Medicine Reviews
Advil Extra Strength
The Advil Extra Strength tablets sure do the trick. I’ve be having headaches lately. I don’t know why, but it happens in the mornings when I just wake up. These gel tablets are roughly the size of peanuts, but only slightly thinner.
I got a bottle of Advil Extra …
Champix
I asked my doctor to prescribe Champix after reading several newspaper articles claiming that it is the latest and most effective treatment to quit smoking.
The tablet was released in early 2007 and received quite a lot of publicity from doctors calling it the cure for nicotine addiction because …
ENO Fruit Salt by GlaxoSmithKline
I enjoyed eating Japanese sushi and sashimi. Over the weekends, I had a little too much of them and as a result suffered from mild indigestion. There was a lot of wind in my stomach and that made me very uncomfortable. Occasionally, I would also let out air in …
Suboxone
Around four years ago I was prescribed opioid painkillers as a means to manage pain from an injury to my knee. For years I took Darvocet, Tramadol, Vicodin and Oxycodone on a daily basis so I could get through my ten hour work shifts that required me to be …
Drug Store Rebate Programs
Rebate programs have become increasingly popular in recent years. This is especially true in drug stores where there are now established rebate programs. Below is my review of 3 programs that I have found to be excellent.
#1 Rite Aid
Rite Aid has the best rebate program. Running on a monthly …
Colon ACH (Advanced Colon Health)
My auntie gave me a Colon ACH (Advanced Colon Health) sometime ago. When I received this from her I was not really excited. I thought I did not need that because after all I am into healthy eating and have regular bowel movement. As I read, this product …
Feldene Flash Piroxicam 20mg tablet
I had severe muscle pains most noted on my thighs and back about a year ago. Maybe this was because of too much exercise without prior stretching. It was really very painful to move around, walk and even worse when I try to climb up or down the …
Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) 100 mg prescription antibiotic
In my late teens, I had a bout of bladder troubles that lasted a little over eight months. It probably started as a severe bladder infection, which was cured by one of the eleven antibiotics I was to take before seeing a specialist who diagnosed the problem properly. (It …
Paxil
Paxal, generic name Peroxitine, is used to treat depression as well as generalized anxiety disorder. The starting dosage is usually around 10 miligrams but can be raised if needed. This type of antipressant can be obtained through your primary care physician or a psychiatrist. As with most medications, it …
Vicodin
I was prescribed Vicodin as a pain reliever to help manage pain that I suffer from severe migraines. I was reluctant to try this medication because I have tried other prescription strength pain relievers and suffered side effects that actually made me feel worse. However, my headaches …
Extra Strength Tylenol Sinus 24 Hour Convenience Pack
I suffer from sinus infections at least once a year, and sometimes a few times; these bouts range from very mild to not being able to get out of bed for two days. I have tried everything there is, and as my sinus infections are not bacterial, thus not …
Arniflora Arnica Muscle Pain Relieving Gel. 2.75 ounce tube
While in high school I played a lot of sports from basketball to volleyball and softball. However, one large side effect of sports is Arniflora Pain Relieving Gel. My mother used this for a long time and growing up she insisted that I use it as well. Although I …
Cephalexin/Keflex 500mg Antibiotic
I really don’t like antibiotics because I have a bad history with many of them. But, overall the side-effects for me with this antibiotic was not too bad. It still makes me gag.
This antibotic has been prescribed to me by my dentist whenever I have any major work done. …
Zinnat ( Cefuroxime) Antibiotic Tablets
Zinnat is a broad spectrum antibiotic and it is beneficial for a wide range of common problems. It can cure bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis and many other infections.
