My husband has arthritis in his left knee. A knee scope last summer gave him some relief, but he needs a new kneecap. Our Physician suggested he buy a knee brace until then.
We were a little leery at first. Surely a knee brace would be bulky and awkward to …

I’m always willing to try different types of allergy medicines. I don’t mind. Whatever is going to work for me, I’m all over it. I think that the thing that most makes Non-Drowsy Reactine Allergy medicine the most effective is the fact that it doesn’t make me drowsy. See …

Talking to different people over the phone,long 8 hours of pure explaining,hearing complaints and what not. And the worst part is, doing this during a graveyard shift, it was really a burden. This was the type of work I had for almost 5 years of being a call center …

Buckley’s Cough & Cold Medicine is the only thing I can rely on when my kinds get sick with a bad cold in the wintertime. I am also allergic to some of the ingredients in other cold medications and find that Buckley’s doesn’t bother me. It’s potent …

My son is now in High school and you better believe that one of the things that we deal with on a daily basis is the fact that he has acne. I never thought much of it because when I was younger that was something that we dealt with and …

This is a vaccine that is supposed to protect you against 4 types of HPV (human paillomavirus) and the 4 types are 6, 11, 16, 18. Of course, there are SO MANY types out there, so you may ask, “how is protecting only 4 types going to help me?” …

My stomach tends to have gases, and for people who knows that experience, it can be really painful. It feels swollen too, what can be very bothersome. For when this happens, Aero-red is one of the medicines that I have tried to help my stomach to feel better.
Aero-red is …

I’ve been taking the combined pill for the last ten years and have tried two types: Microgynon 30 and Femodette. I found that with Microgynon I put on a little weight, felt more flat then usual and would have ’spotting’ if I missed a pill accidentally, which didn’t make …

This is a drug that I was prescribed to help with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). I started out on one tablet daily of 500 mg the first week then increased to two tablets the next week then to three daily the following week. A total of 1500 mgs daily. …

I noticed this product on the shelf when I was doing some household shopping one day. I know that I have two very busy little ones and that anything can happen at any given time. I like to keep some sort of antiseptic around the house at all …

If you are looking for a good pain killer then I would recommend giving Kerr Drugs Aspirin a try. I think for the most part aspirin is aspirin no matter what manufacturer you get it from, but I have really enjoyed using the Kerr drug version of the product. …

My Dr. had prescribed Wellbutrin 75 MG for mild anxiety. Within a week of being on the medication my heart rate and blood pressure became elevated on a regular basic. I donate blood twice a week and as part of the process I have my heart rate and blood …

I was very happy with the Dulcolax Perles as they worked wonderfully to quickly relieve the discomfort of constipation, so I tried these tablets which are a different version of the same thing. These are also very good indeed, but I have discovered the pitfalls of taking two …

It was not a long time ago when I struggled with irregularities in my bowel movements. Constipation didn’t sound like a very detrimental health problem but it led to ugly consequences. I manage to get by taking laxatives that can be easily spotted at drugstores. It …

Carimed is a company originating here in the Caribbean that produces medicines and products for medical and health purposes. However, until recently I didn’t know that they manufactured mouthwash as well.
Carimed Original Antiseptic Mouthwash is a little less expensive than other brands such as Listerine, I guess because …

Refresh Eye Drops are the only eye drop that I can use for my eyes. I do wear contacts, but my eyes are lighter in color, and highly sensitive to most products for the eyes. It seems that the slightest little thing can cause my eyes to …

Like so many other Internet retail websites, Drugstore.com has some definite positives and negatives. One of its primary positive aspects is the fact that this website offers broad and comprehensive “one-stop shopping” under one cyber-roof for a huge assortment of medications, oral care, skin care, hair care, makeup, …

A few days ago, I couldn’t sleep, took some Tylenol PM and headed to bed. I have a tendency to sleep very hard when I do this, and I guess this particular night, I slept hard in the completely wrong position, because when I woke up, my neck and …

I really love Hyland’s products. I’ve used them for many years, and used many different products from their product line. I like the company because they use natural ingredients, and it’s safe for kids. And, though I may be sickly at times and have no problem taking any variety …

I have had some serious back pains ever since I gave birth to my daughter. I have tried multiple medications to work on the back pain, but many of them barely do a thing. I was thinking that maybe I should focus on a medication exactly for back pain. …

I don’t know about you, but every time I see the Slim Quick commercial on the television set, I have to laugh, but in reality the commercial, although comical is very true about the way women’s weight fluctuate. Those commercials are very accurate for me and I am …

Depo Provera is one of the most common forms of the pill to hit the market in recent years. Obviously, its purpose is to prevent unwanted pregnancy. I, however, unlike many people, found the medicine to not agree with my system at all. Not only did …

Recently my son had a cold, and even after he was feeling better, the pesky cough continued. He would cough day and night. I saw an ad on TV about Delsym cough syrup, so I thought I would give it a try. The claim is that …

Zyprexa in my opinion is a wonder drug. Someone I now has been on the drug of about two years now, and I can see what a change they have made. It is like they are a brand new person. Not only have I noticed the …

So many people are concerned about heart disease and high cholesterol at the moment, and I am no exception. I have found that diet and exercise can help the situation, however, in some cases, a little extra help is needed as well. After doing a lot of …

