After a recent muscular back injury, my doctor gave me a prescription for Lidoderm patches (5%) in addition to oral medication. My lower back had a horrible spasm that kept me awake at night, but after applying one patch just to the lower back, my pain eased …

In 1995, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. Subsequently, I was placed on a medication that would help regulate my thyroids ability to covert T4 to T3. Although, it is not touted as a weight loss drug, it certainly has its benefits as I started to lose weight when …

Heraclene is the brand name for Dibencozide. We used this drug in the hospital to stimulate the appetite of our patients who are recovering from critical cases such as strokes and depression. When I gave birth to my baby she was only 2.2 kgs which is a low birth …

It was a wonderful night when I went to my friend’s home for a party. We all enjoyed a lot with dancing on latest music and ate a lot of deep fried snacks. Late at night, we had a sumptuous dinner.
After returning back home, I took a bath, changed …

I’m not sure if it was something I ate Friday or if I picked up another stomach bug, but I had a very upset stomach this past weekend. At first, it wasn’t a big deal; I was just running to the bathroom every half hour or so. But, by …

I learned a little secret not to long ago and thought I would share it with others. I have had ulcers in my lower intestines for awhile now. I had a colonoscopy at a relatively young age because of my abdominal pain and irregularities. They checked my stomach as …

As much as possible, I preferred all natural medicine to avoid bad side effects. I know that synthetic medicine could hurt the stomach lining, kidney and liver in the long run so I have always been selective and careful when taking synthetic medicine. Last few weeks ago, I ate …

Crux syrup is made of pure herbs. This syrup is used for dry cough and even for cold and its symptoms. It is only used for adults. My uncle is a doctor, and once he had come to our home when I was badly affected by …

Whenever I have suffered from a yeast infection, I try a different treatment. I want to find the one that is best for me so I can use it any time this happens to me. I decided to save a buck this time around and go for the Equate brand …

I think that anyone can agree that migraines are not a joking matter. I cannot stand any type of headache and a migraine is really unbearable for me. I can’t really concentrate when I have a really bad headache and find that I cannot focus my eyes because the …

Here in the Philippines the most popular drugstore is Mercury Drug. They have thousands of branches nationwide. They have good reputation because of the good customer service and cheap price on their branded and generic medicines.
But today I will not write another review for Mercury Drug, I guess …

I have had heartburn (GERD & hiatal hernia) for as long as I can remember, and have tried everything under the sun to keep it under control and not much has ever really worked for very long, if it ever worked at all.
About 5 years ago, the doctor …

A couple of years back they built a new walgreens on Rossville Blvd and since then I have filled most of my prescriptions with them as they have a drive through and it is more convient for me than having to drag three kids in just to get a …

Nuvigil is a medication used to treat narcolepsy, obstructive sleep-apnea, and shift-work disorde. Oftentimes, however, Nuvigil is used off-lable for ADHD, as was the case when it was perscribed to me.
Nuvigil, as a …

You know, allergies are a very funny thing and it just boggles my mind as to what triggers them and why they can just sometimes disappear for years and then reappear in a heartbeat. I remember as a child getting frequent allergies as I was horrendously allergic to anything that …

I had surgery a while back and there was a huge problem with my digestive system afterwards. I was constipated and couldn’t use the bathroom for about a week. It got so bad that nothing was working for me. No matter what I tried I ended up not getting …

Xanax is an anti-anxiety medication available only by prescription. The generic name is alprazolam. Xanax is known to be addictive if used for a long period of time, therefore it is not prescribed as commonly as it once was. Alternatives, such as Klonopin (clonazepam) are available …

I had been taking Excedrin for headaches for a while, and was having good results. The problem was that the Excedrin had a good amount of caffeine in it, which made me jittery. So, I thought I would try Excedrine PM to see if I could achieve …

I have the pleasure of taking my son to The University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. When we first found out our son had kidney failure, he got transferred from St. Joe’s Hospital to Children’s Hospital of Detroit. We were extremely dissatisfied with Children’s Hospital, …

If I am the only person who has ever gotten poison ivy that did not have a rather difficult time trying to find an over the counter drug that got rid of the darn stuff, I would be readily surprised. When I got poison ivy this summer and …

Xanax(Generic Alprazolam) (Anti Anxiety Drug, Anti Anxiety Medication)
Xanax is the brand name for Alprazolam. Alprazolam is an antianxiety agent, benzodiazepines . Zanax is primilary use to relief of short term mild to moderate anxiety , nervous tension, activity depression or panic attacks and also tension associated with anxiety …

I doubt that I am the only one who really hates having a cough. I know everyone must hate it because it drives me completely insane. The last time I had a cough my husband took it upon himself to bring me some medicine home. He was probably tired …

In addition to the strep infection my daughter had, she was also diagnosed as suffering from chronic rhinitis. All throughout the day, she would cough and spit something out. She was often complaining to me that there is always slime or phlegm at the back of her throat which …

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 have had this incessant cough for the past few days. It annoys me when I’m in work and I keep on coughing. I had this tightness in my chest and I just couldn’t breathe properly. My work deals with a lot of people that’s why having a pleasant …