Antibiotics are powerful medicines that fight bacterial infections. I do advise you to see a doctor before starting to take a certain antibiotic. …
Folic Acid
About five years ago I read that Folic Acid would decrease the risks of Alzheimers/Dementia by increasing the blood supply to the brain. This would assist the memory sector of the brain to function normally longer. So i thought what a good idea being 65 years old I need …
Iberet (Multivitamins with Iron)
I’m very busy with my work and taking cared of my family, some times I really failed to take my multivitamins or Vitamin C. Now a days, we are really prone to some illness most especially from different kinds of weather that occurs. We need some vitamins that will …
Benzedrex Inhaler
I was taking my Zyrtec, or started taking it anyway, about three weeks ago. It may seem late in the season for most people to start taking an allergy medication, but I thought I was going to escape having to deal with allergies again this year until it just …
Zostrix Capsaicin
This is a cream that many physicians will prescribe if you have arthritis pain, to relief the discomfort. It is actually ‘pharmacist recommended’ so it is pretty good, aside from what my parents have said about it. This medicine/cream comes in a 60g and will last you more than …
Mentholatum Deep Heating Extra Strength Pain Relieving Rub
I have had chronic back pain for as long as I can remember. Because it’s never been able to be diagnosed, all I can do it try to manage the pain with medication and exercise. I don’t like to take prescription pain killers if I don’t need …
Tea Tree Oil 100% Pure Australian
Many people are aware of the many benefits that Tea Tree Oil provides. You see it in many lotions, shampoos, conditioners, and other personal hygiene products. The 100% pure solvent, on its own, is much said to be much more beneficial. Especially medically.
When using the 100% dosage of this …
Premenstrual Relief Tablets
I do not often have issues with menstrual cramps or bloating, but when I do, it hits me really hard. I often find myself not only suffering from those symptoms, but also usually getting a headache. The last time that my cycle took a toll on me, I sent …
Pepto-Bismol
When I reach for Pepto Bismol, it’s most likely because I have a really horrible stomach ache or diarrhea. It works like nothing else. I love the taste it has, it’s a bubble gum pink color and it goes down my throat so smooth. I’ve been taking Pepto Bismol …
Nexcare Tegaderm Transparent Dressing
Due to a minor accident in the kitchen, I suffered burns on my right hand - which was terribly painful. Even after applying an antiseptic cream on my burns- the burning sensation was making me go crazy. To make matters worse- my skin started peeling off- giving way to …
Heel Sinusin
I’m all for trying new products, things I’ve never heard of before, because you just never know when the next best thing will come around the corner and that’s kind of how I stumbled across this Heel Sinusin product, which is used to treat cold and flu symptoms. I …
Lens Care Contact Lens Solution
Lens Care is a multi purpose solution for contact lenses. This eye care product is available in optical shops and even in drugstores. This helps my brother with his contact lens and then disinfects, cleans, and rinses his contact lenses. Not only that, it also helps the contact lenses …
Member’s Mark Acetaminophen PM
Due to the stress that is life, I occasionally need some sort of sleep aid. I use to purchase bottles of Tylenol PM or Bayer’s PM, but at around 7 bucks a bottle, depending on how many pills you get per bottle, it quickly began to add up…and not in …
Sertraline
Out of the many mood altering medications I have tried, Zoloft is the only medication I feel secure with. I’ve been on this medication for nearly two years now and have no interest in switching to something else. I’m currently taking the highest dosage (200mg/day). When I originally got …
Vicks Vaporub Greaseless Cream
Recently after experiencing a minor cold attack- I was left coughing and sneezing most of the time during the day. Though this condition remained tolerable, the think that really made my situation even worse-had to experience blocked nose. The fact that I was finding it difficult to even breathe …
Airborne
I first purchased my Airborne not expecting great things. I thought that it would taste vil,e like Alka-seltzer and work just as good. Well, to my shock and amazement, Airborne works!
