Medicine Reviews
Kremil-S Antacid Reformulated Tablet
When I suffer from hyper-acidity, I usually take Kremil-S (Reformulated) Tablet. It has Aluminum Hydroxide 178 mg, Magnesium Hydroxide 233 mg, and simethicone 30 mg. It provides relief of hyperacidity associated w/ peptic ulcer, gastritis, esophagitis and dyspepsia. This is very cheap, a pack of 8 tablets …
Oxycodone
Upon returning home from surgery, I saw that the painkiller I had received was named Oxycodone. Oxycodone is a painkiller than is similar to that of Oxycontin except that it affects different types of people in a different way. It should be taken sparingly- about once every 4 to 6 …
Oscillococcinum Homeopathic Flu Medicine
The Oscillococcinum Homeopathic Flu Medicine pellets were a way for me to find some relief when I had recently had a case of the flu. I had received the flu shot earlier in the season. I think that gave me a milder case of the flu but I still …
Liothyronine Sodium (Cytomel) 25 mcg tablets
Several years ago, my friends noticed that I was getting more and more sluggish. I frequently felt tired and became intolerable to cold temperatures. I was weak and had a hard time concentrating on important things. So, I decided to have myself checked with the doctor. Numerous blood tests …
Dornase Alfa (Pulmozyme) ampules
I was admitted to the hospital due to a recent asthmatic attack. I became severely deprived of oxygen that I had to be rushed to the emergency room. My parents panicked when they saw my face turned blue. I seriously thought that I was going to die. Breathing became …
Pepto-Bismol Chewables
When I am suffering from stomach and digestive upset, especially while traveling when you don’t have a medicine cabinet at your disposal, I occasionally cannot wait for some medicines to work. When I am this feeling this poorly, I also have trouble swallowing pills or even any liquids. These …
Praziquantel, the treatment for Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia)
I had taken a trip to Johannesburg in South Africa a few years back. Whilst there we went to see a friend who was in service for the navy down there. The car we had taken was kinda dirty so while waiting to see him, we decided to give …
BC Powder
I had a bad headache at a friends, and the only thing she had on hand was BC powder for me to take. I do not really understand, why anyone wouldever purchase this stuff. It is a powder that you put on your tounge to relieve the pain. It …
Terazosin
As collateral damage from my disease, I have hypertension (high blood pressure) due to damage to my kidneys. As my kidneys began to work better, my blood pressure went higher until I was on several medications too keep my blood pressure to a lower level.
Unfortunately for me, I have …
Dormidina sleeping pills
For a while I was feeling stressed, and because of that I started having problems to sleep. At first I didn’t want to go to the doctor, so I went straight to the pharmacy and asked if they had something that could help me to get some sleep.
There I …
Celexa Antidepressant
Celexa is an antidepressant that I was on for a short period of time. I had very little luck with Celexa. In fact, Celexa made me more crabby. When I didn’t take it , I got an electrical, creepy type feeling up the back of my neck, …
Zoloft
Ever since I was 23 years old I have been battling an anxiety disorder, with many ups and downs. I’m not sure why we as a whole have this need to “fix” things ourselves but it wasn’t until I was 44 years old that I got this demon …
Benadryl Allergy Ultratabs
After trying out Tylenol for my allergy relief. I stop taking medicine for a while until I was ready to jump back in. I wanted to clear out my system so that way my body wouldn’t be hopped on too many medications at one time. After waiting for about …
Omnaris : Nasal Spray
Omnaris is a prescription nasal spray typically prescribed for seasonal and year round allergies. I am a mild allergy sufferer but I was prescribed this nasal spray for an entirely different reason. I am suffering from eustation tube dysfunction. Basically this means that my ear drum has retracted inwards. …
Hydrabak 10 ml
My daughter was finally tested by the ophthalmologist 4 weeks ago for the pain in her eyes. However, the doctor is not quite certain if the pain is just due to strain or a sign that she needs correction glasses. While waiting for the power test of her eyes …
Sangobion and Neurobion
I am currently working with a company which demands full commitment to the working tasks. In other way, I am working with a high demanding company, and instantly it would be connected with stressful environment and lots (and lots of!) pressures. I joined them in June and in August …
Lisinipril
My nine year old has high blood pressure due to a kidney transplant. The doctors tried many blood pressure medicines on him, all with side effects that were not desirable. Some made his face extremely red, others made him tired, then they tried Lisinipril. Lisinipril has …
Zilactin-L Early Relief Cold Sore Liquid
Zilactin-L Early Relief Cold Sore Liquid is a medication that comes in a point two ounce squeezable tube for eight dollars. I sometimes use this medicine to treat cold sores while other times, I’ll use Canker-Rid by Durham’s Bee Farm, Inc. The reason I don’t use just one cold …
Carmex Medicated Lip Balm
Some people may not see lip balm as medicine. If you have a problem with really dry chapped lips, it is definitely medicine. I don’t have a particular lip balm that I use. I usually just try to keep my lips moisturized with something. I live in the desert …
Adult Acne treatment–Aldactone Spironolactone
Spironolactone (aldactone) is a prescription drug that I started using about 20 years ago for adult acne. It was prescribed by my dermatologist for hormone-related acne. It has been extremely successful used in combination with minocycline.
