Medicine Reviews
Thermacare Heat Wraps
The worst problem you can get is a backache! I never actually thought that they would be something out there, that would give you an amazing soothe to your backache, but when I got recommended ThermaCare Wraps from my mum who has also suffered from backaches, I turned it …
Dopamet
Hypertension runs in family especially from my father side. My dad died because of stroke which is due to his hypertension his mom died from this too and most of his sibling are also hypertensive. When I was still pregnant a few months before giving birth my doctor was …
Aquaphor Healing Ointment
I am reviewing the Aquaphor Healing Ointment, branded by Eucerin, that comes in a 1.75 ounce squeezable tube. I am totally in love with this product!
I started using it about 9 years ago when an Ears, Nose and Throat Specialist suggested it to me. As a child, I suffered …
Cleene Antiseptic Ethyl Alcohol
When I would get insect bites and even flea bites, I would first rinse them off with cotton balls and some warm water, but after that I would use the second procedure in really making sure that my bites or even cuts and scrapes would get disinfected well, I …
Advil Liqui-Gels
I get my share of aches and pains, mainly due to a bad back and an arthritic wrist. When the pain is evident but not overpowering, I use Advil Liqui-Gels to dissolve the pain because they’ve worked wonders for me over the years. They’re small gel-filled capsules …
Lunesta sleep medication
Lunesta is prescription sleep medication. I asked for a prescription from my doctor when I got fed up with not being able to sleep. It got to the point that I might sleep like an hour a night, or what felt like an hour. Some nights I could …
Quasense birth control
I have been on this birth control for nearly 5 years now. This birth control allows me to have my period every three months. I’ve considered switching to the other forms of birth control that allow you to have it every 5 years or more but they are more …
Alprazolam
I have used this drug for about 4 days. It works very well. It makes u want to fight the depression. I am 16 by the way. One of the doctors said it raises the chance of curing from depression from 50 percent to 80. I think it …
Regional Medical Center
Today my boyfriend and I had to go to Regional Medical Center in Manchester, IA so he could have some blood drawn. My boyfriend is not a huge fan of needles by any means, and was really dreading having it done. Well, I will say that I …
Trust Pill (Oral Contraceptive)
Its been almost a year since I was drinking this Trust Pill. Many people says that taking an oral contraceptive pill will cause me a problem. Like nausea, discharge, weight problem and even something that I might get a cyst. Oh I really don’t know what to believe before. …
Vicks Chloraseptic Sore Throat Spray
I’ve been using this product for the past couple of years now, and honestly, there’s nothing else that can compare to it! Vicks has been apart of my life since I was a little girl, I remember whenever I was sick with a cold, my parents would use Vicks …
Robitussin DM Syrup, 8 oz.
When I get a cough, one of my favorite cough syrups has always been Robitussin DM because unlike cough suppressants, it will actually help me dislodge some of the gunk in my lungs, allowing me to clear them and get better. I always try this before resorting to …
Clearasil Ultra
There are many people who got problems with pimples. It doesn’t only destroys beauty but it is irritating since pimples can be itchy and painful.
The type of skin I have is something that dries up on winter season and acnes, blemishes and itchy boils appears. I tried several products …
Oxycodone
Upon returning home from surgery, I saw that the painkiller I had received was named Oxycodone. Oxycodone is a painkiller than is similar to that of Oxycontin except that it affects different types of people in a different way. It should be taken sparingly- about once every 4 to 6 …
Equaline Earache Relief Drops
Last year I had a very bad cold which leaded to horrific sinus congestion and ultimately the worst earache that I even had in my life. I don’t even remember, prior to this incident when I even had an earache. They are not something that I get …
Equate Nasal Spray
I have recently been having a lot of problems with nasal congestion. I feel that these issues are due to the wind blowing constantly and dust irritating my nostrils. Though I like to keep my nose clear, I do not like taking allergy medications that make me drowsy. I …
Panadol Extend for Muscle and Joint Pain
Eversince I’ve tried Panadol Menstrual and found it to be effective, I started using other Panadol products like the Panadol Cold and Flu caplets, and just recently, the Panadol Extend for Muscle and Joint Pain.
