My doctor was unsure if the Diabetes that I have is really Type 1. There are test to make sure of this but it is expensive and it may not be really worth. Type 1 Diabetics no longer produces insulin in their bodies, so the treatment of choice has …

I first discovered Imodium Advanced when I got very sick while vacationing overseas. I was sick enough to risk trying something I had never tried before, mainly because it was an adventuresome vacation (Morocco), and I didn’t want to miss a moment of it lying in bed. I was …

I rarely am in need of any type of laxative; in fact, I usually have the opposite issue, and I also suffer from IBS, so taking any laxative is fraught with peril. On the rare occasion that I am constipated, usually from traveling for some reason, I just suffer …

My babies have always had very sensitive skin, and tended to rashes very easily around their necks where those adorable little baby fat folds can tend to develop. They would also develop such sensitive skin irritations around their knees and thighs. Well, after trying virtually every single …

I recently have developed some low back pain and right leg pain. I became concerned because I could barely walk, and I am an active person. I decided to go to one of my friends orthopaedic doctor who helped her with back symptoms.
Resurgens Orthopaedics is …

I have to take one Bayer Low Dose aspirin everyday. The reason I have to take one everyday is because I had heart surgery two years ago. Well this aspirin is pretty good. I think Bayer makes a good product. I have not had any side affects or stomach aches …

A couple of months back, my grandma and I went to this derm clinic in Cavite. She was really concerned with my dandruff. I’m very much concerned because my dandruff has really been annoying me. It’s really itchy during hot weathers, as well as very cold weathers. Whenever I’m …

A few years ago, I started to experience some pretty intense pain in my right side, about halfway down, and slightly towards the solar plexus. It was a bit perplexing because I’d never felt anything remotely like that before, although it struck me as slightly similar when it started …

It is cold, the holiday season is in the air, and after New Year’s day my nose is dying of allergic rhinitis because of the fireworks’ gunpowder blasts. I am already using my reliable nasal spray but I guess this just was not enough.
Since I really did not want …

The little ones on our family often come home with some sort of respiratory allergy, which they probably got from school. It’s really hard to contain respiratory problems in school because children don’t know any better. And since it’s been almost the rainy season, my mother is concerned about …

When I was working at this call center germs seemed to pass through there fast. I was sick at least once month, which made it hard to work on the phones. My throat was sore all the time and cough drops just weren’t working for me. Plus it’s not …

I was advised to take dietary supplements as I was not eating healthily. Well mostly because whatever I choose to munch on is processed too quickly before my body is able to absorb the vitamins from real food. I have super rate metabolism that seems to have gone up …

I’m a huge fan of Mucinex but hate the fact that it’s as expensive as it is. So I was thrilled when I found Walgreens Mucus Relief PE Sinus Congestion Immediate-Release Tablets and knew it was the Walgreens version of Mucinex and it was SO much cheaper. Mucinex is …

As a physician, it is a usual scenario for me to encounter patients with severe difficulty of breathing due to asthmatic attack. And most of the time, they have already had salbutamol nebulization or two at home which did not give them any relief before they go …

I am only 29 years old and already have severe tendonitis and arthritis in some of my joints due to years of pounding from sports. After Vioxx and Betra were taken off the market, I discovered Bextra. It is a Cox-2 inhibitor and anti-inflamatory medication. For …

If you ever get something in your eye, some people will tell you to rinse your eyes with cool water immediately. That might work if your town doesn’t use a whole bunch of chemicals in treating the water like mine —“ so I can’t do that. I …

Panadol does have effective products, and what’s great about Panadol is that they don’t mix all the symptoms altogether in just one tablet! They have tablets for fever, for colds and cough, long-lasting and original in each! So when I saw this Panadol long-lasting capsules which was made specifically …

Well, although I realize this is an oral rinse and not a medication that is taken orally and therefore,internally, I still code this as medicine because you have to apparently get a prescription before you can get this item. I had to get this because my dentist is worried about …

I was prescribed Abilify 5mg by my psychiatrist last month. He actually started me on a dose of 2mg, the lowest dose available and then raised it to a daily dose of 5mg. However, this still confuses and surprises me due to the fact that the drug is available …

While I was on vacation in the UK, I sprained my ankle terribly when I slipped and fell on uneven castle grounds. It began to swell and my friend insisted I go to the emergency room. I agreed as it was getting quite painful.
My experience in …

If it weren’t for these little gems, I’d never sleep. After taking one, I’m asleep in a matter of 10 minutes. I get a full night’s sleep with usage. The tiny pills are about the size of a Tic-Tac so they are easy to take without water.
My doctor …

I used to love Sudafed products. It was one of the few products that actually worked effectively to treat my congestion due to sinus problems and allergies. Then they changed the formula (because people were using it to make home-made illegal drugs), and it just never worked the same. …

When I was a kid, I used to lay in bed for hours, unable to fall asleep and sometimes with quite a feeling of the “jitters”. I was unable to lay still and could never get comfortable and, as I got older, had to resort to taking sleeping pills …

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 …

One of the most terrible aches that I really hate is toothache. Last time I had a toothache I was very much irritable, I can’t eat and I can’t even sleep even the thought of smiling I can’t even manage. I tried a few generic pain relievers just to …

