Tramadol (Ultram)
Tramadol (Ultram)
Tramadol is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Tramadol extended-release is used to treat moderate to severe chronic pain when treatment is needed around the clock. My doctor prescribed me some of this medicine in 50mg tablets. I have a knee that throbs from time to …

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 …

Before I wasn’t comfortable traveling far from home. I hate it when I ride in a bus with a/c and the smell is too awful, I tend to vomit or feel the nausea. I also feel Nausea whenever I am in a crowded place like when I am shopping …

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 …

It is difficult when you are ill because it precludes you from working. And then you will have to take a leave of absence. Your salary gets deducted and worst, you will be suffering during the days that you have the illness. This is what happened to me that is …

When I have trouble getting to sleep, I need just a little bit of extra help to try and get some rest for the next day. There is nothing worse than trying to get through the day when you haven’t had enough sleep. I have seen commercials for Unisom …

I have year round allergies mostly due to dust mites. I have problems with sneezing, running nose, plugged ears, itchy red eyes, and bags under my eyes. I have been taking Claritin for three months now, and I actually think my symptoms have gotten much worse. I have been …

I have been diagnosed with GERD and have taken a proton pump inhibitor daily for about four years now. Occasionally, I have what is called “breakthrough reflux” which is a period where for some reason, my prescription medication is not taking care of the problem.
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I have severe springtime and summertime allergies and sometimes allergy medications do not work well for me, but I recently started taking CVS Pharmacy Allergy D Allergy and Sinus Relief Tablets and I must say they worked shockingly well and only cost me five dollars for a box of …

Every now and then, I get acid indigestion, or heartburn. I know which foods I should stay away from, but some of these are my favorite foods, so I sometimes eat what I’m not suppose to. Recently we went out to dinner to one of my favorite restaurants. The …

I have tried this tube of Retin-A Vitamin A Micro Gel since I had a few pimples and scars on my face, it’s said that this is really good for acne scars because it prevents future breakouts and causes clogged pores to loosen. I had the 0.1% strength as …

There are times that I just can’t stay awake and I need to use something to help me. I had heard a lot of good things about Vivarin helping others stay awake, so I thought I would give it a try. I found Vivarin at my grocery store while …

A few months ago, I was admitted in the hospital with a diagnosis of Pneumonia. I was on numerous treatments including Co-trimoxazole, but this didn’t seem to work for me. My attending physician then decided to shift me to Atavaquone (Mepron) to see how I would respond to this …

My 10 yr old son was diagnosed with ADHD late last year and I was directed by his doctor to purchase Natural Factors PS (Phosphatidylserine). Honestly i was very skeptical to give my son this product as i have heard of the ADHD medication how it affects the child. …

When I have a cold it really ruins my day. I would normally just stay at home, sleep and be miserable because I would not be able to do anything productive with my head throbbing and my nose being either runny or stuffed. When I had to work, I …

I just found another painkiller that I can buy in the pharmacy store. I am not sure how new is this product in the market, but I just heard the name now. Maybe it was already there for few years but since I was not living in this country …

I have felt awful for a few days now. I caught a cold that has really got me in the chest which is now left badly congested with phlegm. I also have a blocked nose which is especially bothersome at night as I have to sleep with …

As soon as I saw an advertisement for Advil Migraine in a liquid-filled capsule, I wanted to try it; in my experience, the liquid-filled tablets work faster than the traditional pills. Although I rarely get migraines, I have never found anything over the counter that helped my really bad …

The Advair Diskus comes in 3 different dosages.
100 mcg fluticasone propionate and 50 mcg salmeterol inhalation powder
250 mcg fluticasone propionate and 50 mcg salmeterol inhalation powder
500 mcg fluticasone propionate and 50 mcg salmeterol inhalation powder
The most important information you should know about Advair Diskus
1. Advair Diskus has 2 …

When I found out about cholesterol, what it is, how it affects me, and what it could lead to, I wanted to do everything possible to reduce the possibility of illness or worse. When I heard about cholesterol numbers being high, this desire became even more important. …

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 try not to take medication unless I absolutly have to. I also hate going to the doctors office, especially when I am sick. All you want to do when you are sick is lay around not sit in a doctors office for three hours for a two minute …

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 …

Sprays have not always worked great for me, but they can take a lot of the pain out of a sore throat. When I find myself suffering from a sore or dry throat that is not bad, sprays are usually sufficient. I was suffereing from a bit of a …

I was cleaning my room the other day. Since I haven’t cleaned my room for some time, the dust and dirt just accumulated. I transferred all the furniture out of my room and cleaned every single corner. I made sure that everything would be spotless and neat. Right before …

In 2003, I was diagnosed with hypertension. It was a difficult realization but those are the facts and realities of life. When we reach that certain age, it brings us to the conclusion that dusk is almost at hand. I did not suspect that I had hypertension despite the …

Not too long ago, I had major surgery, a 4 1/2 hour operation. When I got back into my hospital room after the surgery, the pain was starting to get worse. After I cam out of the anesthesia and was able to drink water, the nurse asked …

