If you suffer from nasal congestion because of allergies, there is no medication available — even by prescription — that can help you more than good old pseudoephedrine. Its effects at clearing out the sinuses are second to none. There have been many times when I have …

One of the most terrible aches that I really hate is toothache. Last time I had a toothache I was very much irritable, I can’t eat and I can’t even sleep even the thought of smiling I can’t even manage. I tried a few generic pain relievers just to …

When I started to develop problems with arthritis in my back and hands, I avoided going to the doctor at first. Instead, I decided to try Aleve for the pain, since a friend of mine swore by it.
I had been using ibuprofen, but the effects were not …

This review is about the contraceptive pill “Microgynon 30″ which has a dosage of 30mg of estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) and 150mg of progesterone (levenorgestrel).
For me, this pill really didn’t work and I attributed this to the low dose - I seem to suit the higher doses of pill better. …

About twenty years ago while living in Florida, I noticed one of my toenails turned yellow. Soon after that my previously straight toenail started growing in an unusual way. It was indicative of what I had noticed as ugly on some older people’s feet. But I …

Decolsin capsule was first introduced to me by a pharmacist some 25 years ago. Yes it has been that long since I’ve known this medicine. I was then feeling so bad the whole day so after work I went straight to the pharmacist to buy medicine. …

Betnovate Scalp Applicaton 60grams is for the treatment of psoriasis on the scalp. I have had psoriasis for over 12years and used so many cremes and shampoo’s for the treatment on the scalp wich havnt worked one bit. To be honest i havnt used anything on my scalp for …

Apo-indapamide, or simply known as indapamide is a drug prescribed to people with high blood pressure (hypertension) because it is a diuretic. People have high blood pressure because of the water from the sodium, thus more pressure, thus they need a diuretic to ‘excrete’ the water out of the …

From time to time I suffer from lower back pain. The base of my spine stiffens and I find it painful to move the affected area. I bought some Ibuleve gel as a friend of mine recommended it to me.
The gel itself feels incredibly cold when you first …

The substance called dimenhydrinate - best known by its brand name, Dramamine - is usually sold for motion sickness and other nausea-inducing conditions. (N.B. You may or may not know this, but ginger works at least as well if not better against nausea - and it has many positive side …

Anxiety has only been an issue in my life for apprximately the past year. I’m not sure if it was externally triggered, internally triggered, or a combination of both. However, my psychiatrist originally put me on 1mg Klonopins for my anxiety. Recently, he has switched me over to …

This what some doctors will prescribe to you (you can’t get this over the counter) if you have like a rash or a spot that itches when it’s inflammed or other skin dermatitis. This type of topical medicine covers a whole variety of skin dermatitis from rash to eczema. …

A few days back when I paid a visit to my sister at her home town, I accidentally happened to slip in my bathroom and this caused a sever foot sprain. The pain though initially did not seem to be of the very severe category, gradually developed into a …

Meftal Spas is a multipurpose medicine that I always keep at home. It gives relief from variety of problems my wife face during her period. Previously, I used to rely on general analgesic medicine for pain during period. That was obviously not sufficient. My wife once complained of heavy …

I guess it was an infection when I saw in the mirror that I had a big chick on my face. There was a pain on my tooth a day before, then in the morning I saw something wrong on my check.
I called the dentist to ask about what …

Like many others I am a bit leery of turning to generics when it comes to over the counter medicines and antibacterial items. Personally, I buy the brand name because it is an item that I am both used to and I know that will work. But with …

I have tried many brands of antiperspirant trying to fine one that will work with my body chemistry and have the qualities that I want. This brand has been outstanding among them all. The Ban shower fresh solid does not have a strong overpowering scent. It goes on …

I was confined to the hospital a year ago to undergo a surgery. The actual surgery went well but during the recovery phase, that’s when I developed what they call metabolic acidosis. It basically means that there is a disruption of my body’s acid and base balance which could …

I have had problems with getting colds and the flu this year. I’m not sure exactly what I am doing differently than other seasons. Maybe it’s that I’m not getting enough Vitamin C in my diet?
I came across the Coldrex with Vitamin C at my local drug …

I often suffer from toothache as there is hole in one of my molars. I had a toothache until almost fainted because of extremely sick. I can not sleep, can not eat, even when I speak it very tortures. In my opinion, better you hurt me than I …

When buying medicine I have always favored generic alternatives. The generic medicines have always cheaper but just as effective as the branded ones. However, there is one case when the generic brand of medicine did not really become effective at all. Not because it has not power but because …

During the cold and flu season, I get more than my fair share of sickness. I try everything I can within reason to get rid of the symptoms. On one occasion, I purchased a box of the Theraflu, which is one of my favorite medicines. I just decided to …

I just had my wisdom tooth surgery a few weeks ago. After the extraction, my dentist asked me to gargle with a warm salt water solution or a mouthwash. I opted to gargle with a mouthwash, then my mom bought me a Betadine 1% Oral Antiseptic Solution Gargle. Although …

Typically, in my first aid box I like to keep a tube of A plus D First Aid Ointment, but lately it has been a bit pricy so I just did not repurchases, which was a bad thing because apparently our first aid kit did not have anymore left …

