I am only 29 years old and already have severe tendonitis and arthritis in some of my joints due to years of pounding from sports. After Vioxx and Betra were taken off the market, I discovered Bextra. It is a Cox-2 inhibitor and anti-inflamatory medication. For …

I have been a fan of Neosporin for as long as I can remember mainly because it helps the healing process as well as lessen the look of scars. For some unknown reason, I always end up with a paper cut or some sort of scrape which is why …

Savlon Antiseptic has been around for as long as I can remember, and probably much longer than that. I grew up knowing that there would always be a tube of Savlon in the medicine cabinet, to be brought out whenever there was a cut or a scrape or …

My baby boy was delivered via cesarian section and one minor concern of mine was that I might not be able to wear a bikini anymore as a result of the scar. I was afraid of keloids and was determined to avoid them. Luckily, my obstetrician gynecologist was …

I have adopted an abandoned kitten. It was all skinny and dirty, looks like someone had thrown it out of the car (which often happens in these parts) and left it to meet his faith. This little one was lucky, so many strange coincidences brought me to pass that …

Raise your hand if you know what the worst thing about being a woman is. I used to not have any menstrual cramps, bloating, and whatnot, but since having a child, it seems I get every symptom (or “side effect” as I refer to it since it seems …

As a child and teenager, I suffered from horrible allergies. These allergies were accompanied by headaches, watery eyes, runny nose, and a clogged nose. I think that is one of the worse feelings a person can ever have. I got tired of walking around sneezing all of the time …

Equate: Ultra Strength Muscle Rub is not some miracle medicine, but it does indeed provide pain relief to areas of the body that are sore or ache. It is a topical cream that is not at all greasy like some similar products are, so once applied, it will soon …

For the last three years,I noticed that I found it difficult to sleep at night if I don’t sleep with at least two pillows on my head or lie on my side. I felt like I am choking or that my neck is constricted. Thus almost every night I …

Albuterol is used by asthmatics when they are having an asthma attack or are experiencing wheezing in their lungs. People with asthma should carry their Albuterol inhaler with them at all times.
When the doctor first prescribes Albuterol to a patient, he will usually put them on a schedule of …

A sore throat is something that I cannot deal with without being a baby. I hate sore throats, because it is fairly easy for me to lose my voice. I also don’t like the feeling of not being able to swallow as well as I would like to. I …

I had been having a hard time falling asleep. I didn’t do anything different in my daily regiment and just didn’t know why I couldn’t get tired the way I needed to. I tried a couple of pm medications, but didn’t really like them. I have a baby and …

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. …

Last month I had a circular rash in the nape that itched whenever I sweat or feel hot. The rash seemed to be ringworm that is very common during summer. I decided to use an over-the-counter antifungal cream to get rid of it.
I rushed to the nearest pharmacy but I …

I bought an Emla pack from my local chemist in preparation for my nephew’s pre-school vaccination jabs. My nephew was aware that he was going to get two jabs, one in each arm, and I was a bit worried about how I would get him to cooperate especially for …

I have been going to the Animal Medical Center of Louisa since 2005. Both my cat and my dog have been seen there. It is a convenient location for me since it is on the main highway heading into the town of Louisa. That is the big city for …

My other siblings. I hate taking their antacids because it tastes horrible; like drinking liquid baby powder flavored mint. So for minor stomach pains and gas, I usually take Kremil-S. It’s in tablet form, tastes a little minty and bitter; but definitely better tasting than other antacids. This is …

I have this ugly scar on my right forearm due to motorcycle accident about 3 inches long. I am really not happy with the exposure of my scar on my forearm because I need to wear long sleeves just to cover the imperfections of …

After I gave birth to my son, I was in a lot of excruciating pain. I had a cesarean and the doctor did not prescribe any pain killers to me after the procedure. I instead was told to take Motrin, like it was the best thing for pain. I …

Stuffy noses in kids are the most bothersome for me. I am often anxious when my kids have stuffy noses as a result of a cold. They have difficulties to sleep in the night which in turn affect me as they keep me awake by complaining all the time. …

Dr. Sigur is a wonderful dentist. I don’t think that I have ever had a better experience with a dentist.
Her office staff is friendly and helpful and always seem to be warm and caring.
I took my yougest daughter to see her this past week. My youngest is ten and …

Yesterday I woke up with a mild headache. I thought it was just a simple headache so I just ignore it and went to work but it got worst when I reached the office because my eyes got teary and I wanted to bang my head to my computer. …

I had bought the same alcohol free cough syrup for years, but when it suddenly wasn’t available anymore my pharmacist recommended Herbal Nin Jiom Cough Syrup. This cough syrup is an expectorant and as it advertised that it contained all natural ingredients and was alcohol free I bought it …

Of all the sleeping pills I’ve tried over the years, this deal is probably the best, financially speaking. You get 100 tablets with the Walgreens Nighttime Sleep Aid Mini-Caplets Mini-Caplets and for only $10, which isn’t bad as all. I was used to paying close to $5 for Tylenol …

