My doctor told me that I need to get some nasal spray to help when my sinuses get blocked during allergy season. I decided to try Afrin since I had seen the name since I was a little girl and thought it must work if it has been around for …

Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil is a wonderful natural healing medicine that can be used for almost any skin complaints. I normally buy it in small bottles as I have found it to be quite expensive. However, the tea tree oil lasts for ages, so even a …

I recently found myself in my doctors office with lower back pain, side pain and abdominal pain all localized on my right side and after numerous amounts of tests including a urinalysis and blood work, ultrasound and back x rays, all of which showed absolutely nothing conclusive, my doctor …

Sweating causes the excretion and loss of important electrolytes in the body. This could lead to dehydration if not replaced properly. This unfortunately, happened to me one time while I was exercising. I was too carried away by my jog that I had forgotten to drink electrolyte replacement fluids. …

Among the Strepsils flavors, my first choice is always the one which is Orange with Vitamin C simply because it has dual antibacterial properties. Each Strepsils lozenges are specifically made to cure sore throat. And based on my experience, this is the most effective treatment I have encountered in …

My quest to lose weight is not yet over. I am still trying to bring back my normal weight before I go back to school this June. I don’t want to see myself wearing my school uniform in this overweight size that I have right now. I did a …

When I was pregnant with my daughter, I was given the choice of delivering at one of two hospitals. I opted for the Royal Alexandra Hospital, 10240 Kingsway Ave in Edmonton, Alberta. It was convenient - just 15 minute bus ride away from home, on my husband’s trip home …

Phentermine also known as Apidex or Suprenza is a weight loss supplement that aids in weight loss and weight management. Anyone who has struggled with weight loss and consulted their doctor about a prescription has probably been introduced to this drug. Phentermine curbs your appetite and increases your energy. …

I bought an Emla pack from my local chemist in preparation for my nephew’s pre-school vaccination jabs. My nephew was aware that he was going to get two jabs, one in each arm, and I was a bit worried about how I would get him to cooperate especially for …

My biggest complaint about buy cold or flu medicine is that you cannot pick and choose your symptoms, and therefore take exactly the medicine you need to treat only the symptoms you are suffering from. For instance, all of my colds are sinus related with a fever, and my …

I have tried several products that are for pain relief and am the type of person that I hate to take pills all the time for relief of chronic back pain. I have tried several of the muscle rubs or natural pain gels and cremes and can state that …

Being blind without glasses or contact lenses is really bothersome. For the longest time, I wasn’t able to swim because I didn’t want to wear my contacts in the pool. I couldn’t go jogging as often as I wanted as well because if I wore my glasses than I’d …

About 7 years back I accidentally found out that I was extremely anemic when I had gone to the hospital for a high fever. The blood reports indicated that my Hemoglobin level was only 4mg while it should have been at least 12mg. A lot of further tests were …

I’m pretty pro-active when it comes to catching the common cold. Any time I feel even the slightest bit “off” in that regard, I immediately start taking something of a preventative nature. Plus, I’ve started, a few months ago, taking Flinstone vitamins every day with my teenage kids (even …

Costa drugs is a family owned pharmacy that has been around for many years. It is very quick at getting your prescriptions ready, rather the CVS or Riteaid. Due to them not having the high tech computers, they could have your prescriptions ready in about 5-10 minutes. …

My dermatologist told me that my stressful profession is the culprit for my vitiligo which is unfortunately located near my mouth. I feel very conscious about it although my friends assure me that it is not very noticeable (probably the reason why they are my friends). My dermatologist told …

I take one of these fish oil supplements daily . I have really noticed a differance in the way that I feel . There are many studies that tell you fish oil is good for you . My advice is to try it and see for yourself .
You can buy …

I have been using Lipitor for the past four years to help control my cholesterol. I can say that it has done what they say it will do. In a matter of a month it brought my numbers back down where they needed to be. I noticed no side …

Having trouble getting to sleep at night can be a difficult situation to be in. After many restless nights, I talked to my doctor. The doctor prescribed Ambien CR for me to sue for those restless nights.
My doctor was able to give me a promotional off from …

I like to keep certain things in my medicine cabinet and anti-itch cream is one of them. You never know when a sting or a rash might cause unbearable itching. The creams can be rather expensive, so in order to save a little bit of money while stocking my …

A wart decided to rear it’s ugly head on the top of one of my toes and I needed to get rid of it. It was horrible looking and it appeared that it was spreading more on the top of my foot. I needed something that would work fast …

I don’t always use anti itch creams, but found them to be very necessary this past summer. I try to stay away from mosquitoes, but it is not always possible. I live in a desert area, but there is a river not too long from here that can attract …

If you suffer from migraine, then you might want to ask your physician about a fairly new drug called Maxalt. It is placed under the tongue and melts very quickly. However it must be taken at the first sign of a migraine coming on. Many people …

Two years ago I fell ill. The doctors did many tests on me and said I had a virus - similar to mononucleosis and it would go away. It took three months to go away but after that I was left with fatigue and pain.
I was …