Prone to headaches and upset stomach during stressful times or periods of not eating well, I was happy to see Alka-Seltzer Extra Strength in my local drugstore. I’d used regular strength Alka-Seltzer for years, but found that its effects wore off more quickly than I’d desired.
So, where does …

Few years ago, I had a little problem on my skin. The itchy skin feeling that I had needed to get special medicine and treatment from Skin specialist here. So I went to the skin specialist doctor then I asked for a medicine that can help me curing the …

I am getting paranoid again with my clogged nose. Why? Because it often leads me to sore throat and other related ailments. And with the swine flu outbreak, I am really getting scared of being sick. So with this simple symptom, I decided to pop a medicine which is …

I started taking Ambien at the 10mg dosage when I was merely 16 years old due to severe insomnia. This drug is widely prescribed and I can almost guarantee that at least one member of your extended family takes this medication. Insomnia is an extraordinarily widespread illness yet many …

Advil pain reliever is one of the most effective pain relievers that I have ever used. I get terrible migraine headaches about once a month and when I need fast pain relief without side effects that I can get from stronger migraine medications, I take two Advil. …

Several years ago, when the wonders of echinacea was being discussed in journals and articles all over the globe, I found this Nature Works Flu and Cold Times product that contained organic echinacea to help combat the symptoms of the flu virus, and help prevent future problems. I wanted something …

I sometimes get toothaches, gum aches and sores which are persistent and really disconcerting. This was 2 months ago but I decided to go to the pharmacy to search for something which would diminish the pain. I did take paracetamol but although it provided some relief, I wanted more …

I first encountered thermacare like many other products when I had a coupon for it. There are so many different medications and products at the store and I never know which will work great and which will be total duds. Luckily for me if you watch carefully …

I always watch out for my food intake since I have a sensitive GI tract. Aside from diarrhea and hyperacidity, there are times that I also experience constipation. According to my doctor, this is due to some improper food that I eat and my decreasing bowel movement. He told …

I have dealt with more than one or two body aches in my lifetime. I have had problems with my hands the most, in recent times. I hate this pain because it always radiates through my back and shoulders. I get tired of using a million and one pain …

I have had chronic back pain for over 15 years. After many tests and no conclusions or diagnosis, I now just try to manage the pain day by day. Usually I take 800 mg of Ibuprofen, and that helps with the pain just a little bit, but …

So—¦Midol is a medication to help treat menstrual issues. But if you are not careful, you get caffeine overload! One dose of those pills is the equivalent of two cups of coffee! You might as well just drink a pot of coffee and decide you don’t want to be …

This is a Ferrous Ascorbate Drop prescribed to children with iron deficiency problems. Manufactured by Emcure Pharmaceuticals this drop is generally a peadatric prescribed medication.
My baby is basically a fussy eater and other than the intake of milk, sdhe is rarely interested in eating other solid foods (like say …

I will say off the top that I’ve had years of experience with Dr. Blaine Symons, but it was all at his prior location in California. He was my regular dentist for about twenty years. Wow, that feels like a lifetime.
What I love most about Dr. Blaine …

As an allergy sufferer, I’ve taken many allergy preparations and medications. Some of them have been by prescription and some have been over the counter. I was very excited when I heard that Claritin D would be available over the counter, because prior to the approval of …

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 …

Accidentally bought by my husband since I was asking him to buy me an oral medication that I can put on my facial toner but instead, he was able to buy this at the pharmacy without prescription of course because it is a topical medication.
I know for a fact …

Last fall I was feeling a little down and really tired. My PCP said it was probably depression, so he prescribed Prozac and some sleeping pills. One evening, about a month later, my breasts felt tender. Really tender, and a little sore. I was examining …

I have two small children who are constantly falling down and cutting themselves. Whenever I treat their cuts or scrapes, I always make sure to use Neosporin. I just apply it directly to the scrape, and bandage it up.
Neosporin does not burn on application. This makes it easy when …

In my country, most medicines can be bought over-the-counter. People usually purchase these medicines without consulting a doctor. I notice that most of my countrymen tend to buy medicine that is popular on television ads or commonly use by most people. Take for example, drugs for cough. There are …

I think this was one of the first instances in which I really just wanted to take a cough medicine because it actually sounded yummy. I had tried the Releev Allergy supplements and tablet combo pack a while back and everyone in the house really benefited from it, so when …

There are many over the counter pain relievers out there that can be used for just about every ache and pain but there’s really only one that’s specially formulated to target all the pains and aches that a woman goes through when that dreaded time of the month rolls …

I just received a sample of the New Chapter Holy Basil Force Supplement and have been trying it for the past two days to relieve physical and mental stresses away naturally and I must say they work well. In the sample pack, I received two round oval shaped soft …

As the child of a medical professional I have been around Betadine my entire life. It can be found just about anywhere but I usually buy mine at my local drug store for about $3.00 for a 60ml bottle of 7.5% betradine solution. My mother always used it to …

The mosquito menace had always been a major concern especially during the rainy season. Although to solve this problem I used various mosquito coils and mosquito sprays, the harmful chemicals present in these mosquito killers were always a great cause of concern to me. But since the mosquito menace …