I have never suffered from allergies, but it wasn’t until meeting my husband that I saw first hand how annoying, worrisome and even debilitating allergies can be from watching my husband suffer for many years. He tried every non-prescription allergy medication there was, and never got much relief from …

When I had my first bout with vertigo, I didn’t know what was wrong with me. All I knew was that my world was spinning and I couldn’t make heads or tails of “which way is up”. Even laying motionless had the room moving around, and it …

In these modern days, the food we consume is mainly of the “Junk” variety and whilst it tastes good, sometimes looks good; it is generally not that good for us. It is an old saying that now is relevant of “Prevention is better than a cure” and it has …

I must start out with a confession… I am the last person on earth to resort to putting a child on ADD medication or any medication as far as that goes but my view on things has drastically changed since my step-son has entered my life. Now I have …

Although I am not officially diagnosed with a digestive disorder, I still suffer from heartburn on some occasions. I sometimes combated that heartburn by taking Pepto Bismol- which tastes awful and did not work that well. Recently, a friend recommended Tums.
I went to the pharmacy and bought …

Patanol is a prescription eye drops that I used to use when my insurance covered it. This was an eye drop medicine that helped with itchy eyes due to allergies. My eyes would puff and become blood shot red during allergy season, which for me seems to be all …

Bisacodyl laxative pills were my first choice for a solution to my girlfriends constipation problems because the bottle says that they are gentle and that they work over night and so I figured these would be right for her because she always complains that she can’t go to the …

I tried these appetite suppressants for a few months. What I wanted was something that would make it easier for me to stop eating everything in sight! There were several good things about this medication. First off, I didn’t crave sugary foods or starches like I did when I …

I travel by plane a lot, but using Dramamine never occurred to me until a friend mentioned it when we went on a cruise ship. She would take a half a pill each morning and then before bed to make sure she didn’t get sea sick. What a concept! …

I love this product. I developed allergic rhinitis over a year ago and am not someone who relies on medication for any but the most serious of diseases, so I put up with the symptoms(for me, mainly sinus related)for months until they progressively worsened to the point that I …

In my years of being an asthmatic, I have tried several medications to get the best desirable effect with the least minimal or if possible no side effects. Finding the best drug for me is like going through a maze, you’ll never know what lies on every turn unless …

One of my puppies had a lymph node on her neck before, and I was so scared to death about her safety that I immediately rushed to the vet to have her checked. The vet said it was an infection and I could apply a hot compress on it …

I was in the grocery store with my boyfriend and he looked at me, said your eyeballs are really red, and asked if I was okay. I was like yes, but my allergies are acting up and my eyes will not stop watering. So, he headed over to the …

Every two years, I get new eye glasses. My astigmatism prescription has not changed in almost ten years, but as I wear my glasses every day they tend to look worn, after two years.
This was my second trip to Wizard Optical Centre. The first being five years ago, when …

I had never tried these Ricola herb sweets before and I bought them to help clear my congested chest and help relieve my cough when I am out and about. I have a rotten cold at the moment and I am constantly buying all kinds of cough sweets. …

Living a life with asthma is difficult. There are certain things that hinder me from doing or certain places that are for me off-limits. I can’t do things or go to a location where I know it might set off an asthma attack. Looking for the right drug that …

Crocin syrup is used for kids to cure the saviour cold, cough and light fever. The crocin syrup is safe for kids and has no harmful chemicals, which cause any problem. I only give the Crocin syrup to my child during fever. And only if the …

I often experience chest pain located in the midline of my chest associated with some hyperacidity. This problem is usually triggered by soda intake, eating fatty foods and sometimes overeating. I consulted a doctor who diagnosed my condition as having Gastroesophageal Reflux disease. He then …

As a person who has had painful periods for years, I’ve tried many different types of contraception to reduce the pain I experience every month. I started off on Cyclessa, then tried Yasmin, then OrthoNovum, and then OrthoEvra, the patch. Next I tried OrthoMicronor, which is a progesterone-only pill …

Kalms produce a stronger version of their original tablets, the first of which were designed to help with stress. These stronger tablets are designed to help you sleep. They are a herbal remedy. They sound good, but the question is do Kalms sleep actually work. …

When I became unable to work due to caring for my elderly mother, I really had a serious financial struggle, and found it difficult to manage paying the fees of my doctor without any insurance or job. Someone recommended Valley Healthcare to me and told me that they …

Anyone looking into means of birth control, might want to be aware that there is now yet another method of preventing unwanted pregnancy that has just been approved by the FDA. It is called Implon, and it is acutally a tiny capsule-like tube that is placed into the …

My mother develops serious breathing problems whenever there is sudden seasonal change and also when she visits any new areas. It used to be a big concern for my family. However, Seroflo Inhaler has given her much needed relief.

