Medicine Reviews
The Alfred AI Dupont Hospital For Children
The Alfred AI Dupont Hospital for Children, otherewise known as Nemours, is located in the heart of Wilmington Delaware, and is perhaps one of the most notorious hospitals for children on in the United States of America. Not only does Nemours commonly obtain only the most recent technology …
Natalac / Moringa Oleifera
Moringa Oleifera (malunggay leaves)is in every 250mg capsule of Natalac. It costs P8.95 in drugstores. It is a post natal supplement which adds and helps in milk production for lactating mothers. This was not prescribed to me but I chose to buy this to increase my milk supply after …
Sleepmd Ez-Swallow Caplets
I have long had issues with my sleeping habits.. which have usually been pretty non-existent. I go to bed whenever I’m tired and wake up whenever I’m not tired anymore, and there’s never really been any set schedule except in my youth when Mom and Dad were still telling …
Nature’s Way Umcka ColdCare Original Drops
I haven’t had much luck in the testing of Nature’s Way prodcuts, but that doesn’t stop me from trying new ones every time I find them. I’m not a homeopathic enthusiast by any means, but I do like the idea of implementing natural elements where possible, and keep the …
Unisom Night time Sleep Aid Tablets
There are times when I get really stressed out, and it affects my sleep where I will lie awake all night with a million things going on in my head and I cannot shut down and actually get any rest. On those days, when I do finally fall …
Effexor XR
Effexor XR is prescribed for the treatment of anxiety and/or depression. It’s got a little something extra compared to the drugs people usually think of for these conditions. Sometimes it can be of tremendous benefit, but for others (like me), it can exacerbate the problem.
A large number of anti-depressants/anti-anxiety …
Albert Casey, PHD
One of the biggest problems for college students is the fact that they are so far away from home and in most cases they have nobody to speak to since they are not trusting of most of the people around them If you couple these problems along with …
Ketoconazole Cream
I was rummaging through my medicine cabinet and saw this expired tube of Ketoconazole Cream. I don’t know how long I’ve had it there, and don’t even remember the last time I needed to use it. I’m not ashamed to admit that I am prone to Athlete’s Foot; it …
Prednisone (Deltasone) 20 mg tablet
Since I was diagnosed of having seborrheic dermatitis, I have avoided situations that I know could trigger the symptoms. This meant that I had to prevent stress and whenever the weather changes, I make sure that I have my medication with me all the time. However, there are circumstances …
Aveeno Is Better Then Carmex
I have big problems with dry cracked lips especially in the summer. They tend to crack so bad that they bleed and scar. I have had this problem since in was in my teens and was clueless as to how to get rid of it.
However, after awhile though …
Maxalt
I suffer from constant migraines ever since a car accident nine years ago. I tried almost every over the counter medication that is out there. Excedrin worked for a little bit, then the caffine in it made me sick to my stomach whenever I would take it. …
Scar Zone scar diminishing cream
I have had a bad dose of acne this past summer and I even had a problem with fever blisters from getting too much sunlight. These problems have caused some dramatic scarring on my face particularly my chin and cheeks. I asked around for …
Calcium Carbonate (Calci-Chew) chewable tablets
I think I over fatigued my muscle a few weeks ago while doing my exercise. The pain was extremely agonizing that I had to stop and sit down on the floor to rest myself. However, this didn’t make it go away. Luckily, a friend of mine knew that …
St Francis Hospital
A few months ago, I woke up in the middle of the night with chest and shoulder pain. I was very frightened because my family has a history of heart disease, so I called 911.
When the ambulance came, they suggested I go to St Francis Hospital. St Francis is …
Calcium Polycarbophil (Fibercon) tablets
I was recently having problems with my bowel schedule. Every morning, I’m used to going to the bathroom and eliminate my waste. For four consecutive days, I just couldn’t defecate. No matter how hard I tried and how forcefully I exerted, there was just nothing. I tried several home …
Xanax Medication
Xanax is a prescription medication which can be used to treat panic disorder, among other things. Panic disorder is a distressing psychological problem which I have been learning to cope with for over 20 years. There are numerous medications available to alleviate the distress during panic attack, and one …
Celexa
I got on Celexa after several failed attempts to regain happiness and functionality on Lamictal, Paxil, and Wellbutrin. Before I was even prescribed this medicine, I was nervous because my nurse informed me that it was in the same family as Paxil, which I had horrible experiences with. …
GNC Fish Oil Supplements
This is fish oil supplements come in soft gel capsules. These were lemon flavored and the bottle contained 180 capsules. This is a brownish gold plastic bottle. The lid is not child safe so be sure to secure properly after use.