My aunt sent this to my mom because hypertension runs in the family. So anyway it’s a relief just by being automatic, thank god because I don’t know how to accurately read a manual blood pressure aparatus. It takes about 30 seconds all in all to pump up and …

Tylenol, everyone has used it many times in their lives, but I, personally, hate using it. My reasons why? First off the taste. Usually, it is in the its usual minty taste and it feels like I’m drinking pure mouthwash. Disgusting. In addition, there is strong medical advice that …

If you’ve ever had a yeast infection, you know that it is one of the worst ailments that a woman can have. Once it hits, you want an immediate fix. Until then, you’re pretty miserable. Unfortunately, my immune system was down for awhile and I had to deal with …

Years ago, I had symptoms of terrible itching especially at night. It would keep me awake at times. One day while I was on the bowl, I noticed something hanging out of my rectum. I pulled it out. To my shock, pinched between my finger and thumb is a …

I never expected to have external hemorrhoids because I always see to it that i have a high fiber diet. However after i delivered my second baby through normal spontaneous delivery, I noticed that I started to have pain when defecating and there were some swelling on my …

I had occasion to see Dr. Sonia Liu MD due to a knee injury. Actually, she wasn’t the doctor I had an appointment with, but she was filling in for another physician who was unable to conduct the examination. My situation was a bit unusual in that …

My skin was having trouble with Eczema. Eczema is a skin irritation that also called dermatitis. It is frustrating. It gives an uncomfortable feeling and scratching the skin is unsanitary and can only lead to make it more severe. My grandmother gave me Sarna Sensitive Anti-Itch Lotion but the …

If you have never had foot nail fungus then you have no idea how big of a problem it could be. But if you have then you can easily relate to the embarrassment that is felt by having darkened toe nails that anyone could easily notice. This problem is …

I bought the Extra Strength Aveeno for my husband’s rash that he developed under his arm. It was recommended by a dermatologist.
The box tells us that it will help with Eczema, Psoriasis, Dermatitis, Poison Oak and Ivy, Insect bites, allergy to detergents and soap and Jewelry.
Aveeno is made …

Being a 22 year old woman, I think that I have a good looking body and my skin is fare and I’m also happy with this. Now I am going share my experience with ( Daktarin cream). I was quite sceptic as there isn’t much talk or reviews about …

I have been using Actifed Plus for last three years whenever I get cold or allergies which is quite frequent in my case , almost with every season change .It has worked wonders in my case. It treats my allergic symptoms like runny or stuffy nose, …

I chose to have my first child born in this hospital simply because that was were I was born,but I will never go there again,and do not recommend it to anyone.
After giving birth to my son,my uterus was not contracting as it should have because my bladder was so …

I have extreme allergy problems during allergy months. When the pollen count begins to rise out of control, so do my sinuses, coughing, sneezing and sometimes even wheezing. I needed something that would help alleviate the problems that I have with allergies so that I could continue to go …

Watson’s is another chain of drugstore here in the Philippines(mostly in Manila Area). This is a chain of store owned by the “chain” of shopping malls in the country as well, the ShoeMart or the SM. Watson’s is conveniently located in all of the SM shopping malls in the …

A new twist on an old favorite, used by ADD/ADHD sufferers and college students alike, Adderall XR is an interesting, and probably healthier, addition to the pharmacopeia of “concentration drugs” that have attained prominence in the United States over the past 10-15 years. However, and this should go …

NasalCrom — Nasal Allergy Symptom Controller
I was just cleaning out some old files and dusting cobwebs from the ceiling and realized how nice it was to get things done without an allergy reaction. In the past my nose would drip in such a distracting way it would drive …

I was diagnosed with diabetes in 1974. In the beginning, my parents administered my insulin injections. But, by 1976 or at six years of age, I began to do so independently. During the years, most of the time was spent using insulin manufactured with beef and pork crystals. Those …

Let me start off by saying that I turn into a miserable coward when it comes to seeing the dentist. Just the noise of drills makes me shiver and the sight of tongue depressers make me gag. Yes, I am a big gagger as well, simply cannot tolerate fingers …

Depo Provera is one of the most common forms of the pill to hit the market in recent years. Obviously, its purpose is to prevent unwanted pregnancy. I, however, unlike many people, found the medicine to not agree with my system at all. Not only did …

I have suffered with bad tonsils for my entire life. I am pushing 20 right now, and I am one of the few people I know that has not yet had my tonsils took out. There is no point in them. They do not do anything, except contribute to …

When it comes to pain relievers Tylenol extra Strength tablets are great for minor things like headaches, backaches, and other pains. I have been using Tylenol Extra Strength off and on for a few years and I have yet to find anything that works as well. I purchased mine …

If you suffer from reflux or heartburn and need a medicine to help, I highly recommend taking the name brand medicine ZANTAC or the generic brand RANITIDINE. This medication used to be available by prescription only but has been available over the counter for several years. As …

I really don’t like antibiotics because I have a bad history with many of them. But, overall the side-effects for me with this antibiotic was not too bad. It still makes me gag.
This antibotic has been prescribed to me by my dentist whenever I have any major work done. …