My family doctor had prescribed it to my mother few months back …

I suffer from frequent heartburn. I have tried so many over-the-counter medications to help get relief without any luck until I tried Equate Extra Strength Antacid Tablets. These tablets are a miracle medication for my heartburn!
I was standing in line at Wal-Mart one day when I saw …

I like to have a good nights rest because I have to wake up early at least six days a week. I can’t afford to sleep in or find myself tired and unable to function the day. Though I usually can fall asleep with no problems, there are times …

Let me be the one to admit that I have always hated Vapor Rub. It smells horrible and it makes me feel yucky. I won’t say that it burns my skin but I will say that i tingles alot.
The good thing about Vicks Vapor Rub is that it …

A(H1N1) virus has been rampant this year and had caused several related diseases to the public. As for me, I had the common influenza too along with respiratory tract infection. After consulting my physician, she prescribed me with a very pricey medicine. It is called Bactolav (co-amoxiclav) which …

This is one of those instances in which is pretty obvious why eucalyptus should remain an aromatherapy scent and not a flavor for anything. My husband is a huge fan of cough drops and he has never minded the medicinal taste and, at times, even seems to prefer. I, …

My regular grocery store had a ThermaCare person to hand out samples of the product. I took one of the samples to give it a try. Although I didn’t have to pay for mine, the cost of a purchase at the grocery store would be $6.37 for a two …

Ambian is a sleep aid. I started taking Ambian when my son joined the Air Force. I could not sleep, due to the fact I was going through the empty nest syndrom and him joining the military. I went to the doctor and he put me on Ambian. The …

My relationship with Biofreeze pain relieving gel began with a trip to my chiropractor. I suffer with Fibro myalgia and was very interested when my doctor mentioned a pain relieving gel that he highly recommended. I took the free sample and tried it that evening. …

I chose to try the Robitussin Cough Liqui Gels for my cold becuase Robitussin was a name that I am very familiar with. This stuff has been around for years and I cannot remember a time as a child when my parents did not have some form of robitussin …

I used to have no issues with eating any dairy food especially milk. I used to drink milk a lot but not having any stomach trouble. But lately, I noticed I developed lactose intolerance which I could not explain why. I now have difficulty digesting lactose found in …

I suffer from terrible seasonal allergies. Grass being cut, pollen, smog or pesticides can give me terrible bouts of sneezing, and make my sinus’s become so full it feels like my head will explode.
I have, for the past 5 summers used Claritin, until recently I bought another brand, ran …

I’ve been taking Gaviscon in some form or another for quite a long time for indigestion and heartburn. I’ve tried a lot of other forms of indigestion over the years, but none come close to this one.
It was especially useful when I was pregnant as it …

“Relief from indigestion, heartburn, diarrhea, and stomach upset.” We’ve all heard the commercials. Is it true, that one product can do all that? Well, yes, it’s quite possible.
Pepto Bismol does have a soothing action on the stomach that can relieve all of these problems in their minor form. …

This is one of the branches of a leading drugstore in the country, Mercury Drug Store. This branch which is located in the National Highway of Dumaguete, is the newest the company has opened in this area of the province.
There is …

Since childhood, I was allergic to any spicy food. But after I started taking Avil 25 every time after I eat anything like that, my allergy was just gone. But the only problem with this is if you start taking it on regular basis then you have to switch …

Jesmond House Practice is our local doctors surgery based in Tewkesbury. We have being going there for about five years now; all four of us are registered there. The doctors practice is open five days a week and they do emergency call outs.
Their five doctors based at …

I bought a box of Nirolex Dry Cough Lozenges to try them out. I also worked my way through pretty much the whole box, as I did not want to waste them having bought them, however, I do not think that I will be buying them again.
Nirolex dry …

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 …

Dolfenal 500 mg
I had to say Dolfenal is effective depending on the person taking it.
My sister is taking Dolfenal for her dysmenorrhea and it works perfectly for her. She recommended it to me for my sciatic pain.
Two weeks ago, I had severe skin allergy attack, hives everywhere, very itchy …

I had heard so many good things about Excederine products for pain relief, so I decided to try it for myself. I suffer from chronic back pain, and also occasional headaches. So, I purchased Extra Strength Excedrin Express Gels.
The claim of this product is that the express …

With a husband and two kids in my household, we’re always in need of some decent cold, allergy and flu medications because if one of us isn’t sick, then the other one is. Sometimes, all of us at once! And there is just nothing more depressing than sick children …

I’ve had seasonal allergies since I was a child. I’ve had doctors to prescribe me a variety of new and popular allergy medications, and mostly I found that they either didn’t work at all, or did not work reliably when I was taking them every day.
I …

For a week now, I have been taking other antidiarrheal medications to manage my diarrhea. Aside from my loose stools, I also had abdominal discomforts, a bloated feeling and my bowel habits was erratic. I went to the hospital to have it checked but doctors can’t seem to find …

I can’t stand dentists. I think they overcharge and my schedule isn’t flexible enough to make appointments weeks in advance.
That’s why I like Dr. Edwin Schuler.
When I had to have extensive dental work done, I was concerned about how I was going to pay for it. I have insurance, …

Phazyme Anti-Gas Relief is a quick dissolve chewable tablet that works fast on the worst bouts of gas build-up. The smooth cool mint flavor dissolves quickly in the mouth and neutralizes the discomfort of gas build-up within several minutes. I do not like this medicine too much, because it …

As a life-long insomniac, I find that when particularly sleep-deprived I sometimes begin to get anxiety attacks in the middle of the night. I am certain others may have attacks worse than mine, but it is a terrible experience and really impossible to control when you are right …

I had a real problem with insomnia after my third child was born. She has cerebral palsy and she has always had difficulty at night time. Therefore I now have very poor sleeping habits. I went to my doctor for some help & he suggested stilnox. …