As someone who gets a lot of canker sores, I use this gel to numb the pain before eating a meal or brushing my teeth. It works fine to locally numb the ulcer and the area immediately around it. After all, OraState contains about 10% Benzocaine, a …

Simethicone is the generic name for Oval which can be bought without prescription and is effective for gas relief. I used oval chewable tablets for gas relief many times and usually keep this on hand. However when I was about to replenish my stock I found there were capsules …

A few weeks back, while working in the kitchen, I accidentally happen to cut my finger and had blood oozing the very next second. Thought he cut didn’t seem very deep, it was quite long and since I was experiencing severe pain, it made me feel rather uncomfortable. This …

This product is not only a great idea but is awesome. It worked great for me. I bit the side of my cheek while eating one day and within 48 hours I had developed a horrible canker sore. It hurt to eat and talk. One of my back teeth …

If you are looking for cheap drug store items, cold packs, etc then look no more. Alleon pharmacy is the best website you can find, just put in what your searching for and they will bring us their inventory. The prices you will find are at least …

After having several seriously miserable and scary episodes of anaphylactic shock than landed me in the hospital, I was given a prescription for Epipen Autoinjector, 0.3 mg to carry with me in case I had another one.
There is nothing scarier than feeling your chest tighten and your …

Small Smiles of Dothan is a pediatric dental office located on the main highway as you head North out of town. The location is good with no real competition to find a place to part and the traffic you encounter on the way there being the worst part of …

I love this product! It is so effective to help me reducing symptoms of illness caused by colds or flus. It is a hot liquid mecicine that helps me to get warmer whenever I’m freezing during a cold. I truly like the sensation it makes into my throath when …

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 …

I started taking Strattera the only non-stimulant ADHD medication approved for adult ADHD when I was a sophomore in college and the stresses of my academic life were getting to be too much for me. I had been diagnosed ADHD when I was in …

This review is for Children’s Advil suspension. I bought a 4 Fl OZ bottle of the Blue Raspberry flavored liquid for my almost 5 year old daughter because she has been getting some pretty bad fevors lately. I alternated with this Advil and a children’s Tylenol. I would first …

A while back I was suffering from some serious stomach pains. I didn’t know if it was something I ate or just bad luck. My stomach had been cringing and cramping the whole day. I also had the runs, which is never good. I knew I had things to …

My eldest son is what’s commonly referred to as husky. He has a wide, broad trunk due to his kidney disease, and fleshy arms which he’s working on toning up with karate. In the meantime, he’s ten and headed into puberty complete with armpit hair. Unfortunately, he’s also got …

In this day and age, most of us are in front of the computer for most of the day. I go to the office and sit in front of the computer all day, and then come home, open my laptop to do some of my online jobs. As a …

Somewhere along the line, I misplaced my digital thermometer. I loved that thing, but who knows where the heck it is. Finally, when a friend gave me a gift card to Walmart, I decided to replace it. When I looked to see what was available, I …

Having a headache can really ruin my day. I hate tension headaches especially, and it seems like I have been getting them a lot recently. I can not concentrate or think when I have a headache and have to get rid of it as soon as possible to be …

About three weeks ago, my husband starts sniffling and tells me that he feels a cold coming on. He’s said that often over the preceeding two months, any time he gets the sniffles or his allergies act up, he thinks a “cold is coming on”, and I just kind …

Ever since I was young (around two years old), I got cold sores, which is a type of the Herpes Virus. My father and sister get them as well, so I’m assuming they are hereditary. I get cold sores when I have too much exposure to the sun, when …

Unfortunately for some reason me and some of my love ones keep getting the flu like every other week, sometimes its for a long time and other times its for a short period of time but I thanks to one particular product it has come to an end.
After my …

I have tried many brands of antiperspirant trying to fine one that will work with my body chemistry and have the qualities that I want. This brand has been outstanding among them all. The Ban shower fresh solid does not have a strong overpowering scent. It goes on …

Asmanex is the common brand name for Mometasone.
This medication comes in a handy device called an inhaler.
It is used to prevent wheezing and shortness of breath for people with asthma. It is what they call a corticosteriod. It reduces the swelling in an asthmatics airways. It is a daily …

Accu-Chek Aviva System made by Roche Diagnostics is the latest most technologically advanced way for anyone to monitor their diabetic testing. Diabetes runs in our family, and we are always on the lookout for a more painless way to test our blood sugar.
This Accu-Chek System is a two …

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 …

Carisoprodol (Generic for Soma)
Carisoprodol is the generic name for the brand name Soma. This is a muscle relaxant medication used for muscle spasms and other neurological pain. This medication is highly addictive and very over prescribed by physicians. I am a certified pharmacy technician and primarily work in the …

I have had problems with getting colds and the flu this year. I’m not sure exactly what I am doing differently than other seasons. Maybe it’s that I’m not getting enough Vitamin C in my diet?
I came across the Coldrex with Vitamin C at my local drug …