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 …

It was my first time to use Dalacin-C Clindamycin 300mg capsule last week. I consulted my dermatologist because of a big pimple that formed on top of my nose. It was so painful, it gave me throbbing headaches and it gave me some embarassment because my nose …

Chantix is a prescription medication used to help patients quit smoking. I had smoked for about 20 years, and was ready to quit. Even though I was not a heavy smoker, only about 4-5 cigarettes per day, I still found it quite difficult to break the smoking …

An unforeseen consequence of trying out a new cleanser in my recent case was an unlikely skin reaction. I had never hitherto developed mysterious splotches that turned to rashes. Facial allergies were uncharacteristic of my skin’s nature, unless the occasional breakouts don’t count —“ an apparent indicator …

I don’t always take the best care of my hair and my nails. I often do things for the sake of beauty that require sacrifices like using heating tools to style my hair even though I know that it can lead to weaker hair with many split ends. Phytophanere …

I had learned earlier in age to watch my blood pressure. It never gets too high, but this is because I monitor it and make sure that it is treated as necessary. A doctor that I had seen in the past told me that taking one low dose aspirin …

I had suffered from hives or urticaria few months back. There used to be sudden appearance of red bumps at various parts of my body with itching sensation. Initially, I thought it to be a case of allergic reaction. However, when it didn’t go away, I consulted a dermatologist. …

Usually the only time I really know that I’m sick is when the congestion sets in because that’s always the main symptom that I suffer from. And a lot of times I’m not even sure if it’s congestion from being sick or congestion from allergies because I have allergies …

Cough Syrup is one thing for which I always use with caution. There is quite high possibility of side effects in this case. I live in an area where sudden temperature change is a mundane phenomenon. And, in this climate, I am prone to cough problem. Recently, I have used …

Every once in a while I experience extreme muscle pain accompanied by pounding headaches. This was due to my intense gym workout. This stops me from doing my normal activities for that day. Sometimes it would even last for several days. Irritability and intense outburst of emotion are common …

I used to work as a bartender and allergies would kill me in the spring. Especially because the bar I worked at would open the front of the bar letting all of the spring pollen inside.
A friend of mine told me about Loratadine 10mg for my allergies. It …

Based on my recent check-up and blood test results, my doctor found out that I wasn’t responding well to my treatment. Although the symptoms of my illness subsided, it didn’t really make it go away. The tremors, heat intolerance and insomnia were still there. It only made the symptoms …

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 …

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 …

I do not like taking medicines in a liquid form but sometimes I have to and in this case, I always choose the one which is the most drinkable and which is the most tasteless. Aspegic fits the bill. It is in a powder form and is quickly soluble …

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 …

I have suffered from heartburn for several years now. There’s nothing like a ball of fire in your chest and the ensuing symptoms that come with it. I just want to rip out my insides. The first medication I was ever prescribed for heartburn was Prevacid. Before this, I …

I’m using Veltin Gel (clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and tretinoin .025%) for acne treatment. I was previously on Retin-A Micro Tretinoin Gel, but that made my skin flaky, dry, prone to sunburn, and it made my acne much, much worse. After 7 months of use, my dermatologist switched me to …

I have always had what my doctor call “loose joints” meaning that I am susceptible to dislocating my joints and I don’t have good stability. It had never actually been a problem for me, though, until last summer when I twisted wrong and fell, dislocating my right knee …

I had been prescribed Hexidine mouthwash by my dentist after I had gone for scaling . It is a 160 ml transparent bottle manufactured by icpa health products and is blue in colour. As per my dentist’s prescription I was to use this mouthwash twice daily.
The mouth wash is …

I am not fond of seeing a doctor. I do not give my trust so easily to anyone who would want to have a check-up on me. For me, that’s a big no, no. I am always skeptical when it comes to medical check-ups.
But, the barrier …

I needed some paracetamol tablets quite quickly not so long ago, when somebody I was with developed a nasty headache and wanted these particular pain-killers rather than (for example) ibuprofen or aspirin. As it so happened I was in a town which had a branch of the Home Bargains …

I am a teacher and a social worker who believes that it is simply being smart to have regular check ups regarding our health. One of these check points that I find people are reticent to take care of is the HIV testing. I am delighted to write that …

About six months ago, I started to experience a pretty severe interruption in my digestive system. I was having some strong abdominal and lower back pains, and was having consistent diarrhea for almost two weeks straight before I decided to see my doctor about it. My sister was diagnosed …

I had been spending a lot of time on my feet and they needed some TLC so I bought Earth Therapeutics Elementals, Foot Repair Balm. The soles of my feet were dry and chafed and my skin was starting to crack, so I hoped this Foot Repair Balm would …

Himalaya Liv-52 is a great capsule especially in case of liver disorders, recent I was hospitalized due to jaundice and the main cause of jaundice is liver disorder. I had gone yellowish and had become thin as a log as a result of the jaundice attack and thus I …

