year, I had high hopes it would help my headaches. Unfortunately, I was one of the people who had side effects while taking the medication and …

Prednisone is a steriod pill that is used in the treatment of Asthma. It comes in a variety of different dosages and I have tried most of them. This pill is white and comes in a small form and is bitter tasting. It dissolves extremely rapidly so be prepared …

I have taken a lot of pain relievers, both in pill for and cream form, that work pretty well, but I really have never taken a pill that works for pain relief of joint and muscular pain while also giving me a good night of sleep. Of course, I’ve …

How can I ever forget Cepacol cough drops or lozenges, they cured my cough and soar throat. Just recently, I had this nasty cold, which just wouldn’t go away. I’ve tried everything. I’d even overdosed on vitamin C.
With the vitamin C infusion, I could feel that …

I have started using Zicam Allergy Relief Gel Swabs and am extremely pleased with the results so far.
I am one of those hard-core allergy sufferers, beginning as early as late February and usually continuing into mid-September. I have tried many prescription and over-the-counter allergy medications, some of them …

Imodium capsules are made under license from Janssen-Cilag and are prescription drugs. So don’t by this off the counter. However, when I had diarrhea for about 2 days and went to the doctor, I was diagnosed with mild food poisoning and prescribed Imodium along with antibiotics.
From then on, if …

I’m writing on this sligtly embarassing topic because if you’re looking for relief, this is the way to go.
I can’t give advice for those who have frequent diarrhea, because in that case, there’s probably a medical problem that needs more treatment than just over-the-counter quick fixes. However, many people …

Recently, I have been using Lactaid pills whenever I am eating something that has any form of dairy in the ingredients. After finding a cheaper brand of pills, and trying those, I am missing my Lactaid pills for one simple and very vain reason, the taste. I can’t really …

In the Philippines, people have all swarmed up drugstores and even beauty specialty stores because of several and different types of whitening products that promises wonderful effects in a short time. One of the most common now is the Glutathione. There have been many variants of this medicine, or …

Do not waste your money on the Medicated Campho-Phenique Cold Sore Treatment that is made by Bayer! This medicated cold sore gel treatment claims to dry out cold sores and fever blisters, helps prevent infection to promote healing, and stops pain and itch on contact. All of …

Although I know that Fundamin-E is a good product for my body, I did not consume it so often. Only sometimes when I think that I really need to take extra vitamin for my body and health, then I will go to pharmacy store and get Fundamin-E products from …

Last year, I got an athlete’s foot problem. That was due to constant soaking of my feet under the flood. My feet began to smell bad. It was itchy, too. I was alarmed that I went to the nearest drugstore and asked the pharmacist for a best topical medication …

I began taking Effexor XR 75mg per day approximately one year ago. The medication is very expensive so my doctor gave me a month of samples because I do not have insurance.
The first week on the medication was hard for me because of some of the side effects. …

I recently had to receive root canal therapy on my back molar, and the pain that I had in my tooth after the procedure was horrible. Thankfully, my dentist prescribed the medicine Ibuprofen for me, which is a medicine similar to some other medicines such as Motrin, Advil, or …

Recently I got a cold sore and was going to go to the Doctor’s to get a prescription when a friend recommended I try Abbreva Cold Sore/Fever Blister Treatment available at my local drug store. I was hesitant at first as this 2gram tube of medicine was $12.99CDN and …

As a parent I struggle trying to purchase medication that I can use but my children less than 12 years old can use as well. I was consistently purchasing multiple products for both me and my children. I was dissatisfied with other brands as I would find a product …

I have been on Methotrexate about 5 years. It was prescribed for me because I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. There came a time I was fed up with the various medicines I was taking, so in an act of defiance I just stopped taking all my Rheumatoid Arthritis meds.
I …

I hate getting sick with a cold/flu in the winter time, but I especially hate getting sick with a cold/flu in the winter while I’m in school. Last winter I came down with a really bad cold. I was so congested and I just kept coughing up mucous, sneezing, …

I have been experiencing teary and red eyes for quite some time now and associate it with my prolonged use of my laptop and lack of adequate sleep. Ever since my baby daughter was born my sleeping schedule has been out of whack.
I had been trying to do as …

I tried a nasal gel not too long ago, so when I saw this product, and it’s name, I grabbed it ready to give it a go. It was as inexpensive as the others I had tried, at less than $7 a tube, for about the same amount of …

The antacid Zantac 75 literally saved me from a lot of heartache and pain. Heartburn has been a serious problem for me for years. It gets tiring and frustrating taking antacids after you already feel the heartburn. A lot of these antacids reduce the symptoms, but don’t get rid …

I fought with myself over whether or not I wanted to take anxiety medication. I had never felt the anxiety symptoms they way I was feeling them before. It was so different I swore I was sick with something. When I went to my doctor about my anxiety symptoms, …