Efexor XR (Australia) or Effexor XR (USA)- Venlafaxine HCl - is an extended release antidepressant of the category SNRI - serotonin-noradrenaline(USA = norepinephrine) reuptake inhibitor.
I write with personal experience of this drug for over 3 1/2 years, and personal experience with most other classes and brands of antidepressants since …

With usual season change every year, there accompanies common ailments like cold, cough, viral fever, which most often than not become quite upsetting for oneself and other family members. Yet, many among us are not aware that there exist some simple and very cheap homeopathic medicines, which if taken …

Ever since my trip to my country’s Mulu National Park, I have been suffering from skin allergy. I never have any such problem before that and the dermatologist actually suspects that the skin allergy is due to some cave insects.
The skin allergy is actually pretty bad and …

My allergies start acting up around fall and don’t stop until around summer! They are terrible and hard to deal with, I am always sneezing and I can never breathe right. I get all stuffed up one minute and then all runny the next. I could never …

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 …

As a special education teacher/ Occupational Therapist, I have a number of students taking Ritalin. Most of them are children with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and those with autism. Ritalin is said to be a central nervous system stimulant. Based on my observation, my students who is under …

Prozac is a serotonin uptake medication that battles depression. It increases the overall amount of serotonin in the brain
I was prescribed prozac a year ago. Because I would have bouts of depression that I could not control. The medication itself basically keeps you extremely calm. Although I found …

Nexium is a prescription only drug for GERD otherwise known as acid reflux. I was prescribed this medicine after having an upper GI. This medicine was effective in controlling the acid reflux. This medicine worked much better than my previous prescription-which had caused severe abdominal pain. I took my …

This is one of those instances in which is pretty obvious why eucalyptus should remain an aromatherapy scent and not a flavor for anything. My husband is a huge fan of cough drops and he has never minded the medicinal taste and, at times, even seems to prefer. I, …

Prednisone is a common medication used for inflammatory disease like asthma and arthritis. It is a cortico-steroid that reduces inflammation. This medication has some really good and bad aspects to it.
In my case, I have an extreme love/hate relationship with this medication. Prednisone in combination with a chemotherapy drug …

Anyone who’s had Buckley’s cough syrup knows it tastes awful and it works.
I bought the Jack & Jill Syrup for my kids because if they even see the adult bottle, they are ready to weep!
I have been using it on my kids and like that it’s an expectorant rather …

Commonly prescribed to treat anxiety, Ativan has received press lately as one of the many drugs that were found to be in Michael Jackson’s toxicology report after he died. I have had a prescription of Ativan for several years now, originally for my occasional (3-4 times a year) panic …

I am a person who suffers from sever leg cramps right from my teenaged years. Even though I don’t experience these cramps on a daily basis, they suddenly seem to attack and then keep coming for about a week after the first attack. But whenever they come- they make …

Just recently, I injured my foot while trying to put something on the shelf. I’m still not sure what I did, but it hurt like heck and had me hobbling and feeling very insecure. A family member gave me a bottle of Aleve. Now I’ve heard …

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 …

I saw a coupon in the paper, which said, “Get a $10. gift certificate for filling a prescription at Target.” (Basically.) It was a marketing campaign for their new pharmacy services, which can be found at every Target store- at least every one I’ve been to (in …

My doctor noticed that I was suffering from the side effects of my radioactive therapy for my hyperthyroidism. My nail became brittle and I noticed that my hair was dry. I also had parched and scaly skin. To be sure of his diagnosis, my doctor ran some blood tests …

In my active days, sometimes i had problem with muscle injuries (such as muscle aches and pains, rheumatism, and sprains) especially after i finish some sport activities. Those injuries are really annoying me, make me can not focus on my job and sometimes make an unwell feeling when i …

My dresser already looks like a mini home pharmacy as it is laden with all sorts of medication. When you have kids, this is pretty normal but for us, as an expatriate family, we often get different medicines depending on where we go. As such, I would have medications …

This was such a nightmare. I started taking this medication almost two months ago, in addition to my diet and exercise regime. I didn’t have a lot to lose, mainly about twenty pounds or so. I am pretty active, working out several times a week, but the weight just …

The Cellufresh MD is the very first drops that I have been used for my eyes. I have never tried yet any brand before. My friend who is a medical representative gave me this eye drops for free. I have told her that my eyes sometimes become watery when …

Ever since I was a teenager I have been getting bad migraines. However, with age and the additional stress of a career and a husband my migraines have gotten worse and I get migraines about twice a week. I have prescriptions but I have really wanted to …

After being in a rather severe accicent with a deer, and receiving a substantial injury to my left hip and lower back, it would be fair to say that I was in a vast amount of neverending pain. The entire left side of my body would feel like …

The Mentholatum Company Inc. Red Cross Toothache Medication is a must for any person that is suffering from a toothache. This medication doesn’t provide a person with an alternative to going to the dentist, because if you have a cavity or other problem that’s causing jolts of pain to …