What I liked about this is that it seemed …
Meclizine HCI
I recently managed to get myself an inner ear infection (because I’m lucky like that) and the doctor told me to take Meclizine. It’s an over-the-counter pill that doesn’t clear up inner ear infections, but it does make the Earth stop acting like a swinging carnival ride under you, …
Treatment of arthritis
If you become older many persons suffer the disease of arthritis. It is something that can’t be cured because there is some damage in the joints of your body.
You can feel it on every place of your body and it can give a terrible pain in your muscles. Very …
Restoralax
I have suffered from constipation my whole life. I have tried every type of fibre, laxative, fluid,etc. and the last combination my doctor had me on was Lactulose and Senokot. Anyone who has suffered from constipation knows these products and how harsh they can be. I was absolutely miserable …
Pronexin acne medicine
My son is now in High school and you better believe that one of the things that we deal with on a daily basis is the fact that he has acne. I never thought much of it because when I was younger that was something that we dealt with and …
Magnesium Oxide (Mag-Ox) 400 mg tablets
I have been struggling with constipation for 3 days now due to a drug that I took. It takes me 30 minutes in the bathroom what would normally take me 5-10 minutes to empty my bowels. This caused a problem for me since I’ve made this a habit every …
Benadryl Allergy
I am allergic to wasp, bee, hornet and yellow jackets stings. Whenever I am bitten, I apply ice immediately. If no ice is applied and I am bitten on the foot, in 30 minutes time my affected foot will swell to two times its normal size. …
Betadine Antiseptic Wound Remedy
Every household should have an at home remedy to take care of minor burns, wounds, cuts and skin abrasions. In our case, we always make sure to keep a bottle of Betadine Antiseptic Wound Remedy in our medicine cabinet. I like it because it is an effective and safe …
C-Lium Fibre Capsules
Since I was not getting enough fruits and vegetables in my daily meals, I tend to get constipated even when I tried to increase my water intake. So I decided that maybe I need to supplement my diet with fiber capsules like C-Lium Fibre, which is a natural source of …
Xanax
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 …
Welby anti-diarrheal tablets
I can not believe how fast Welby’s Anti-Diarrheal loperamide HCI tablets worked for me. The 2 mg tablets worked so fast that it was like I was never even sick.
I woke up early on Sunday morning with a big day. My niece had her first communion, but …
Statins
Statin medicines are really useful for the treatment of elevated Cholestrol. These are good in reducing the total cholestrol and LDL. I have consulted the doctor with the same problem of elevated choelstrol (Total - 240, LDL - 162). The cardiologist suggested me to take the Atorvastatin, 10 mg. …
Walgreens Wal-Phed PE Nasal Decongestant Tablets Maximum Strength
Eight or nine years ago when I moved from Arkansas to Michigan with my husband, I was immediately overcome with allergies. I had never experienced them a day before in my life until I moved here, and it’s been a constant in my life ever since. We didn’t have …
Schiff Move Free Joint Strengthener Double Strength
This over the counter medication contains Glucosamine HCl (1500 mg), Chondroitin (1200 mg), and Hyaluronic Acid (3.3 mg) when taken as directed on the package. I suffer from torn cartilage in my knee and an inflamed bursa in my shoulder from an accident I was in. I can …
No-Drowse Decolgen Tablet
It’s the rainy season now so many of us have colds these days. I am not exempted to this phenomenon. I get runny nose and sometimes my colds even get worse and I get terrible headaches. It’s really such a bother to me. I only want to stay in …
Anbesol Maximum Strength Pain Relief Gel
When I had a really bad toothache I was looking for any and everything to help me treat it. For those who don’t know, tooth pain has the potential to be the worse pain in the world. It can be difficult to deal with because it usually consist of …
Dulcolax Stool Softener
Recently I made some changes to my diet. I usually eat foods that are no so healthy and I am trying to cut back on them. My body didn’t react well to the change and left me feeling a lot of constipation. I hate being backed up as I …
Hydroxyzine HCL (Vistaril, Atarax)
Hydroxyzine is primarily used as an antihistamine, i.e. to treat the symptoms of allergies, and secondarily against motion sickness. Although its sedative properties are well known, in many countries (including those in the EU) it is rarely used against anxiety and/or insomnia. And yet, it is well known that it …
Meftal Spas
Meftal Spas is a multipurpose medicine that I always keep at home. It gives relief from variety of problems my wife face during her period. Previously, I used to rely on general analgesic medicine for pain during period. That was obviously not sufficient. My wife once complained of heavy …
Zovirax (acyclovir ointment 5%) topical antiviral
A few years ago I had a case of shingles rash on my trunk. It’s caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox, which I apparently had as a child and didn’t even know it! The red, blistery rash developed quickly and was excruciatingly painful. I …
Nature Made Iron supplements
This comes in a brown bottle with Nature Made written on it and Iron written in big letters. This is a small white circular tablet. The cap is child safe but is easy for adults to open.
