Alka Seltzer has always been a staple medicine around my parent’s home. I remember that it used to be all my father would take for any illness that he had. Now that I am older, I do not necessarily use it all the time, but I will use it …

About 7 years back I accidentally found out that I was extremely anemic when I had gone to the hospital for a high fever. The blood reports indicated that my Hemoglobin level was only 4mg while it should have been at least 12mg. A lot of further tests were …

I have battled high blood pressure for a lot of years.My doctor put me on Metoprolol a few years ago in combination with another medication for high blood .
I found that it helped bring my blood pressure down but the side effects like most other blood pressure medications can …

I bought this over the counter medication when my usual cough suppressant ran out. I was anxious to get a decent amount of sleep which was why I took this product since I have been suffering already from a horrible cough for 3 days.
This dark chocolate colored syrup …

I have two children, and as a mother, I absolutely hate seeing them when they are sick which, thankfully, hasn’t had to be all that often over the years. There’s nothing worse than a child crying because they don’t feel good, but you don’t know what’s wrong or how …

Nexcare Cold Sore Treatment is a medication that is freely available for purchase without any sort of prescription. The one and only purpose of this medication is to ease the pain brought about by cold sores while delivering essential vitamins and moisturizing the affected area to spur quicker healing. …

When I was still in my elementary years, I remember I had a skin problem. I got it from not washing and cleaning myself well. I always spend my time playing around in the backyard. I returned home and ate my dinner and just washed my face. My parents …

I had a really bad case of diarrhea. I frequently had loose-foul smelling stools with terrible abdominal cramps, nausea and extreme fatigue. I later on developed dehydration due to the numerous times of loose stools I had. A sample of the stool was taken and sent to the …

My grand mother is 80 years old and she had the saviour pain in all her joints and she was unable to walk for a lot time and after sleeping for a long time it was difficult for her to get up and sit. She was fed up …

Retin-A is an integral part of my over-forty skin care routine. I have been using Retin-A for about five years. My doctor originally prescribed Retin-A to treat some acne I was experiencing. It does work well for me for acne prevention also small applications to areas …

I have tried several different medications to treat my insomnia, from over-the-counter products, to prescriptions, and even home remedies.
A while back, my doctor suggested I try Lunesta. I had high hopes for this product since I had heard good things about it. I had also seen all …

For anyone who has been suffering from hemorrhoids, ultraproct might sound a bit too familiar. It’s actually a gel type medicine that is used to cure anal itch and hemorrhoids; and embarrassing as it may sound I have used it in the past. I actually keep one in my …

I have suffered from constipation my whole life. I have tried every type of fibre, laxative, fluid,etc. and the last combination my doctor had me on was Lactulose and Senokot. Anyone who has suffered from constipation knows these products and how harsh they can be. I was absolutely miserable …

Advil has been around for years. I remember my parents and grandparents taking it and sometimes I do too, at least for certain things. Advil is an anti-inflammatory medicine that is commonly used to treat a variety of ailments from headaches to muscle pain and arthritis. It can be …

I’m not all that much into the whole sleep aid thing. I had to learn my lesson the hard way though. My husband told me that he didn’t want me to take these pills but I didn’t listen. I had been losing a lot of sleep due to …

Last week, I had my medical exams done at CIMA. I am suffering from migraine headache but my attending physician do not want to prescribe any medicine until I have my blood works reports. I am taking over-the-counter medicine and it seem not to work that well.
This …

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, …

My family and I have used Neosporin products for as long as I can remember. Even when I was a very young child, Neosporin was the first item applied to any minor scrape or burn I may have acquired. A couple of months ago, my husband was …

I’ve seen Aleve in drug stores, Wal-Mart and Target stores all the time. I recognize the name but I had no idea I was using it until I looked in my medicine cabinet. It was next to the Advil bottle and the two sort of look alike. I had …

Equate Suphedrine Nasal Decongestant became a life saver during a trip up north in the winter. I travel with my wife and three kids every year to visit grandparents, and at least two of the kids come back sick, as well as one, or sometimes both of us. One …

My cousin is undergoing treatment for neuro - muscular problem. He had a short paralytic attack. After hospitalization, his physical conditions didn’t improve much. A relative suggested us to see an ayurvedic doctor, which we did. The doctor had prescribed him Divya Rasraj Ras medicine. This is the first time …

It is cold, the holiday season is in the air, and after New Year’s day my nose is dying of allergic rhinitis because of the fireworks’ gunpowder blasts. I am already using my reliable nasal spray but I guess this just was not enough.
Since I really did not want …

When my 4 year old daughter has an increase in temperature, I right away administer a teaspoon of Tempra forte. Tempra forte is
paracetamol (I’d say, roughly equivalent to acetaminophen) suspension for children which comes in a variety of kiddie flavors. I trust this brand because my parents themselves …

Let me be the one to admit that I have always hated Vapor Rub. It smells horrible and it makes me feel yucky. I won’t say that it burns my skin but I will say that i tingles alot.
The good thing about Vicks Vapor Rub is that it …

Pain is a nasty fact of life for some of us. Adding insult to injury(no pun intended) we usually have to spend money to get rid of it, another pain in itself!
For about 20 years of my life I lived with frequent tension headaches, beginning when I was only …

