There have been quite a few times that I’ve been admitted to the hospital–mostly due to diagnostic tests. But just recently, I was again admitted to the hospital due to dehydration. I was exercising heavily one day when suddenly I felt that I was going to faint. Fortunately, a …

I am a huge fan of the Equate brand mainly because it is inexpensive and work better than most name brand medications on the market; however, I recently was suffering from a toothache and needed something cheaper than orajel, and I was completely shocked at how useless the Equate …

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 …

One of the biggest problems that I had when I was growing up was warts because they were embarrassing and looked bad and this caused me to not be able to face my peers when I was a child. I would be scared of playing with others and making …

I have had back pain every day for as long as I can remember. I have tried so many different products, and I am always willing to experiment until I find something that effectively relieves my back pain enough so that I can function throughout the day. …

I always have skin rashes because I am prone to allergic reactions. Sometimes because of too much scratching (the rashes are too itchy), they become infected. Because of this I searched for a topical medicine which does not only relieve the itch that I am experiencing …

I have been fighting some sort of cold or allergy for about three weeks now. At first, I thought I had the flu. But, none of my symptoms add up to that and I’ve had to simply find way to find some relief until I can finally get it …

If you have never heard of benodril then you are a lot like me because the first time I had ever heard of this medicine was about a month ago and I have been very happy with it for many reasons and I am sure you will find …

When I was still 3 months pregnant with my first baby, I had community acquired pneumonia which caused me to have hard, nonproductive cough and slight fever. I know I cannot just take any medication because of my pregnancy. Because of this, I consulted my obstetrician. After …

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 …

I have been on a lot of different birth control pills over the past 12 years. The Ortho Tri-cyclen lo was the best birth control pill that I have taken. It is a low dose birth control pill but was 100% effective for my needs while I was able …

Spectrum Center for Autism and Related Disorders was founded by Dr. Claude Ashley and his wife Certified Nurse Practitioner Kelly Ashley after their son Jude was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome. The facility is dedicated to offering families with children on the Autism spectrum and disorders related to it the …

Well, it’s that time of year again. When couples’ test that cherished and ominous line in the wedding vows that begin as, ‘In sickness and in health’. And trust me, you must really love a person when they are snot-nosed, feverish and coughing up their spare lung and you still …

Ever have one of those headache or toothaches that won’t go away? You have tried numerous paid medications and cant find one that works.
I have the answer for you .
I’ve had these problems and to have to say Aleve Gel caps do work …

After contracting a cold, I decided to try Sinex decongestant nasal spray.
I had tried Vicks active Defence, but it was horrible and didn’t help at all, so I was hoping that Sinex would be better. And it was.
It really does help unblock you when you are feeling bunged up. …

Silent Night is a product made by Nature’s Way. I purchased this at Wegman’s. I was interested in trying this because the main ingredient in this over the counter sleep aid is Valerian. I have long used Valerian to help me to relax and to sleep.
Nature’s …

I do not often have a problem with being gassy. I honestly never really had this problem, until right after I gave birth to my son. It seems like I was gassy all of the time, and it was giving me some bad pains and cramps in both my …

Biotene Oral Balance Dry Mouth Moisturizer Gel is a product I had to use once when I had work done at the dentist and he recommended that I use this product for a couple of weeks until my mouth had fully healed. This gel really proved to be incredibly …

It’s been few days since I gave this Vometa Suspension to my son. The doctor in the hospital gave me the prescription to buy Vometa Suspension when I said to her than my son hardly can eat and drink. Every time he ate or drink something, he will vomited …

I have been using contraceptive pills since the age of 16 when my mum accompanied me to the doctors to get them!
The first pill I was prescribed was named, Microgynon. You are instructed to take the pill on the first day that your natural period begins and then for …

This hospital resides in Columbia South Carolina, in downtown Columbia. I have a very high opinion of this hospital and the employees who work there. Palmetto Health is very picky about who they let work in their hospital environment and they only choose the best. I gave birth to …

Diabetes is one of the disease or condition that causes the mortality to increase. I am reviewing an example of medication taken by a type II diabetes mellitus. A lot of diabetic patient have lots of medicines to be taken, one is acarbose w/c causes delayed glucose absorption resulting …

Everyone in my house has been sick for a couple weeks now, including our infant daughter, who is too little to take any medicine to help her stuffy nose and cough.
We want her to be able to sleep at night and have been setting up a vaporizer in her …

I normally get some serious colds and whenever this happens, I go to see the doctor. The doctor diagnoses me and later the doctor prescribes for me some medicine. The medicine he usually prescribes for me is Alnix. This drug Alnix is an antihistamine and its chemical name is …

I will be reviewing about a medicine that is significant and highly-used today, Benzoyl Peroxide.
Benzoyl Peroxide is basically for acne treatment. I have tried lots of brand that offer Benzoyl Peroxide but I stick to the B.P (benzoyl peroxide) that my dermatologist gave me for the sake of having …

