I don’t usually have that hard of time falling asleep. In fact, my husband jokes around that I can lay in bed and be snoring before his head ever hits the pillow. But, there are those rare occurrences during which times I just can’t fall asleep no matter how …

After I was diagnosed with IBS last year, after years of suffering stomach issues, I was prescribed a medication that helped a bit at first, and then seemed to stop working. My doctor had warned me that often, patients with this disease have to try a few medications and …

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 …

I was so good at evading cold and flu this year it was beyond possible so it was only a matter of time before I got a little bit sick, and here we are my nose is running and was not cooperating with me at night - refusing to …

In the past I had often herpes in my lips, specially when my period was near. A good remedy that I found for when this happened is this cream medicine called Zovirax.
In case of getting a herpes in your lip, you have to apply it once every 4 hours …

I reside in Singapore, a mostly humid weather country. And being on the heavy side, I tend to have chaffed skin on certain areas of the body. I came across 3B anti-chafing cream in a pharmacy a few years back and decided that it wouldn’t hurt to give a …

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 get cold sores from time to time from spending too much time in the warm sun. However, I am able to treat them well using Super Lysine Plus Cold Sore Treatment, which is this light cream silky smooth ointment made from essential oils, vitamins, minerals and herbal extracts …

About 8 years ago, I began getting a gnawing feeling in my stomach all the time. Eating bread was the only thing that made it go away, but the uncomfortable feeling would always come back in a few hours. One night, I woke up in the middle of the …

I am a doctor and I make sure that everything I use and everything I offer to my patients are of optimal quality. I make sure that everything I do is for the benefit of the health care of my patients. As any other doctors, I make use of …

Whenever I’m stressed I feel this sharp burning sensation in my stomach which often radiates to my sternum. I also experience this when I skip meals and then binge eat on the next meal. Eating food even makes it worse. I have tried several home remedies for this like …

When I suffered severe anti-anxiety attacks several years ago, I was prescribed Xanax (along with another medication). I initially took five milligrams of Xanax up to four times per day. The medication was absolutely wonderful in curbing my anxiety attacks; however, it made me very sleepy. At …

I have always had very severe headaches all my life. Only recently have I gone to the doctor and demanded help. We did a lot of tests and he put me on some medicine. One of which is Zolpidem (Generic Ambian).
His reason for prescribing me Zolpidem was because he …

Are you looking for a way to help your congested baby breathe better? So was I. With the news so filled with warnings against treating children for colds, I didn’t now what to do to help my grandson. He’s only five months old but had a huge amount of …

I was given this prescription medicine after I was discharged from the hospital after giving birth to my first child. It was mean to minimize the pain I was feeling related to childbirth and to expedite the healing process overall. I trusted my doctor so I did not hesitate …

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 have been taking Ambien 10mg for insomnia since I was a young teenager, approximately ten years now. However, my Grandmother has been bugging me to try Lunesta for quite some time now insisting that it is so much better than Ambien. Therefore, I finally gave in and told …

My friend recently had the unfortuante experience of being bit by a spider and having a quite serious allergic reaction on his thigh causing immediate hardening of the area and fairly serious swelling. His physician prescibed Augmentin, a strong antibiotic, that I myself have used to battle chronic ear …

I recently purchased the Abreva Cold Sore/Fever Blister Treatment. The product is pretty self-explanatory. Every so often, I get cold sores around my mouth. I am the sort of impatient person who wants an overnight cure even though I know that one does not exist. That said, I love …

Recently, my gums became swollen. It happened in a matter of hours, and it scared me to death. I couldn’t really associate any tooth pain with it, just my gums, and I’d never had anything happen like that before. My dentist prescribed a pain killer and …

Aloe vera is an extremely widely used natural product with a vast array of beneficial effects. The juice is drunk for its aid to digestion and is said to help sufferers of irritable bowel syndrome. There is not much scientific fact to back up this claim but it is …

When I first saw the Astring-O-Sol candy I thought it was another mouthwash series, but on closer look it turns out to be Astring-O-Sol’s first candy production. I just had a lecture for my students at the university and a sweet that cured my sore throat was what …

I first tried the Depo Provera birth control shot a few years ago, because I was looking for an alternative to The Pill, and this method is convenient-it requires just one shot every three months. As well, it is no more expensive than The Pill, so I decided to …

I have the problem of acid indigestion. I really didn’t want to spend a fortune on prescription medicines. Sometimes the indigestion isn’t really that bad. I could probably go the whole day with nothing. I asked the pharmacist what I should do. He suggested I take Topcare Acid Reducer …

If there’s one thing I hate the most about suffering from allergies, it’s the symptom associated with itchy and watery eyes. I can literally walk around during the fall and people will think I’ve been crying because tears are literally spilling from my eyes, and they are always red …

I tried Armour Thyroid after failed treatment of Synthroid. It began working for me right away. I felt better after a few days, even though it’s supposed to take 4 weeks to begin working. I began on a small dose and was raised every 6 weeks until I had …