Tylenol is the only medicine I use from childhood for fever, body ache, cold and congestion. I was first given this medicine when I was 8 years. That time I was down with severe viral fever. I did not go to school for a week and was unable to …

There is one thing that I always keep in my medicine chest just in case I get a cough. I have used Vicks Formula 44D for many years to get rid of late night, hacking coughs because it works well. I pay $6.94 for an 8 oz. bottle at …

Lantus was prescribed to me by my doctor to help control my diabetes. The insulin comes in a small vial and is clear. The medicine has to be put in a syringe and injected into the muscle area of the body. I normally give myself injections of Lantus in …

This is probably one of the worst tasting cold and flu medicines that I’ve tried, and that even includes Robittussin which is notorious for tasting awful. But, I have to say this is one of the few that reall does work well at treating the symptoms associated with the …

Trying to find a good remedy for an upset stomach can be difficult. Most times, I don’t want to eat anything, even medicine, when I’m not feeling well. It can be especially hard to try to drink a liquid medicine. Then I discovered that Imodium makes these great chewable …

I’ve been using Halls as a child, but I’ve always hated them. that cherry flavor they have was horrid! But, now I buy the Halls Fruit Breezers in Cool Berry and I enjoy them so much more. they aren’t sickly tasting like nasty medicine, and instead, …

I am so angry with Tylenol manufactures right now you have no idea. I have been using this product for years. I have had some serious issues with my sinus and with that being said I relied of Tylenol Sinus Congestion medicine. This medicine has done me some major …

Every woman knows that menstrual cramping can sometimes get the best of you. It is not always bad, but there are those days that I really don’t want to get out of bed it is so bad. I can usually stand cramps, but it depends on the area they …

I am highly allergic to bee stings of any kind (wasp, hornet, yellow jackets etc.) and when I am stung I must go directly for Benadryl and my doctor prescribed emergency anti-histamine shot. I take the Benadryl with the shot because sometimes the emergency prescription shot is not …

I had gotten really sick a few months ago. I had this cough that just wouldn’t let up. I coughed so much that I ended up bruising a rib. I couldn’t get comfortable enough to sleep. It was really rough and I was really suffering.
So I realized that I …

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. …

I slipped in the stairs and has a big swelling in the foot and i cant able to keep even a single step.There was lot of pain in my legs and need a quick remedy.My hubby went to a near by CVS pharmacy and bought this cream.I applied …

When I began going through menopause, I had a horrible time with hot flashes. I would have tried anything just to get the furnace inside me turned off. I would suddenly feel as though someone had turned the knob up on my internal heater. I had read something about …

I am diabetic and test my blood glucose daily. I obtained a One Touch Ultra Mini glucometer through a free offer. I love this meter. It is small and sleek and can fit anywhere. There are only two buttons on the front to use for navigating the menu, …

When I look at this product, I get a very good impression because the product is helping people to gain weight. I see many people who are thin in spite of the fact that they eat well and stay healthy. Due to various physical work and mental work performed …

I don’t like taking medicine that makes me drowsy, but on occasion I will. I only try to take these type of medications at bedtime after I had some issues taking Nyquil during the day. The last cold I had was irritating as all colds are and I wanted …

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 …

Occasionally my family suffers from winter coughs and bronchitis. Our Nova Scotia winters can be very cold and wet leading to bad colds and flu.
This is an exceptional cough syrup. Bronchial Cough Syrup made by a little known medical company called Praxis, is effective for both adults and children. …

I have tried different products for sprains and body aches. And, I have found Volini as one of the best. I don’t like taking pain relief tablets as overuse can lead to many side effects. Further, cream is also not a regular option for me because of work related issues. …

I have bad eyes and because of that, I get frequent headaches. I have tried a lot of headache relief medication over time but have found my home in Advil Pain Reliever. I choose the tablets most of the time because they are easier for me to swallow. I …

Tempra Forte is a brand name of Paracetamol that is produced and distributed by Bristol-Myers Squib in the Philippines. Tempra forte is an analgesic made specially for adults, it is prepared in tablet or syrup form. I personally take this drug whenever I am sick and I can say …

A while back I was suffering from really bad effects of too much gas in my stomach/intestines. I was desperate to find something to help and it had been going on for a couple weeks before I found this product. I did a lot of research on the internet …

I have been prescribed this medication a few times now, and feel I can give a good, solid review of what benefits it provides me. This particular brand of hydrocodone is dispensed by Dispensing Solutions, provided by Qualitest Pharm. labs.
In this review, I am referring only to the …

Vicks has been a staple in my life ever since I was a little girl and my mother used to lather that goop vapor rub all over my chest when I was feeling bad. It’s a trustworthy company and product line, so when I saw the Vicks Formula 44 …

Being sick is always dreadful for me. It seems like it always hits me really hard. It might also be that I do not have a high tolerance for cold symptoms. Two parts of a cold really bring me to my knees. They are nose congestion and chest congestion. …

As I explain that I am 61 yrs of age, it is because they don’t make band-aids the way they did when I was a child, always needing one! The new Band-Aid Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandage would have been a very welcome thing, in my youth!
Unlike the days of …