I was prescribed Lexapro as a way to help combat my depression that I have been struggling with for over three years. I was reluctant to begin drug therapy, as I was apprehensive about how the medication would affect me. I was started at the 10mg dose by my …

Ever since I was a child, I always had asthma. My parents would often freak out when I had attacks. I was riding in a car with my uncle one time. He rolled down his window and lit a cigarette in the car while he was driving. I covered …

I’ve never been a fan of cough drops. Ironically, I do love Sucrets products, not to treat a sore throat, but to use to treat a toothache. And, thankfully, I rarely have a toothache, because those things taste awful! And really, they are no different than any other cough …

It is my second pregnancy and the doctor prescribed Vitacal 250 calcium supplements. It is oyster shell calciumcarbonate supplements. It comes in a small white bottle of 60 tabs manufactured by the Vitahealth.
I never took calcium supplements in my first pregnancy and I used to …

In 2008 I traveled to Thailand from Australia to have breast implants and cosmetic dentistry. Not only was I extremely happy with the results but I saved many thousands of dollars with a great holiday was included.
Initially I was concerned about what standards would be like in Thai hospitals …

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 …

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 …

Desmopressin is a medicine that they give to people that have trouble with wetting the bed. The doctor gave it to my 10 yr old son because we couldn’t him to stop wetting. It is supposed to make him go to the bathroom less, but so far I don’t …

I get sinus headaches all the time. No matter what season it is or where I am at, I always seem to get them. I have tried everything under the sun to get rid of my headaches, but to no avail. I finally tried the Equate …

Levaquin is a great super antibiotic. It is especially good for pneumonia, however lately doctors use it for really severe infections. I found it to work great, however it can only be taken for 7 days and I noticed after day 3 of one dose daily, that …

I bought this over the counter medicine from the pharmacy when my 4-month old daughter had a fever after getting her immunization shots. Initially, I had no idea what to buy because I had no prior experience about taking care of babies especially when they get sick. So I …

I have not had many occasions where I have taken aspirin in my life. It has never been my number one choice of pain killer, but I will take them when all else fails. I was having a really bad toothache and was not having any luck with different …

Sinus problems have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. You can name it and I have most probably already tried it. The first product that I was introduced to was a nasal spray containing ‘Xylometazoline’. This helped clear the congestion but the …

I had really bad acne problems for a long time and tried various products from stores and almost was going to give up and try something more expensive like proactive. The round pads that you rub on your face basicly did nothing to help my acne. I bought a …

I have had hypertension for several months now. My doctor told me that the probable cause was that I came from a family who has a long history of this illness. Because I was also suffering from another condition, my doctor was careful in prescribing me with a medication …

Even for such a simple task as finding a cost-effective pain reliever, or cure for headache, it could be quite a challenge finding oneself in the over-the-counter drug aisle of Shoppers Drugmart.
I timed myself and it took me a good five minutes before I decided to buy Life Regular …

Cefoxim dry syrup which is available as Cefuroxime Axetil for Oral suspension USP is very good Antitussive for dry cough and cold. It gives intant relief from throat pain and its effect is generally long lasting than other antitussives and expectorants available in the market. However it falls under …

Rebate programs have become increasingly popular in recent years. This is especially true in drug stores where there are now established rebate programs. Below is my review of 3 programs that I have found to be excellent.
#1 Rite Aid
Rite Aid has the best rebate program. Running on a monthly …

If you are a respiratory therapist then the AARC American Board of Respiratory Care is the website to have on your desktop. You can brush up on all the latest news as well as medical abstracts and even get some free continuing education credits for your respiratory credential …

Whenever I have really bad aches, I try to use the best products to manage it. I find that it can be difficult for me to treat pain and only want to use the strongest products. I try different medications always looking for the next best thing. One medication …

I have used the Anderson Ridge Veterinary Hospital for years as my primary veterinary care for my dogs and cat. Dr. Scarmardo is wonderful with the animals and a pleasure to deal with. The staff is caring and professional. They are always great about working you …

Airborne is a great product to use at the first sign of a cold. It is not medicine in the strictest sene, but a concentration of vitamnis and minerals. At the first sign of a cold, I love to use Airborne.
The tablets dissolve in water and are easy to …

A few years go, I had two teeth pulled and had pain in my jaw that I had never experienced before. But it was a brief pain, more sharp and sudden than anything long lasting and by the time my dentist was finished, I started to feel a bit better. …

Of all the Walgreens products I’ve tried in the last several years to treat my allergy or sinus symptoms, this is probably the most expensive in comparison to how many you get and how effective it ultimately was. The Walgreens Wal-Hist Antihistamine Tablets was almost $7 for only 16 …

I recently purchased the Afrin Nasal Decongestant Nasal Spray (the original formulation). I have had a really terrible time these past few months as far as colds go. It seems like I as soon as I finish recovering from a bad cold, I have another one popping up. The …

