Every six months or so I like to take a bit of medicine to clean out my intestinal system of potentially harmful intestinal parasites or worms. Although I regularly use apple cider vinegar to help keep my intestines a place where these parasites won’t get to breed I still …

As a former Eli Lilly pharmaceutical representative who helped to launch Cialis, I can comment on both the medical as well as the consumer side.
Cialis is a medication prescribed for Erectile Dysfunction (commonly known as ED). What makes this one different from its FDA approved competitors …

I’ve been going to Dr. Mark Berger for regular cleanings for a few years now. He is conveniently located close to my home and I can always get an appointment scheduled within a few weeks’ time, compared to some other dentists I’ve seen in the past that were somehow …

Pulmicort inhaler is a corticortsteroid medicine for asthma. It is a long lasting medication for asthmatics and should be taken once or twice daily . I have found that normally one takes 2 puffs however at the time I was severely short winded and my doctor increased …

I recently had to get a five day course of IV steroids at the outpatient Infusion Center. Each infusion lasted anywhere from an hour to an hour and a half. Treatment areas were equipped with TV, DVD player, and magazines. There were also coffee, tea, juice, …

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 have severe allergies and I have tried practically every over the counter nasal spray on the market and prescription ones too! Most of them had bad side effects like nose bleeds and extreme dryness. So when my Doctor recommended Nasonex I rolled my eyes and asked what was …

I, like many others, have a hard time falling asleep and staying asleep at night. So I went down to my local drugstore and searched for something that would help me sleep. There were so many choices so I asked my pharmacist what he recommended. He …

Another classic case of name brand versus generic does a higher price paired with a well-known name mean better quality? Sometimes, yes. But when it comes to cough syrup, save your money and go with the trustworthy equate Tussin CF. With an immune …

I purchased the Vick’s Vapor Inhaler because my sinuses were all stopped up and that is the fastest way I could think of to get it cleared up. I bought it at the drug store for $2.72. That was a reasonable cost and I know it is a product …

A while ago I sprained my ankle, and at that time, the chemist recommended me this medicine called Fastum Gel, as well as to rest until my ankle would get better, of course. I trust the opinion of a professional, so I bought a tube and tried it.
This product …

When I get aches and pains, sometimes I take over the counter anti inflammatory medications. Many times the anti inflammatories that I sometimes take include aspirin. Recently, when I had a headache I thought that I would take a couple of aspirin, but realized I was out of them. …

This is the second health card my company had provided when they switched from Medicard to Prudential life health card. At first, we were all disappointed because we really liked the Medicard health service to us. We had been using that for two years and never had a problem on …

When I turned 35 years old, I began to have severe PMS symtoms that were not the usual symtoms. My usual symtoms were generally tolerable until that time. My PMS symtoms were to the extreme that I have ever experience. Erratic mood swings, pounding headaches, depression …

A year ago I experienced vomiting, extreme abdominal pain and loss of appetite. A first I thought that this was a simple stomach upset, thinking that I might have eaten something to cause that. I disregarded the symptoms and continued on with my day as if I wasn’t experiencing …

This is one of the branches of a leading drugstore in the country, Mercury Drug Store. This branch which is located in the National Highway of Dumaguete, is the newest the company has opened in this area of the province.
There is …

I have used Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) for muscle tension in my neck and back due to an automobile accident. This muscle relaxant works by blocking pain signals sent to your brain. I found that it was helpful in giving me short-term relief from the pain, which was quite …

Biogesic has been around since I was a little kid and it has always been our family’s first resort for any kind of body pain, headache or fever. But since the passing of the Generics Law, cheaper alternatives have been made available. So for about a year now, whenever …

It can be really tough admitting that you have depression and need something to make you feel better about life as a whole. After the loss of a dear friend and then later getting stuck in the hospital with pneumonia, I was really feeling depressed and down. I just …

Aspirin was never the type of medicine that I would have considered using for body aches while sick. However, I had read on the internet that aspirin helped a women with body aches better then Ibuprofen and did not mess with her stomach either. Since I had the flu …

Every year the company I work for mandates all the employees to go through a physical examination. This involves a rigorous set of examinations to test the health of each person who is working for the company. I recently flunked the first test because my blood pressure was too …

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 …

Since I was little I have had mouth ulcers very often, so I have tried also many different kinds of medicines to get rid of them, as they can turn eating into a really painful experience. One of the medicines I have tried for that matter is Oralsone.
This is …

Like most Americans I have become obsessed with my body image and appearance thanks to the media and I have become more conscious of the little flaws I have and the little smells that pop up from day to day. Since I noticed that my body seemed to be …

I use to have terrible headaches and I often take in analgesics until I became dependent on it until I had to taper all those medicines until I was able to endure it but when the times that I can’t really tolerate it I still have to take in …