Acid Ease is a herbal tablet that I ran across about a year back, when my acid reflux flared up and my regular tablets weren’t doing the job anymore. I needed to increase doses and I was getting some unwanted side effects because of this.
This is how my quest …

I was an early developer during the stages of puberty. My menses started when I just turned eleven. In addition to my period starting early it was very heavy and lasted for eight days. The most horrible part of this time however was the cramps that I would get. …

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 …

Just a few weeks ago I was having symptoms of Gastroenteritis. While I didn’t have much of a problem with vomiting, I still had a lot of very severe stomach cramps as well as a feeling of nausea when the time would come for me to consume anything. The …

Cepacol Dual Relief Sore Throat Spray soothes achy, sore throats. The size I bought is .75 fluid ounces and it may seem small, but this product delivers 100 doses. Only one spray is necessary to relieve throat pain! Cepacol was recommended to me by our family physician, so I …

I had serious case of itching throughout my body since one week. The first thing I tried was Itch Guard ointment and an antihistamine tablet. But, that did not give any positive result. When it becomes quite uncomfortable, I decided to consult a dermatologist. The doctor examined the affected …

I have allergies and sinus problems. As a result I get quite a few headaches. I have tried many different over the counter medicines, as Motrin, etc. I even tried Extra Strength Tylenol. The Tylenol worked the best but did take a while to …

I have tried Nicorette patches on three different occasions to try to boost my own will power to give up smoking.
I have found them easy to use and reasonably priced. Infact considering the price of cigarettes today I have even considered using them as a short term substitute …

No one will ever convince me that Dr. Frank’s Muscle and Joint Pain Medication doesn’t work. I purchased a bottle four days ago, because the pills I had to take were hard on the stomach and kidneys. I have a herniated disk, painful knees, and a frozen …

I had never tried these Ricola herb sweets before and I bought them to help clear my congested chest and help relieve my cough when I am out and about. I have a rotten cold at the moment and I am constantly buying all kinds of cough sweets. …

Sleep is something that I have battling with for way too long. After not sleeping for days I got sick and tired of it and decided to start taking something to help me sleep easier. It seemed like I was always on the run and didn’t want to crash …

Whenever I encounter dry or tired eyes due to long hours of work, I take out this small little bottle of eye drop and drip one or two drops into my eyes, and like magic, my eyes stops hurting instantly. If you have frequent dry eyes or eye irritation, …

Advil is a well known fever reducer and pain reliever for adults. It is 100% Ibuprofen. It is aspirin free. Advil is a name that has been prescribed by doctors time and time again. It is well known, safe, effective and trusted.
Junior Strength Advil comes from the makers …

I first booked in for a routine appointment with Specsavers last year, and got first class treatment there. My mum was also having a routine appointment and had been with them for years and she also got the same treatment. We were both treated by friendly staff from the …

It was suggested by a lactation specialist that I take Fenugreek to increase my milk supply. My baby is two weeks old and my milk supply has been decreasing over the last week. The bottle says to ask a physician before using if pregnant or breastfeeding but I have …

Naproxen Sodium is also known as Aleve. You pay more for it if you buy the box that says ALEVE, because you pay for the brand name. You still get the exact same product, same amount of pain reliever per pill. So, why pay more? Buy the Naproxen.
Naproxen is …

Equate triple antibiotic cream is just as good as neosporin.
As a matter of fact thats all i buy any more. I have 4 boys so i know what all the scrapes and bruises are all about. It never fails when i turn around from patching one up ive got …

Let me be the one to admit that I have always hated Vapor Rub. It smells horrible and it makes me feel yucky. I won’t say that it burns my skin but I will say that i tingles alot.
The good thing about Vicks Vapor Rub is that it …

I am not usually good at finding new doctors, but when I decided to go to Womancare Associates South, I somehow managed to hit a jackpot. Located on Oxford Rd in Bethel Park, Womancare Associates is the nicest OB/Gyn office I have ever been to. The office …

Alaxan FR is the latest innovation inline with Alaxan medicines and for me it is really better compared to the regular tablet. Alaxan is already known for its effective ways of curing body pain. Now that they have Alaxan FR with FR meaning “fast result” the product was made …

I started lifting weights some time ago in order to get more toned, and while I was pleased with the results I was getting, I noticed something of a side effect with one of my knees which began around the same period of time that I just started. I …

PediaCare products are some of my favorites for a number of valid reasons. I have three children, and I have used PediaCare in every possible sense, because they are no longer just the electrolyte liquids that they had for when a child is sick or vomitting or has diarrhea …

Everybody has dealt with nausea at one point or another. I seemed to have my normal amount like everyone else until rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia came into the picture. I had to start taking so many new medicines that I was really not prepared for. The …

I have suffered from excruciating menstrual cramps ever since I can remember. I would have to miss school every month for the first day of my period. After I got into the working world, I would have to miss work as well. This does not make …

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 …

I really hate not being well, and I would say the most common thing that I get sick with is having the Cold. I seem to catch the Cold so easily, and sometimes feel like I am always sneezing and sniffling. So I always have an inhaler in my …