Moov pain relief cream has been a part of my family first aid kit since last few years. It is one of the best products available in the market for back pain as well as chronic neck aches. My parents are quite old and they have used it regularly with …

I didn’t even know that Vicks put out a nasal spray at all! I surprised as could be when I found it on the shelves. My kids hate nasal sprays but I’ll use them in conjunction with my other allergy medication when my allergies are really bad and the congestion …

I had surgery done to remove endometriosis. I was told by some female colleagues that when you have a procedure like that done, it really hurts to go to the bathroom after. So they recommended taking a laxative just to help the process be less painful.
I took their advice …

I will not go to this pharmacy any more! I have had a few times where the workers in this area of the store are very rude. This last incident was the last straw!
I had to get three prescriptions filled; I went to the desk to drop …

Proventil (albuterol) is a steroid medicine that I use in the treatment of Asthma. I get it in the liquid form and I put it in my portable breathing machine when I am having an attack or difficulty breathing. Proventil is the name brand and Albuterol is the generic …

My eyes were always watery and dripping down my cheeks due to the allergies, I have to animal dander and the dust mites and mold in my home as well as the dry air. One of the eye drop products I have been using to help relieve my allergy …

Vicks Dayquil and Nyquil are two of my favorite medicines because they really work! Whenever I get a cold, my nose always gets so stuffed up and I feel like I can never breathe. And forget sleeping! It’s too difficult to sleep when you can’t breathe through your nose. …

I am a person who suffers from sever leg cramps right from my teenaged years. Even though I don’t experience these cramps on a daily basis, they suddenly seem to attack and then keep coming for about a week after the first attack. But whenever they come- they make …

Karri Family Clinic is situated in Tampines Central Community Centre. It is easily accessible by public transport from Tampines Interchange and is within walking distance for those living in the Tampines St 71, 72 and 83 area. The clinic is opened seven days a week, and its opening hours …

Caladryl is an anti-itch topical lotion. It’s supposed to provide relief for itchiness from insect bites, rashes, or other types of skin irritation.
That said, I grew up on Caladryl. If I had an insect bite, or hives, my parents slapped on some Caladryl. And for …

For those of us who suffer from IBS or IBD, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, often there are a number of medications our doctors prescribe for us before we get the right one, or at least, the one which does the most good. In my experience, since my diagnosis a year …

In my recent travel in Greenwich, England, I am amazed to see Rose Pharmacy. This is a pharmacy that I always know and relied to. Back in my home country, I trust this pharmacy because they always employ people, though not always all, who are always ready to give …

Due to an operation I had last year, I was prescribed with several post-operative medications to manage my pain, the inflammation and my hyperacidity. I was placed in a liquid diet as soon as I was conscious but still was not allowed to eat foods that needed to be …

I have been going to the Animal Medical Center of Louisa since 2005. Both my cat and my dog have been seen there. It is a convenient location for me since it is on the main highway heading into the town of Louisa. That is the big city for …

I suffer from allergic rhinitis in different season and often times when I work in the hospital its very easy to catch a cold. When I have stuffy nose I easily get irritated and can’t work well. I was a little dependent to decongestants. I use a lot of …

When I was younger, my mom gave me Tempra Forte syrup to rid me of my fever. I remember that it didn’t taste good, but taking ti with fruit juice or eating some candy afterward always made the aftertaste go away. Like most children, I seldom sleep or rest …

During my second pregnancy I decided to try a different doctor than the one I had before. I had some of my friends and acquaintances recommend him to me. His name was Dr. Frederick Harlass. He is a very well known OBGYN in the city. He seemed …

I had become victim of a serious itching problem along with rashes in the last summer. I tried everything that had given me relief previously in more or less similar circumstances. Unfortunately, nothing was working. I had to speak to a dermatologist who prescribed some tablets along with Permom Cream. …

I was diagnosed by my OB that I have a Polycystic features in my ovary. This was the result of my ultrasound exam. My OB told me that partly the reason for this is stress and my weight gain. She said that we need to treat and …

I was diagnosed 6 years ago as going through the menopause early, after suffering with symptoms related to the menopause for many years previous. After various tests I was placed on Hormone Replacement Therapy and I was put on Prempak but a lower dose. This helped to control my …

I took Prevacid for years, for reflux that made me hoarse, interfered with my singing career, and caused repeated sinus infections. I took 30mg once a day. At first it was a miracle drug. I felt better than I had in my whole life! My …

I know that diarrhea is not a pleasant subject to discuus, but it is a very common problem that needs attention.Imodium A-D is a medication that treats your diarrhea effectively.If you have a sensitive stomach and are therefore prone to some nasty attacks to diarrhea, it is definitely a …

I have had some serve allergies this fall that have caused me continual sneezing, constant runny nose, watery eyes and worst of all wheezing and breathing difficulties. I recently have been trying the Zyrtec 24 Hour Allergy Tablets, but after my second dosage I started having some side effects. …

Voltaren Emulgel is a muscle rub, like so many other you would find out there. But there is something that makes this one worth the money.
This rub was recommended by a doctor for arthritis relief but it isn’t a prescription medication. It can easily be bought over the counter …