When it comes to allergies, this stuff works great. I love Chlorphen-12 Chlorpheniramine Maleate, 12mg, Extended-Release Tablets for many different reasons. They really have a lot to offer and help me to get to feeling better really fast.
You do not need a prescription for these tablets because they …

Anytime I feel a headache coming on I try to give it a little bit of time to rid itself. I usually will lay down and rest my eyes, and many times the headache will go away. But there are those times when a headache just will not budge …

I was having a stiff joint on my right shoulder about three months ago which prevented me from doing my usual activities such as writing, cooking and cleaning. It was so bad, I wasn’t even able to lift and move my shoulder without causing so much pain.
My …

My youngest son has gotten allergic reaction because of reason unknown to me. I used a medicine which I had kept at my first aid kit without any success. I also saw red bumps coming out at various locations of his body. I had to immediately rush to my pediatrician. …

I have had entirely too many problems with heartburn recently. I hate having heartburn, but it seems to follow me, no matter what. I have a hard time enjoying some of my favorite foods, because the heartburn is so bad. I often purchased medications to treat it, and usually …

For years I have suffered from IBS and though most of the time due to diet it is under control, now and again it flares up and causes pain and distress.
That’s where this comes in handy!
It is a powder called Ispagel that comes in a small sachet, and is …

My husband has suffered from Season Affective Disorder for years, and therefore, he gets outside in the sun as much as possible, especially in the winter. When we moved from a relatively sunny city to a province where, in the winter, you can go weeks without a glimpse of the …

When I have a need for paracetamol, only one brand comes to my mind —“ Biogesic. Although I am aware of all the other new brands that have come up in the market, I can’t seem to remember all those whenever I’m already in a pharmacy buying …

I have have been dealing with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia for several years now. There seems to be a fair amount of treatments for the rheumatoid arthritis but, not a lot of treatments for fibromyalgia. I did try Cymbalta, a fairly new drug, for the fibromayalgia a …

Like most Americans I have become obsessed with my body image and appearance thanks to the media and I have become more conscious of the little flaws I have and the little smells that pop up from day to day. Since I noticed that my body seemed to be …

Some people may not see lip balm as medicine. If you have a problem with really dry chapped lips, it is definitely medicine. I don’t have a particular lip balm that I use. I usually just try to keep my lips moisturized with something. I live in the desert …

Soma really does relief pain and relaxes muscles —“ so it does its job. It gives relief in about half an hour and I may forget about pain for some time. But it makes me so sleepy! I think the doctor should have told me of this side-effect and …

I was prescribed Zyprexa for depression and anxiety by my doctor making it one of the many medications I have tried to find the right one for me. Zyprexa was not it.
My first impression was that I immediately began to get tired to the point where I could not …

I have year round allergies mostly due to dust mites. I have problems with sneezing, running nose, plugged ears, itchy red eyes, and bags under my eyes. I have been taking Claritin for three months now, and I actually think my symptoms have gotten much worse. I have been …

My husband is a very busy businessman and he gets hardly a few minutes to relax. I love my husband a lot and I also take a lot of care about him. My husband is very good and healthy, but his only problem is, he gets some …

Middletown Valley Family Medicine, Family Practice in Middletown, MD
I have been going to Middletown Valley Family Medicine, the family doctor’s office in town, since my family moved there ten years ago. The employees are wonderful, from the secretaries to the nurses to the doctors. They are always friendly and helpful, …

Food poisoning is not something I would wish on my worst enemy.
The last time I got it, the whole family got it along with me—“ it was apparently on the menu at a Christmas party we all attended, although none of us are sure what the culprit was. Three people …

My four year old daughter was diagnoised with asthma at the age of two. She suffered with severe wheezing and coughing in which the doctors could not seem to control. She was given several medications but until the Advair HFA, the ashtma was not controled.
Since starting the medicine …

As a physician, it is a usual scenario for me to encounter patients with severe difficulty of breathing due to asthmatic attack. And most of the time, they have already had salbutamol nebulization or two at home which did not give them any relief before they go …

I live in a very dry and sparse climate, smack in the middle of Vegas, so allergies are a problem I experience only once in a great while. However, I visited my friend who happens to live in a densely wooded state, and the pollen count is through the …

Depakote is a medication that was originally prescribed to prevent seizures. However, it has become more and more common to prescribe Depakote as a mood stabilizer to treat depression and bipolar disorder.
I was diagnosed with depression a number of years ago and was put on Depakote to treat mood …

Advil PM has never been my choice of nighttime medicine, mostly because I think liquid medicines work best when trying to get yourself to bed and if it is a matter of pain then there are many others that do the same with a lower price tag, but when …

When my son was only 1 month old, he had high grade fever. He was crying all the time. I have noticed that when I try to move or manipulate his left ear, the more he cried harder! Thus with the help of an otoscope, I …

I recently moved to the area and decided to visit Emmert Dental Associates because they were close to where I lived and covered by my insurance plan. The office was attractive, the staff was very pleasant, but overall the care made me uncomfortable. After sitting next to …

About a little over a year ago, I went to the doctor to discuss getting on birth control to help treat some very painful conditions that were occuring as a result of menstruation (I promise this DOES have relevance to this medication in the title), and so, short of …