I recently had a serious allergic reaction resulting in severe cramps and diarrhea, nausea, swollen and itching eyes/face, dizziness, and generally being scared out of my wits.
When I realized what was going on (I’ve had this before) I immediately called for someone to take me to the …

My mother is having Asthma, which is a kind of allergy. The people who have asthma for them it is not very easy to take breath. And such people suffer from the breathing problem whenever they come across change in climate, or place of living or dust …

I suppose I could’ve put this review under cosmetics, or even health, since it’s concerning the health of your skin, but this is actually a very potent medicine, even if it’s externally used, so I couldn’t fathom putting it anywhere but in the medicine category. See, I’ve long had …

I got burned by the muffler of my scooter and it was a terrible burn. The doctor said it was just minor and it would heal fairly well. But I didn’t want to take my chances so I asked for something to help it heal faster. He gave me …

Chantix is not a miracle pill; however, it will work if you want it to work. The user must be seriously dedicated to quitting. I am writing this review on behalf of my husband, a smoker for 18 years. Although he knew how I detested the fact that he …

It happened once that I disregarded my rhinitis. And whenever I am working on my Macbook, I felt that like my eyes were bulging and I felt dizzy. I went to my doctor to seek help and he prescribed hyprocel for my medicine.
Hyprocel is an antibiotic. I took …

I have fibromyalgia. I was excited to hear that there might be a medicine, Cymbalta, out there that could help with the pain. I asked my doctor about it and she was got me going on the drug.
Cymbalta is an antidepressant. I started with …

I’m not generally the type get sick often. I don’t even catch colds, but ever since I moved to a wetter and colder region I find myself catching a cold once every few months which is a lot for me considering how I went years without getting sick. Since …

Zoloft is my final medication on my journey to find something to help me deal with my anxiety. Zoloft, is in theory an anti-depressant, but it is used to treat anxiety disorders. It can be used in conjunction with other drugs like Welbutrin. I however only want to have …

The last time I had a cough I saw an irresistible bag of cough drops on sale. I don’t usually purchase this brand but found that it was considerably low in price. I was able to buy a package consisting of 70 cough drops for only a little over …

During my time of the month, I don’t experience too much discomfort. I have always had mild cramps until, I got my tubes tied. Since then I have found myself suffering from more premenstrual symptoms. I have moderately painful cramps and some days need a heating pad to reduce …

After taking a 30mg dose of prescription Prevacid daily for 5 years, I could not have been more delighted when the 24HR formula was approved for over-the-counter sale. Until I found Prevacid, I tried a few alternatives, such as Zantac and Prilosec, I suffered from severe gastroesophogeal reflux disease. …

Lunesta is prescription sleep medication. I asked for a prescription from my doctor when I got fed up with not being able to sleep. It got to the point that I might sleep like an hour a night, or what felt like an hour. Some nights I could …

I get bloating and stomach gas quite often so I rely on simethicone products to help relieve this symptom and found a tablet which contained a high dosage of the aforementioned simethicone. I was quite disappointed when I was having a hard time getting the other product so I …

I find this Bronchial Mixture from Sainsbury’s own brand to be an adequate expectorant which soon gets me expelling the phlegm from my lungs, but an ineffective cough suppressant. I have had a couple of bad cold viruses in succession and I am entirely fed up with the …

This is one of those medicines that I try to keep with me when I go out to eat. I love eating spicy foods but unfortunately my love for spicy foods did not come with a stomach that could handle them. Usually within minutes of finishing the dish my …

I love to eat spicy foods. I am in fact crazy about them. I would put chilli in nearly every dish I eat. In fact, if it was just me and my husband eating, I would make all the dishes I prepare spicy. Alas, I have kids who could …

This cream which pretty potent stuff because its main ingredient is 10% Menthol along with lots of other additional ingredients. The cream is the color blue which is kind of odd in my opinion but cool looking. I rub this usually on my muscles after a weight-lifting workout but …

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 …

I took Tri-Sprintec birth control pill for three months. As soon as I started taking it I knew it was no good for me. I had hoped that the longer I took it my body would adjust to the hormones and mellow out but that was not the case …

I’m an active person. I usually work out 3 hours in the gym and after that, I even jog on the treadmill after. But I get an asthma attack every now and then—”and this illness tends to be a liability for me. It stops me from enjoying the things …

If you suffer from migraine, menstral cramps, you might ask your doctor to try anaprox 275. You are allowed to take 2 up to 3 total every 24 hours. Anaprox is also sold over the counter as aleve or naprosyn, however the dosage their is only 200mg. …

I woke up with a sore throat today and, as it was getting worse, decided to stop by a pharmacy and pick up some over-the-counter cold / sore throat relief. I chose Halls Mentho-Lyptus, a pack of candy-like drops that you let dissolve in your mouth. The pack said …

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 …

My children are brats; they find it difficult to sit quietly in any part of the house. Running around the house and especially in the garden area has become their daily routine. The result - they keep falling and getting hurt now and then. By the time they come …