I’ve been trying to loose weight for a long time, and just recently, I started …
Propranolol (Inderal) : Beta Blocker
When I was a little bit younger I started getting really bad head aches. I went to the doctor and they told me that I had migraine headaches. Now it turns out the migraines were being caused by a benign tumor in my neck that was effecting my blood …
Skilax
Sometimes I get constipated and whenever this happens I use a laxative called Skilax. This medicine called Skilax is a laxative which is majorly used to treat acute constipation and I have found out that it does the job so well.
I have been using Skilax for over three years …
Vagimycin Vaginal Tablet
Six months into my pregnancy, I had suddenly experienced a weird spotting. I was alarmed so I immediately consulted with my obstetrician gynecologist. She examined me and prescribed me Vagimycin. I had no idea what it was and she explained that it is a tablet that has to be …
Daflon 500 tablet
I never expected to have external hemorrhoids because I always see to it that i have a high fiber diet. However after i delivered my second baby through normal spontaneous delivery, I noticed that I started to have pain when defecating and there were some swelling on my …
Atenol
From my experience working in heath care, I can tell you that many of my patients have been on the drug Atenol. This medicine is a beta blocker which is used to treat chest pain and high blood pressure. It can also be used on patients who have just …
Fastum Gel anti-inflammatory
A while ago I sprained my ankle, and at that time, the chemist recommended me this medicine called Fastum Gel, as well as to rest until my ankle would get better, of course. I trust the opinion of a professional, so I bought a tube and tried it.
This product …
Naproxen Period Pain Relief Tablets
I am one of those unfortunate women that suffer with very severe period pain. For the first two to three days of my period I get tremendous throbbing cramps in my stomach that get so bad that I can faint and/or throw up. I also get shooting …
Effexor
While I was on Effexor, it worked very well. I would take it and feel happy, no matter what was going on. I would look forward to the effect. However, I didn’t like depending on a pill to feel normal, so I decided to ramp down off Effexor. It …
ZiCam Cold Remedy- Strawberry Flavored Chewables
Another product in the long line of cold remedies is ZiCam Cold Remedy. There are different ways to digest ZiCam, but the chewable version is the one that I purchased. The specific type the I bought was the strawberry chewable style. I know that when you are …
Scar Zone scar diminishing cream
I have had a bad dose of acne this past summer and I even had a problem with fever blisters from getting too much sunlight. These problems have caused some dramatic scarring on my face particularly my chin and cheeks. I asked around for …
Asian Hospital and Medical Center
Since I was a nursing student, I have been to several hospitals. One of the most impressive hospital I have been to is Asian Hospital and Medical Center.
My mother was hospitalized there because of aortic dissection last June 2007. Her stay was for three weeks so comfort was really …
Releev 1-Day Cold Sore Symptom Treatment
There are a number of medications freely available for purchase without a prescription in drug stores and grocery stores that are designed to ease the symptoms and discomfort associated with cold sores. Generally, these medications aren’t cheap. The Releev 1-Day Cold Sore Symptom Treatment medication, for example, runs for …
Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold
Have tried Theraflu Nighttime Severe Cold medicine couple of times on separate cold experience occasions. While the taste of the product(Natural Lemon flavor) was acceptable, the way how it worked on me was extremly unpleasant.
I took this medication after dinner about an hour before bedtime. It started working instantly …
D’Cold Cold and Cough Compound
Cough and cold is common complain of children. As immunity power of children are low they easily has either allergic, bacterial or viral infection. If not treated easily causes into pneumonitis.
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The Alfred AI Dupont Hospital For Children
The Alfred AI Dupont Hospital for Children, otherewise known as Nemours, is located in the heart of Wilmington Delaware, and is perhaps one of the most notorious hospitals for children on in the United States of America. Not only does Nemours commonly obtain only the most recent technology …
University of Michigan Hospital
I have the pleasure of taking my son to The University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. When we first found out our son had kidney failure, he got transferred from St. Joe’s Hospital to Children’s Hospital of Detroit. We were extremely dissatisfied with Children’s Hospital, …
Herbs for Kids Eldertussin Elderberry Syrup, Sugar Free
I am by no means a homeopathic nut. Though I appreciate the effects that natural remedies can sometimes have, I also appreciate the effects of modern medicine. When the two combine, however, I think you have magic, though it’s still rare to find a homeopathic-type product that works as …
Lorazepam
To say the least, this is a medication I would never recommend! It was originally prescribed to me to help control anxiety attacks. I was to take it whenever I was anxious as a means of calming myself down.