I was inclined to try this new anti-diabetic medication that I saw in an advertisement. It said that it had a long and lasting effect compared to the other insulin’s. So I first consulted my doctor about it. He told me that this insulin was unlike any of the …

Alaxan FR is the latest innovation inline with Alaxan medicines and for me it is really better compared to the regular tablet. Alaxan is already known for its effective ways of curing body pain. Now that they have Alaxan FR with FR meaning “fast result” the product was made …

I love fruit but because of the cost of it I don’t eat much of it. However, lately I have noticed that my skin has taken on a very yellowish hue and my nails are growing with ridges in them. My doctor said that I am vitamin C deficient …

skilax (sulfolax) is a laxative that is used for the treatment of chronic constipation. this is the best available laxative. it is most affective laxative. but it should not be used be for a long time. this laxative is more affective than lactulose and other laxative and it is …

Since everyone in our house is at some stage of the flu right now; including me having a chest cold, we decided to take some steps to help get it under control. One of those steps was purchasing the Triaminic Flowing Vapors Portable Vapor Fan for both our bedroom …

I have been suffering from regular migraines since college. The pain really kills me that I cannot function very well. As the years went, the migraine became more intense that I had to change medication every time. Just recently, after suffering an excruciating migraine attack, I went to the …

I have yearly allergic rhinitis. I have had this problem since I was about high school. Now that I am in my 30s I have been plagued by it on a daily basis. In fact it has become a way of life for me already. Every night before …

When I have a headache, I reach for the bottle of Tylenol Extra Strength 500 mg EZ Tabs. The pills really work wonders for me. They are great for basically any kind of pain. I use them when I have a headache and for menstrual cramps. …

I used to take vitamins regularly to support daily activities, one of the vitamins that I rely on is chlorofresh, a liquid vitamin made from natural chlorophyll extract. Actually, I do not really know the benefits of chlorophyll extract, but I suggested by my family to consume chlorofresh vitamin …

I sometimes have problems with my allergies, and even though they might put me out of commission for a little bit of time which on a bad day can be usually a couple of hours. Therefore the problem generally doesn’t last very long. That was why I was a …

I have been suffering from acne since I was in middle school. Even when I reached college, the acne continued. By now, my peers’ faces had cleared up but I was not so lucky. The acne began to get so bad it affected my self esteem. It did not …

I recently bought a package of Excedrin Migrain from a local Walgreens pharmacy, desperate for something to relieve the intense jabbing pain surrounding the crown of my head. I have never suffered from migraine headaches, but have experienced tension headaches, as well as spontaneous occurrances pain from a concussion …

I am always somewhat skeptical about medications that claim to prevent or get rid of colds and the flu, and other viral infections. I do believe you can do your best to eat well, exercise, wash your hands, get enough rest and all the other preventative steps to prevent …

Traveling, irrespective of distance, is an activity I like to do with a purpose. For example, I like to go out with friends, family or do personal affair. To play things by ear is something I avoid doing, not because I have to strictly follow my schedule rather a …

My doctor recommended that I get the Gardisil shots. It is the vaccine for Human Papillomavirus. Gardisil is a series of three shots in the arm over several months time. I have a lot of girlfriends that have HPV and have suffered from it. It is a very scary …

If you’ve reached a point in you life when you just don’t think you can survive another day, then Xanax is a very good short term cure. It is affordable for most people, it will provide you with a calm feeling, help with generalized anixety disorder, severe depression and …

Zycam nasal swabs are for the treatment of colds and the flu and I have found them very useful. When I feel the first sign of sickness, usually a sore throat for me, I use one of these swabs and find that often they will keep me …

I don’t get a cough very often but when I do, it is always a tough one. I always have sleepless nights because of an itchy throat and constant coughing. I don’t sleep very well already which is why when I have a cough, I just get so upset. …

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 …

The partnership for prescription assistance can help you with the cost of your medications for low income people who need a costly medication and just cannot afford it. The only problem is that most of the drugs are only given at that reduced price or totally free for …

Temazepam is a medication utilized to induce sleep if you are having difficulty falling asleep at night, and staying asleep. After trying several sleeping aides that did not actually seem to accomplish the task of helping me get a good night’s sleep, I got on the lightest prescription available …

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 …

When I originally bought Excedrin, it was solely because it was the only medicine that works when I have a bad headache. What I’ve discovered recently is it is a product that is good for so much more.
A short while ago, I developed a bad case of gingivitis. This …

I have a scoliosis (curve) in my upper back and it seems every so many months I develop muscle spasms between my scapulae. Recently, I went to a large party at a banquet facility where the DJ was set up on the dance floor behind me. I …

I have been prescribed Tramadol 50mg painkiller capsules for severe pain by my G.P. and have been taking them for the last 5 years on a daily basis.
After suffering chronic pain from various medical problems my Doctor gave me Tramadol 50mg and told me to take 8 capsules per …