Spironolactone is a synthetic steroid that somehow suppresses the adrenal gland. …
Ambian
Ambian is a sleep aid. I started taking Ambian when my son joined the Air Force. I could not sleep, due to the fact I was going through the empty nest syndrom and him joining the military. I went to the doctor and he put me on Ambian. The …
Voltaren Emulgel
At times, advertising definitely gives me ideas for products which I would like to try. Last week, I saw an advertisement for Voltaren Emulgel, something I had never heard of before; the ad claims that this topical pain reliever provides effective relief for body aches and pains. It also …
Walgreens Wal-Tussin Chest Congestion Oral Solution Cherry
Though I don’t particularly care for taking a syrup of any kind when I’m not feeling good, there was a period of years when that’s the only thing I could give my kids. They were too young to take a pill and there weren’t that many products out there …
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
My mom was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago. She really wasn’t sure where to turn. We had seen commercials on television about the Cancer Treatment Centers of America. She decided to give them a try. Cancer Treatment Centers …
Gas-X
Now that I am in my mid-thirties, I notice that my digestive system tends to act up form time to time. This is particularly evident after a meal like pizza or fast food.
So, because I don’t always eat the way I should, I sometimes pay for it with …
Celestamine Syrup
I remembered when I was just a newbie in the first job I had, I and my office mates ate our lunch together in the office. We all had packed lunch and we always share each other’s food. Lunch time was always the best time for us because we …
Sertraline (AKA Zoloft, Lustral, Asentra, etc.)
I am not a particularly enthusiastic proponent of mood-altering chemicals, especially those produced by pharmaceutical companies. However, I do believe that sertraline (known under various trade names: Zoloft, Lustral, Apo-Sertral, Asentra, etc.) may have improved my life. Please, be aware that this substance is highly contentious and can produce a …
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo
I am 27 years old and just stopped taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. I was on
it since I was 16 years old as a had a condition where my menstrual periods were extremely out of whack. Every time it occurred, I would have to leave school as I …
Tiger Balm Pain Relieving Ointment Ultra-Strength Non-Staining 0.63 ounce
I have fibromyalgia, systemic lupus erythematosus and constant muscle pains. I tend to have spasms quite frequently, as well as generalized aches. Although not having the muscle pain in the first place would be excellent, I always know that there is an external ointment that I can apply that …
A & D Original Ointment
When you’re raising a family on a budget, like most of us are, we’re always thrilled to find products that multi-task and can be used for more than one purpose. For instance, I’d much rather have one bottle of cleaner that will take care of glass, wood and tile, …
Promethazine
In this review I will be covering the four reasons I was prescribed this prescription. This medication is only by prescription in the United States. It does come in a liquid and in a pill form.