Recently I bought a second hand pair of shoes, and as a result contracted a plantar wart at the bottom of my right foot. It was really beginning to hurt when I walked, although it was very miniscule to the naked eye. I decided on the basis of advertising …

I own a aid cupboard at home that is usually well stocked and one item which I never miss is Ibuprofen as I work with computers and frequently come home
from work with a headache. Usually when this kind of headache comes, standard paracetamol doesn’t seem to clear it, …

Advil is a well known over the counter medicine for pain relief and cold and sinus allergy relief. The active ingredient in Advil that relieves pain is ibuprofen, which is a non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug. There are many other pain relievers that contain an active ingredient called acetaminophen, which can …

I finally tried the Fisherman’s Friend cough lozenges because a friend of mine gave me hers. She’d said that she didn’t like the flavor but then she doesn’t like a lot of things so I didn’t pay it any mind. I guess I should have.
When you need …

Phentermine. When using Phentermine please be very careful. I took this drug about 2 years ago for about 3 weeks (on and off). Take note that people react differently to drugs but this review is about my reaction.
What was my reaction?
Well first of all my heart was racing from …

I have been a huge fan of Neo Citran for years and occasionally I will also use Nyquil when I am very sick. I like the soothing quality of hot drinks when I am feeling miserable, as it somehow makes me feel comforted as well as helping to clear …

My son had a fever few days ago. I did not have paracetamol stock for the children. So I went immediately to the drug store to get the right medicine to bring down his fever. The sales lady gave me Proris Syrup forte after asking me about my son’s …

I started taking cymbalta for 2 weeks, when I started feeling the sudden urge of wanting to jump off the train track. I became so frightened and knew it was not the right thought,but the urge to jump was with me for an entire 24 hours even after …

Having got to the grand old age of 33 years old I have noticed I am getting increasing pain in both of my knees. I have always walked all over as I like to keep fit and I’m also a non driver.
When I saw my doctor recently for …

A year ago, I went to see an OBgyne doctor for a check up regarding my hormonal imbalance. My menstrual period is not regular and I got really concern when I didn’t have a “visitor” for about four months. I had my transvaginal procedure then she saw that my follicles …

NY Doctor Profile.com is a great website to find a physician state wide or even check on a physicians credentials. It gives you the physicians, medical school background, as well as any organizations he or she belongs to and most importantly if the physician had any legal …

If you suffer from reflux or heartburn and need a medicine to help, I highly recommend taking the name brand medicine ZANTAC or the generic brand RANITIDINE. This medication used to be available by prescription only but has been available over the counter for several years. As …

I’ve long been a user of analgesic gels such as Mineral Ice. When the product first became available in the late 80s or early 90’s, I used the name brand, which was a bit expensive at the time. Now there are many store brands and generics available that …

I have used the Anderson Ridge Veterinary Hospital for years as my primary veterinary care for my dogs and cat. Dr. Scarmardo is wonderful with the animals and a pleasure to deal with. The staff is caring and professional. They are always great about working you …

If you are looking for a great nurse practitioner, you need to make an appointment with Pam Burns, CRNP. She practices out of Hanover Family Medical Center on Hanover Avenue in Allentown, PA.
My entire family has been patients of Pam for a few years now and she is …

I can not say enough about Regional Medical Center in Manchester, IA. I was very impressed with them within the past few weeks. I had to have surgery there and never had surgery before. All of the staff made me feel that I was their number …

Equate sore throat spray is a medicine which is designed to lessen the pain associated with throat soreness much like the version released by Vicks which sells for almost double the price and so when I had to have my tonsils removed since they had been bothering me for …

I have been taking Gynera pills for 9 months and unfortunately, my menstrual cycle is still not regularized so I went to my OBgyne again to consult. She told me that since pills (any type) is not taking effect by regulating my period, she prescribe me the “PROVERA” Tablets. …

I have had osteoarthritis for many years. I take an anti-inflammatory medication twice a day. I try not to have to take narcotics for the pain so I tried extra-strength tylenol and it kind of helped but then I found the arthritis strength formula. It is a time release …

Loose motions can make life hell, it not just takes away the energy from the body but the frequent visiting of the toilet is very annoying most of the times. It takes away the water from the body and leaves you completely lifeless and drained. Loose motions are mainly …

This summer we took the family to a local waterpark and we played in the wave pool on see through inner tubes all day long. Although we started off the day with 100 SPF sunscreen and reapplied it at three hour intervals, somehow we all came home with burns. …

Early last year, my father was complaining of severe cough. He said it started when he was exposed to smoke from a public utility vehicle. The cough is the productive kind and even with the use of Robitussin, it does not improve. He went to see a doctor and …

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 had a really bad allergies these summer and I couldn’t stop sneezing and coughing so I took Airborne Effervescent Health Formula in Very Berry. The flavor was way better than the other airborne flavors out there and it really helped control my sneezing, coughing and runny nose. …

I decided to try a new birth control called Yasmin and it was terrible!!!
First of all the first four days I had the worst headache of my life and then at the end of the pack on the pills where you get your period the headache came back.
I …