I have been sick on and off for the past month with a cold that I can not seem to get rid of. About three weeks ago, I purchased a cough syrup as well as some cold and sinus tablets. I took both of these medicines as …

Mucinex is an over-the-counter expectorant used to get the gooey mucus out of your lungs. While it costs more than your average cold medicine (about $9 at Wal-Mart) it is well worth the price. It does an excellent job of clearing mucus from the lungs as well as thinning …

I have never fared particularly well when using heavy duty pain relief drugs. I don’t know why my doctor thought that Ultram would be any different, unless maybe he assumed that because it had a different name, I would psychologically file it under “new and untried” and maybe would …

Alcaseltzer is a headache relief medicine that is often found in men’s bathrooms and comes in a package of two for .50 or so. You can also find a box of these at Walmart which comes with a lot of them but since I had never tried them …

We have a boat fishing trip and as much as I love going out on the sea I get motion sickness all the time. I would start to feel so dizzy and start to vomit like there’s no tomorrow. Thus I am always looking for great product that would …

I just had a sore throat and I always cough because my throat is very itchy. I have a cough syrup but I still cough after a few hours. So, I went over to a pharmacy and asked for lozenges. Then the pharmacist gave me Strepsils.
Strepsils has a generic …

I have had an ongoing prescription for Xanax now for probably 15 years or so. It was originally prescribed to me for anxiety. It works like a tranquilizer in that it has a very sedative effect. One thing you need to know up front is that …

Around last year this time, I sprained my ankle while wearing new high heels I had just recently bought because they looked really really cute and were on sale for a great price. Now, the reason why I sprained my ankle was because number one, I am close to six …

“Locorten-Vioform Ear Drops” was one of the medications that I was prescribed by my general practitioner some months ago after I was diagnosed with an ear infection. I was instructed to take two drops thrice a day into my infected ear up until my follow up visit on the …

Having tried virtually every cough and cold medicine on the market (or so it seems) whenever I get a really bad cough, I usually reach for Robitussin DM Max Cough and Congestion Medicine. The cough syrup has a very pleasant, though obviously medicinal taste, and does not instantly …

One of the medicines that I use to help cure a runny nose or congestion is Equate Saline Nasal Spray. This product is good at quickly easing a runny nose and the pain associated with it. Whenever I have a cold or a runny nose, I like to …

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 …

Having a cough can really mess with me, both mentally and physically. I hate unnecessary attention and it seems that every time something has a coughing spree all eyes are on them. I don’t like all eyes on me and try to avoid the situation if possible. I also …

This is a medication that is used to treat anxiety. It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less, and take part in everyday life. While taking this medication you may feel less jittery and irritable, and may control symptoms such as trouble sleeping, sweating, and fast heartbeat. …

I have been on Cymbalta since it first came on the market a few years ago. I have MS and have suffered from depression for quite a few years. This medicine is a selective serotonin and nonrepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used to treat depression. It may also be used …

Working as a teacher takes eight hours of non-stop talking to keep the classes alive and interesting. With this, sore throat has always been a challenge for me. I have tried countless brands of lozenges but all they do is just give temporary relief from itchy throat and hoarse …

I have adopted an abandoned kitten. It was all skinny and dirty, looks like someone had thrown it out of the car (which often happens in these parts) and left it to meet his faith. This little one was lucky, so many strange coincidences brought me to pass that …

My thyroid problem had only been cured and had only stabilized recently, and I have had this condition since I was 16 years old. I was diagnosed with a hypothyroid condition, and it was hard for me since I thought I was getting fat and I wasn’t really the …

About a month ago, I began using Betaseron to treat Multiple Sclerosis. Previously, I had taken Avonex, an intramuscular injection, once a week. The side effects rendered me useless one day a week. Sometimes they wouldn’t be unbearable, but I could never guess when that would …

In my opinion Neosporin ointment is a must have at all homes. I have been using this ointment whenever a wound or tear happens on my skin. Neosporin is a very convenient and easy to use ointment. The cream is very light in color and it does not show …

I have developed hemorrhoids and varicose veins in my legs due to lack of circulation in my body. One of the herbal supplements I have been taking to help treat my hemorrhoids and the varicose veins in my legs is the Thompson Horse Chestnut Supplement. So far, I have …

Todays review is of the medication Ondansetron more commonly known as Zofran. It is used to treat nausea. It is used for cases other than pregnancy but my experience with it is only during pregnancy so I will only be discussing that and not other experiences.
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Since years now, I have a lot of troubles sleeping probably because of several factors: I am getting older (47), my brain is so active and partly because I cannot limit my caffeine intake to the minimum. Without caffeine drinks such as soda or coffee, I’d be sleepy the …

Arava is a medication commonly prescribed to those who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the joints. This causes pain, swelling, and deformity. In order to slow down the joint damage and relieve pain, many different …

I have found that the U.K. seems to be more enlightened regarding Hepatitis B immunizations that will not assemilate into one’s body.
My son had seven of the immunizations done, before I wrote to the doctors in the U.K. and explained what I DID know, and ask them to help …