I suffer from severe migraines several times a month. They were so bad I couldn’t leave bed until there were gone. The symptoms including vomiting, sensitively to light, and general discomfort. Imitrex is a drug that is taken in a shot form. The first time …

Kern laboratory prepares generic medicines, and Ibuprophen couldn’t be out of it. I have headaches very often, and this is the Ibuprophen that my doctor always prescribes me. However, a prescription is not mandatory to buy it in the pharmacy.
This medicine is very aggressive for the stomach, so I …

My skin can be classified as baby’s skin. It’s so delicate and whenever I am exposed to some outdoor adventures that I cannot avoid to join especially office outings, I expect I can get coldsores somewhere. That’s how my skin and I envied those women who doesn’t have a …

Few days back when there was very pian in my anal area, I went to do the doctor and asked him the solution for it. Because the pain had pursued since 3-4 days. And he wrote prescription for me and also asked me to apply that tube which he …

A few weeks back, when I happened to be suffering from severe cold and cough- my life felt just miserable. What really made me feel uncomfortable was the fact that I was unable to breathe comfortably since my nose seemed blocked due to congestion. Though I somehow managed during …

If there was one way to describe myself it would be as a woman on the go because from the time the sun comes up in the morning until it goes down in the evening I am usually constantly moving and out of my house running all the daily …

I have had horrible heartburn recently. I wanted relief, which I didn’t get from Tums, but I didn’t want to start taking something serious. I know that all medicine is at least somewhat serious, but I have heard of a great number of people starting heartburn medicine and being …

Restoril is a medication I must take to be able to go to sleep. I have a problem relating to my medical conditions that causes me to be unable to fall asleep on my own. The other name for this medication is Temazepam. I am on …

A couple of years ago I was put on Paxil for anxiety. I don’t really recommend it to anyone. It did take away some of my anxiety issues, but then it added issues. So instead of helping my anxiety it just switched the issues basically. A couple of things …

My cousin is undergoing treatment for neuro - muscular problem. He had a short paralytic attack. After hospitalization, his physical conditions didn’t improve much. A relative suggested us to see an ayurvedic doctor, which we did. The doctor had prescribed him Divya Rasraj Ras medicine. This is the first time …

My husband was given Tramacet pain killers, to help relieve a bout of sciatica. Tramacet is only available by prescription, and costs about $30 for a 2-a-day 60 day suppl.
Tramacet is the brand name, and the ingredients are tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen. In fact this prescription pain killer is …

I finally tried the Fisherman’s Friend cough lozenges because a friend of mine gave me hers. She’d said that she didn’t like the flavor but then she doesn’t like a lot of things so I didn’t pay it any mind. I guess I should have.
When you need …

I have had a problem with my skin for a few years now, and can say that it is a nuisance to deal with. I have tried multiple products, and some of them seem to temporarily treat the problem. I was looking for something that I could use long …

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 have a moderate to severe menstrual cycle. I have problems with cramps being heavy and causing a lot pain and irritation. I usually take a OTC medication but last month I opted to try a bottle of Vitex Herbal Supplement for Menstrual Cycles. A friend of mine uses …

I don’t smoke and drink liquors. I also see to it that I can eat fruits and vegetables in a week. I also don’t eat pork as well. But no matter how I tried to practice a healthy living I am still not excuse from getting flu or colds. …

I was prescribed Capadex by my doctor. Apparently it’s the only drug that provides any sort of relief for sufferers of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I wasn’t sure what i really expected it to do. At best relieve some muscle pain and maybe boost my energy levels …

When I was diagnosed with high cholesterol, my doctor immediately put me on Lipitor.
I was skeptical about it, having heard that it could cause a lot of complications with the muscles. I have fibromyalgia and did not like the idea of anything which might have the potential to make …

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 …

Over the years of being a diabetic, I have tried several medications. Some I have found to give the best results and some gave the worst side effects that I know of. I could say that I have a good knowledge of the medications in the market for my …

I loved the fact that, growing up, I never had an allergic reaction to anything noteable that I can remember. That is, of course, until I moved from Arkansas to Michigan. The climate change is such a dramatic difference, one from the other, that I began experiencing allergy symptoms …

This is probably one of the more expensive pain relieving creams I’ve tried over the course of the last year and a half, and I’ve tried a LOT, to say the least. I think, at least once a week, I’m at the grocery store or local pharmacy trying to …

I began taking Effexor XR 75mg per day approximately one year ago. The medication is very expensive so my doctor gave me a month of samples because I do not have insurance.
The first week on the medication was hard for me because of some of the side effects. …

To say the least, this is a medication I would never recommend! It was originally prescribed to me to help control anxiety attacks. I was to take it whenever I was anxious as a means of calming myself down.
This medication worked. In fact, it worked very well! Whenever I …

I have a problem with getting really dizzy when it comes to flying. There is nothing worse than that feeling of complete dizziness when it comes to flying. I like to travel so I had to find something that I could take that is effective and safe. A …