I have suffered from depression for many years. My moods would go up, down, diagonal, you name it. Through this time I was plagued by extreme fatigue, body aches and pains, and severe headaches. Every day was a struggle. Then my doctor suggested Cymbalta.
I looked …

My husband started taking medication for high blood pressure since a few months now. The first medication prescribed to him by the cardiologist was Aprovel. It was a strong medication because he got dizzy spells from taking it even at a low dosage. The doctor reevaluated the treatment and …

I have had a problem with reflux for about ten years. I’ve been on over the counter medications on and off over that time, which worked fairly well, but I have recently found more relief with a prescription medication called Protonix, a proton pump inhibitor that stops my stomach …

It has always been important for me to be able to manage my pain. I have not treated my body well and find myself aching often. Though it seems I would be used to pain, considering that I feel it every day, I would much rather keep the pain …

My dentist is Dr. Glenn D. Smiley in Smithfield, P.A. I have been going to him for three years now. His office is always well decorated. His wife owns a craft store so she is always decorating his office …

Ok I have to be the first to admit I am one of the biggest skeptics when it comes to something on tv whether it is “new and improved” or just plain “new”.
A co-worker of mine saw the commercial and purchased the product I am reviewing, Airborne Formula Cold …

Panic attacks are no fun. Thankfully Xanax really does help get the anxiety under control. The first time I suffered a panic attack, I didn’t know what the heck was going on with my body and mind, and I felt completely out of control. My heart …

I was placed on Luvox a few years ago at the age of 16. Though the experience is duller now, it has not been forgotten. I began taking the medication to treat depression crossed with “anger-management issues” (I am still unsure where this idea came from). It was prescribed …

Originally introduced as a medication to prevent seizures Topamax has found other uses. Introduced to this medication by my neurologist last year, I had high hopes it would help my headaches. Unfortunately, I was one of the people who had side effects while taking the medication and …

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 …

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 …

I never had the chance to try this Vicks cough syrup until last Sunday when I felt a was getting a really bad cough and colds. This medicine has been in our refrigerator for some time now since my husband had his bouts of coughing some few months ago. …

I had gotten really sick a few months ago. I had this cough that just wouldn’t let up. I coughed so much that I ended up bruising a rib. I couldn’t get comfortable enough to sleep. It was really rough and I was really suffering.
So I realized that I …

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 …

Migraine is my best friend. In the Philippines, the meaning of “Best Friend” is different; it means the opposite, your enemy. In a day that I am full of stress, migraine will attack me surely when the day ends. There are lots of reasons why I have migraine and …

Recently I broke out into small itchy bumps all over my skin. I wasn’t sure what caused them, but they were very irritating. It was so bad that I would wake up in the middle of the night itching like mad. I tried just about everything I could think …

I am one of those people who are lucky enough to hardly get sick but when I do get sick I get very sick. In a time like this where the economy is doing bad I have to find other ways to keep myself from getting under the weather …

I have been experiencing stiff joints for a short time in the morning, usually 15 minutes or less. I would experience joint pain with movement usually on my weight bearing bone junctions and would sometimes hear a crepitus which is the grating feeling on palpation over joint during movement. …

I moved to this state several years ago, and because it was such a climatic difference from my previous residence (I went from deep south to north), I immediately became run over by allergies, something I had pretty much never previously experienced. I didn’t even know I’d ever have …

Body aches is something that I have been having to deal with a lot lately. I do not have a very high tolerance for pain and will try almost anything once the pain gets really intense. While I was doing my grocery shopping, I picked up a bottle of …

During my monthly general check-up, the doctor saw a small cyst in my ovary. It’s only 2cm in diameter and he said I have nothing to worry because things like this usually goes away but he told me to come back again within three months. If it becomes bigger, …

I have had the worst migraines ever lately. Nothing has helped until now. I discovered Imitrex online and noticed through my insurance carrier that there is a generic form called Sumatriptan Succinate Injection. What a lifesaver!
I feel odd injecting medication into my arm. I wasn’t prepared for the sting …

This antibacterial ointment was once prescribed to us by our family doctor when my husband caught chickenpox just about the time when he’s scheduled for a job interview in two days time.We just applied it thinly on the rashes as told by the doctor for a couple of times …

As many probably know Pepto Bismol Extra Strength is a thick, pink liquid used to treat a variety of gastric disturbances, including heartburn, indigestion,upset stomach, nausea and diarrhea.
What I like about this liquid is that depite its horrible taste and texture, it definitely works.As long as you take the …

My youngest son, who is just barely a teenager, is almost never sick. Never really has problems with allergies and has had a cold or the flu maybe three times in his entire life. I’ve definitely lucked out. And, because he’s pretty much not had to take medication ever …