During pregnancy, my iron levels were low so my doctor asked me …
Xanax
Once after an I.V. infusion of cytoxan, I went into a panic attack. It was like I lost brain function and couldn’t look at anything without screaming or crying. It scared my husband and sister-in-law so they called my doctor. He prescribed a low-dosage of xanax.
Xanax is used as …
Tylenol Aches and Strains (Medicine)
I have used countless prescription and over-the-counter pain medications over the years for various injuries, pain and illnesses over the years. I have had many injuries from running, and have suffered from various ailments. I have quite a few go-to medications for certain pain that I rely on because …
Xanax (Alprazolam)
I was first prescribed Xanax for anxiety and panic attacks 6 years ago. In just a few minutes, it relieves the symptoms of a panic attack (trouble breathing, trembling, throat closure, rapid heart beat). I would recommend it to anyone with anxiety/panic disorder because the pill can be your …
Caltrate 600+D Calcium Supplement
I suffered from extreme diarrhea before, it was so severe I had to go to the bathroom seven times a day. I was so scared to go out and for weeks, I only stayed at home and my toilet had become my hang out. I
couldn’t go anywhere far because …
Jamieson Calcium Magnesium with Vitamin D
I bought the Jamieson Calcium Magnesium with Vitamin D at the T&T Supermarket. It was one of those impulse buying decisions, and for a good cause. You see, it was on sale for half the price, and at 200 caplets for the price of 100, I felt …
Seroquel (medication)
Seroquel is a medication that can be used as a seditive in lower doses. In lower doses it is also more commonly being prescribed by doctors as a sleep aide for individuals who battle falling asleep at night. My own physician recently told me to try taking …
Chloraseptic Grape Sore Throat Relief Strips
During the winter season, I find myself getting sore throats more often then usual. I have tried many things to relieve my sore throats and have been disappointed with most of them. One throat reliever I recently tried is the Chloraseptic grape sore throat relief strips. This product …
Digestive Advantage Caplets Lactose Intolerance Therapy
I had had some success taking the cvs brand of dairy aides and decided, since this was about the same price, at about $10 a bottle for 32 capsules. The cvs brand came with 120 but you had to take three at a time with every dairy product you …
Fludrocortisone Acetate (Florinef) 0.1 mg tablet
Being diagnosed a year ago of having Addison’s disease to me came as a big shocker. I didn’t realize that the signs that I’ve had were already the symptoms of the disease. I kept ignoring those until my aunt noticed it and was quite worried, so she had me …
Delsym Cough Relief Liquid
For me, the second worse part of any cold or flu is the coughing. It’s painful and exhausting and makes all of the other symptoms worse. I have bronchial asthma as well, so the coughing is extra scary for me — I never know exactly when the …
BreathRx Anti-Bacterial Breath Spray
I bought this product by accident. I had my favourite tuna sandwich, which is so piled up with onions, and I was on my way to meet a client. I do carry around a few pieces of gum in my purse. But after I had 2 pieces and the …
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