Promethazine is an allergy medication, specifically an antihistamine. It can …
Methylcellulose (Citrucel) 2 gram sugar-free orange flavour powder
I had been confined to my bed for several months due to a crushed bone in my right leg. The orthopaedic doctors placed me on what is called as a balance skeletal traction to promote alignment, relieve pain and to decrease the inflammation. I was involved in a car …
ALBUTEROL
Albuterol which is also known as salbutamol, is used to help prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems can be caused by asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is also used to prevent asthma brought on by exercise. Albuterol belongs to a class …
Ibuleve spray
I do a heck of a lot of walking and even though I wear the correct footwear my poor knees seem to be suffering- as do some of my other joints! My doctor did some tests and confirmed I was starting with Athritis..’Oh No!’ I thought as I’m only …
Moringa Capsules
The Moringa capsule is a natural herbal product which was produced from the popular Moringa tree. The capsule is prepared with natural Moringa herbs under a perfect hygienic condition. The Moringa tree is God’s gift to the world because it is a wonderful tree which produces these wonderful herbs. …
Hepar Sulph. 200 Homepathic Medicine
Recently, I had a serious problem with cough and allergy. I was coughing continuously. It was dry cough. And, there was also a case of sore throat. I tried with some over the counter medicine, particularly an antibiotic and Benadryl for dry cough. But there was no result.
I consulted …
Januvia-Drug for Diabetics
Type 2 diabetics affects about 20 million Americans every year. Tuesday the Federal government approved a new drug that will help control blood sugar levels. It was reported by the Food and Drug Administration the Januvia, which enhances the body’s own ability to lower blood sugar levels. …
Sterimar Nasal Spray
Sterimar Nasal or Nose Spray is made of sea water. I just bought one bottle of Sterimar Nasal Spray which is contained of 100ml sea water sprayer inside it.
Actually it is not only sea water inside this product. But it is a mix combination between sea water and its …
Cetirizine (Zyrtec Generic)
OTC (over the counter) product the generic to Zyrtec - which is exactly the same thing, but price for 14 tablets (2 weeks worth) is $11.89 compared to Zyrtec at $14.39
I’ve had horrible seasonal allergies since I was a kid and trying to wear mascara in middle school was …
Calms Forte Sleep Aid
Calms Forte is a variety of homeopathic remedies combined to make small, chewable or easily swallowed pills. On the bottle the indications are listed as: “Temporary symptomatic relief of simple nervous tension and occasional sleeplessness.” It is a lifesaver in our family! I use it, my husband uses it …
MultiFactors Vitamin and Mineral Formula for Men 90 capsules
I started using MultiFactors Multivitamins a month ago. For a while there, I was opposed taking any more multivitamins. This was because I would feel that almost painful pinch in my kidneys whenever I took them regularly. I guess it was my entire fault though because …
Phenphedrine
I had been working out on my own and not taking any pills to help me lose weight. It was very frustrating because the weight was just not coming off. I know people say that you gain muscle from working out before you lose fat. But this was six …
Trombopop Gel
I got this gel from our pediatrician. We often use this gel for the blue spot on our body if we bump into something. Kids often have this kind of blue spot. They move a lot and they are so clumsy as well. They often bump to the cupboard …
Candid V3 vaginal tablets
While I was about to finish the course of antibiotics for throat infection, I develop itching and irritation in the vaginal area. It went on for a week with slight cheesy discharge later. So I decided to consult the family doctor who prescribed the antibiotic.
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Effexor XR
Six months ago, I visited my doctor complaining of depression and anxiety. He prescribed Effexor XR. So, I went on the internet and began looking this drug up. On messageboards and personal pages, people who had taken it said it was a horrible experience. Among the complaints listed were …
Correctol
I had surgery done to remove endometriosis. I was told by some female colleagues that when you have a procedure like that done, it really hurts to go to the bathroom after. So they recommended taking a laxative just to help the process be less painful.
I took their advice …
Adderall XR
I’ve always noticed that I had a short attention span, but I never thought that it was a serious problem until I was diagnosed with ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) during my junior year in college. After talking over my options with my doctor, I was prescribed Adderall XR. …
Lanacaine itch relief cream
So mosquito season has opened, and I am starting down a well-trodden path of trying to find something that will ease the suffering of relentless itching from mosquito bites. I am working my way through home remedies and over the counter creams and liquids, and my latest trial …
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