I have tried a few flavors. I have tried the grapefruit, lime and lemon, and also the orange. …
Biogesic headache tablets
This mourning when I wake up I felt a slight pain in the back of my head. I tray to stay in my bed, eat some breakfast and drink a cup of tea, after one hour, I saw that the headache in my back of the head did not …
Nasacort AQ Nasal Spray
Nasacort AQ Nasal Spray was prescribed to me by my doctor after I had unsuccessfully used Flonase as a nasal spray for my allergies and almost constantly stuffed up sinus cavities. Flonase had made me have migraines. The doctor told me that Nasacort did not have the …
360 Medicated Foot Spray with Benzocaine and Triclosan
I do not always find myself in a position to need a foot spray, but I have had a need for them more than usual. I am used to wearing open toed shoes and my feet usually stay dry. I have needed to wear close toed shoes more often …
Verapamil
A Patient of about 52years of age came to me with history of hypertension. After examine him, I advice him for some investigation and diagnosed him Angina Pectoris with Myocardial infarction along with hypertension and tachycardia. So, I started oral Tablet Verapamil 40 mg three times a day along with …
Salinase Sodium Chloride
Last summer, the weather was always changing. There comes a time when it was so hot during the day then it rains at night. Due to the sudden change of climate, my five month old baby catch up flu. Good thing, it was just a flu and no corresponding …
Walgreens Maximum Strength Oral Analgesic Gel
I was suffering from a terrible toothache. My back teeth were rowing in and it was doing some serious damage to my mouth. I needed something to sooth the pain an looked into it immediately. I purchased the Walgreens brand maximum strength oral analgesic gel. I got a small …
Effexor
I had struggled with depression for several years and was eventually prescribed Effexor. I was on this medication for a few years. After having tried other medications for depression I thought this one was perfect for me. Since I sometimes have trouble swallowing pills, these were capsules that could …
Heel Calming Homeopathic Tablets
Heel is the name of the company, though I’m not sure it’s catchy at all. Every time I see a product by this company, I always end up thinking that there’s no way this company has anything at all to do with medicine and more to do with foot …
WHEN THE BLEEDING WON’T STOP AND YOU HAVE NO DOCTOR
Normally, a person who sustains a large open wound, a gash that continues to gush blood, the person has a way to get to a doctor. This is not always the case. Last night, it was the case of no way to get to the doctor, except by calling …
Flagyl
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 …
Volini pain relief spray
Every one of us has some day or the other, had sprains and aches in the body parts. It is to irritating when a part of the body aches. It seems as if life has gone dull, then. What we usually do is rush to a doctor and pay …
Piriteze Anti-Histamine
Piriteze Anti-Histamine tablets come in boxes of 7 or 30, and are to be taken once a day. I first tried these when I had really bad headaches, concentrated around the sinuses, a heavy pressure around my eyes, and constant draining into my throat. I realized that …
Calpol
Calpol 125 mg is a paracetamol oral suspension manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. My son had been prescribed this medicine when he was suffering from very high fever.
My son had been getting high fever of 103 degrees C. This fever was accompanied by headache and burning sensation in his …
Icy Hot Extra Medicated Patch
Having recurring back pain, I have tried my share of creams, gels, braces, and patches. some work great, others…not so much. One that I buy often, because it works for me, is Icy Hot Extra Medicated Patch in a 5 pack box. It costs about $5 …
Cymbalta
Cymbalta is one of the newer antidepressants. Its generic name is duloxetine hydrochloride. It is available in 20mg, 30mg and 60mg capsules.
I have been battling depression off and on for fifteen tears. Just when I think I’m doing o.k.; it hits me. Like a ton …
Nourish Skin Tablets
I never try to take supplement tablet for my skin health before until a friend of mine told me that I should take Nourish skin for a better and healthy skin especially skin face.
I could see the result on my friend’s skin face. She is taking the tablet every …
Equate Extra Strength Headache Relief
Migraines or headaches are often too mild to warrant prescription medication. Equate Extra Strength Headache Relief combines the ingredients of Extra Strength Excedrin, with a more economical price.
Ingredients of both over the counter medication match exactly. Acetaminophen-250 mgs, Aspirin-250 mgs, Caffeine-65 mgs. The two pain relievers-acetaminophen and …
Emla Pain Relieving Cream with Dressing
I bought an Emla pack from my local chemist in preparation for my nephew’s pre-school vaccination jabs. My nephew was aware that he was going to get two jabs, one in each arm, and I was a bit worried about how I would get him to cooperate especially for …
Zantac 150MG Tablet (50s)
Zantac 150MG tablets really work for me. It does reduce my acid reflux syndrome by about 80%. Thus you can see that it does not take away the whole problem, although I am glad already. The only other drug that I have tried that comes close …
Prozac for the Treatment of Depression/Anxiety
I have been prescribed Fluoxetine Hydrochloride, or the Generic form of Prozac, off-and-on for the past six years. I have found it is a cheap, readily available, and effective treatment for my anxiety and occasional depression.
I suffer from a wide variety of anxiety symptoms, including panic attacks, generalized anxiety, …
Stopain Pain Relief Extra Strength Roll On
I have been having a lot of issues with muscle pain recently. I have always noticed that my muscles can start to ache very easily, but recently the pain was becoming more intense. I had been using many methods to get rid of the pain, but wanted to find …
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