This medication worked. In fact, it worked very well! Whenever I …
Rosiglitazone and Metformin (Avandamet) 2 mg/500 mg tablet
Because the recent blood test that I got came in wasn’t satisfactory, my doctor suggested I try this new medication for my illness. It was a test to determine how well I was coping with the medication and how much percentage I was able to manage the glucose level …
Capital Health Link
Recently moving to Edmonton and having had a baby, I’ve been enlightened to a wonderful free service known as Capital Health Link. Instead of rushing to a hospital or medi-clinic everytime one of us is under the weather, I just call a local number to speak to a registered …
Andrew Salts
Sometimes when I’m out and I have an upset stomach or gas there’s one thing I know I can get especially if I know I don’t have access to ginger tea. “Andrew Salts” is generally my medicine of choice for that kind of thing not only because it generally …
Dayquil Liquid
I cannot stand having a cold or congestion. Yet, at the same time, I don’t take a lot of cold medicines because they leave me so groggy during the daytime. I like to get stuff done in the daytime. I found that with the Vicks Dayquil …
Prevacid - Acid Reducer
Prevacid is an acid reducer for those who have problems with heartburn, acid reflux, coughing and problems sleeping because of the acid reflux. When someone has acid reflux, it can cause damage to the esophagus, so it is important to take medication to help stop the acid.
This medication …
Driclor- topical antiperspirant
Driclor was first introduced to me by my sister. Excessive sweating has always been my problem since I was a kid. I didn’t mind it at first but lately it has become a nuisance already so I decided to try it out. Although it is quite expensive compared to …
Neo Rheumacyl Tablet
We always have certain kind of medicine that we store in the house. Just in case, we need a kind of medicine in emergency case, we don’t have to panic or worry since we have enough stocks in the house.
One of the medicine that I store in my cupboard …
Excedrin Migraine
I have suffered from migraines for a few years now. I’m one of the few people who get an aura before the actual headache and therefore I am able to take medication before the headache hits. Everytime I get the aura, I immediately pull out my Excedrin migraine. It’s …
Amrutanjan - Best Pain Balm
The best pain balm I’ve ever used in my life is Amrutanjan. It comes in small bottles and as inhalers. I usually prefer bottle because it’s compact and safe. The bottle do not break even after falling from 5metres and hence keeps the balm safe. Hence I prefer using …
Zicam Cold Remedy
The cold and flu season this year (2007-2008) was extremely bad this year with an unsuspecting flu strain. One young woman in our area died from complications so when I started to sniffle and sneeze I was very concerned.
I have an autoimmune disease that makes me susceptible to bacteria …
Acidophilus Pearls
I am always on the lookout for medicines and supplements which will relieve my IBS symptoms. I take a prescription for my condition, but I am always trying different supplements as well. As everyone who suffers from IBS has different symptoms, what works for one person does not necessarily …
Wal-Dram (Dimenhydrinate)
Wal-Dram (Dimenhydrinate), is Walgreens brand generic version of Dramamine. Wal-Dram is used for the treatment and prevention of motion sickness or nauseau. I have used it for both purposes. As someone that suffers from pretty bad motion sickness, I can say that this product is not bad for the …
Eneipp Arnica Joint and Muscle Active Spray
A few days ago while I happened to be on a shopping spree with my sister, I suddenly lost balance due to uneven surface of the ground level and just —“ tripped. The first thing that really hurt me as soon as I feel on the ground was …
Advil PM Night Time Pain Reliever 40 Count
Advil PM is a medicine that my sister lives on. She has headaches a lot at night and she says that it really helps to get rid of them and help her sleep. I was at her house several months ago when my head started to hurt and she …
Flucytosine (Ancobon) 500 mg capsule
I hate being confined in the hospital. I don’t like the smell, the sick patients and all the possible infections that I could get while I’m there. I had no choice last year, because I had to be confined due to a lung infection. I was put through several …
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