Rhinocort nasal spray is used to cure the allergic symptoms of cold and sneezes. Before I use it or before my doctor prescribes it to me I used to suffer from cold allergy, which causes many number of sneezes at a time, and because of which I was …

Everyone is different. I have been getting migraines for almost 5 years now. When I get a migraine I have to have complete silence, and darkness. I throw-up, and I can’t sleep. For anyone that has ever had a migraine knows that a migraine is …

I have recently been doing my share of searching for pain relief medications. I dont always like pumping myself full of pills and have.been trying to stick with rubs and creams to numb the pain I have been dealing with. The rubs often have a horrible smell and they …

Effexor XR is prescribed for the treatment of anxiety and/or depression. It’s got a little something extra compared to the drugs people usually think of for these conditions. Sometimes it can be of tremendous benefit, but for others (like me), it can exacerbate the problem.
A large number of anti-depressants/anti-anxiety …

When I was 19 and needed desperately to lose some weight, a doctor gave me a prescription for Fastin, along with a 1300 calorie diet and exercise plan. I recall some warnings about possible insomnia, but I was not prepared for the full effect of this amphetamine-type drug.
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This is some calcium tablets made by the brand of Kirkland and can be purchased at Costco or probably in Sam’s Club. However it’s probably more economical to buy the buy bottles than the smaller ones even though it may seem more expensive. It is something most seniors or …

Whenever we have minor injuries and discomforts brought about by minor bumps, cuts, scrapes, bruises, muscle aches, sprains, headache, toothaches, minor burns, insect bites and even stomach crams, it is usually recommended by our mother or by the doctor to apply cold or hot compress as first aid to …

I got burned by the muffler of my scooter and it was a terrible burn. The doctor said it was just minor and it would heal fairly well. But I didn’t want to take my chances so I asked for something to help it heal faster. He gave me …

Cipro is a very potent broad spectrum antibiotic. It is what I would consider one of the “big gun” antibiotics and is used for many types of infections. We may all remember hearing it mentioned in the news when the anthrax attacks were happening back in the early …

I knew this medicine brand so long ago. My mom used to take this medicine when I was still a small kid. Now, I think it is time for me to take this medicine when I have cough. That’s why I bought Woods Peppermint Expectorant a month ago since …

Tylenol Pm is a medicine or drug that is available at almost any local pharmacy and I first tried it when my family went away for vacation and I was unable to do. They were on a research trip to Mexico and I do not have a passport so …

For some strange reason, I am constantly having to deal with stomach pain of some sort. There is no real explanation or at least my doctors haven’t been able to find one yet. Some of it is due to menstrual cramps, but some of it seems to have another …

I purchased the Relion Ultima blood glucose monitor at Walmart after learning that the replacement strips for the monitor my doctor recommended were extremely expensive.
As a diabetes patient I have used several different monitors over the years so I have a pretty good grasp on what features are standard …

I recently bought the Wal-Mart Equate Orange Flavor Children’s Aspirin at my local store because my doctor just told me it was a good idea for me to take one half a regular aspirin every day or a whole baby aspirin every day to thin my blood slightly as …

I am one of those people who suffer terrible menstrual problems. For me the pain, bloating and mood swings experienced with my PMS are almost unbearable. As you can imagine I have tired every single PMS product over the counter and some prescription. I would say one of my …

Our 2 month old puppy had some allergies and rashes on her arms, and we couldn’t really pinpoint the cause of these as the food she was eating was already hypoallergenic, meaning it prevents rashes and allergies from breaking out as it’s ingredients do not cause allergies, and we …

Imagine the worst possible cough you have ever had, none of the medicines you try seem even to make a dent on the irritation and constant coughing. It doesn’t matter what you try, nothing helps to ease the persistent cough. Well I have been there. I …

My quest to lose weight is not yet over. I am still trying to bring back my normal weight before I go back to school this June. I don’t want to see myself wearing my school uniform in this overweight size that I have right now. I did a …

I am now anemic after I miscarried on November 3, 2014. I was 14 weeks at that time, as my doctor said. I lost so much blood that I almost passed out. My heart beat faster, I felt prickling in all parts of my body, and I also got …

I developed an embarrassing fungal foot infection from a pair of old shoes that I really should have thrown away long before I did. I tried treating the itchy blisters with over the counter fungal treatments, which had always worked in the past, but this infection was too …

I hate giving my child medication. But when it gets to the point hwere my child is in pain and or is uncomfortable, I just find it hard not to.
I went to the store a couple of nights ago and I bought a bottle of Childrens Tylenol, cold.My …

The first time I went to this medical center was in April 2009 for annual eye check ups for the whole family. I went back yesterday basically for my daughter whose eyes are giving her problems (they are painful, irritated and sometimes get red). I also made appointments …

My eyes have been bad for awhile. I finally gave in and decided to see an eye doctor. I had never been to an eye doctor so I had to look around for one. I finally decided to go with Dr. …

One morning I woke up with the most horrendous bladder infection that I ever had in my life. The pain was so severe I thought I was going to pass out. I also had fever and chills. I waited it out and drank lots of water …