Concerta just in case you didn’t know is a medication for ADHD. I have a step son under my care who has been with my husband and I for almost two years now. He came to live with us because his behavior was so bad he was getting kicked …

Dealing with a sharp shoulder pain, I find myself trying new pain pills more often than I would like. I don’t often take aspirin because I did not think it was as safe as other medicines, but I will if absolutely necessary. When the pain kicks into my shoulder …

Azythromycin is an antibiotic medication that I took for my respiratory infection in my throat. I had an infection and I was sick from it with sputum and coughing. I was kind of ill. I was prescribed to take this and my infection went away within the first week …

Retin-A is an integral part of my over-forty skin care routine. I have been using Retin-A for about five years. My doctor originally prescribed Retin-A to treat some acne I was experiencing. It does work well for me for acne prevention also small applications to areas …

These pills have antihypertensive function and they help to reduce the hypertension. My husband had hypertension before the operation and the doctor prescribed Doxazin. He takes only one pill every morning. At first he was very sleepy all the time and had hadaches but they say that it a …

Mucinex is an expectorant. An expectorant is a medication that relieves chest congestion and thins out mucous secretions. I had a cold and cough not too long ago and I was so congested, I didn’t know what to do. Nothing that I did helped. I …

My husband and I have been using FERN-C Ascorbic Acid Capsule for more than two months now and I can really say it is a very good product. We usually take it during those times when we feel like we are going to get sick and it really …

The last time I visited my Aunt in the province, I was complaining of some back pains. I guess it was the effect of too much exposure in using the computer. I didn’t have much time to stretch out my muscles. Unfortunately at that time, I was not able …

Yesterday, we had to make a trip to Madison to have our infant daughter tested for Cystic Fibrosis (she didn’t have it). This meant a trip to the American Family Children’s Hospital; a trip I can honestly say I wasn’t looking forward to, both because of the reason and …

Note: Please only use this if you have a prescription. It has a tendency to be abused, but as a medical student, I want to stress that taking this stuff unmonitored can be very dangerous, possibly a death sentence.
Uses: Adderall and related drugs are for the treatment of ADD/ADHD …

A few years ago, we had a death in the family, With all that was going on emotionally and physically, I was having trouble sleeping and I was also dealing with anxiety.
I called my doctor and asked for something to help me sleep and also ease the anxiety during …

Cold and flu season has always taken a large toll on me. I do not know if my immune system is weaker than others, but I seem to get sick at least 8 times a year. I know that my daughter brings a lot of germs home from school …

If you have a lot of congestion deep in your chest that does not seem to want to come out, you probably need an expectorant. Normal cough medicine will not help you —“ unless it says it has an expectorant in the ingredients. I had never bought …

Last winter, I was sicker than a dog. I had a terrible case of bronchitis, but I avoided going to the doctor, which was very stupid. I figured I could cure my self using over the counter medications and by using home remedies. I took cough …

Aloe Mist is an alcohol-free gel spray for sunburns. This is a very smart product that should be in every beach bag. It’s much better than traditional sunburn lotions because you don’t have to rub it in. All you do is spray it on the burn. It works just …

Xanax is an anti-anxiety medication available only by prescription. The generic name is alprazolam. Xanax is known to be addictive if used for a long period of time, therefore it is not prescribed as commonly as it once was. Alternatives, such as Klonopin (clonazepam) are available …

I’m sure there isn’t a soul out there that hasn’t heard of Secrets, that hard candy-ish lozenges that will cause almost any sore throat to literally freeze in its tracks when that slick coolness coats its raw skin.
But thanks to my best friend who shared this tip with me, I …

My visit to Eckerd Pharmacy Store #3308 was a pleasant experience. The parking lot was spotless and there were several cars present. With my walk through of the store, the shelves were well stocked and aisles were clear of product. The hanging signs over the center …

Allegra, or fexofenadine, is a prescription allergy drug that has worked reasonably well for me. I’ve been on it at a dosage of 180 milligrams once daily for about eight months, and have felt significant, though not total, relief from my seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis.
Allegra is an …

I love all of the Sudafed products because they realy do work and i always recommend them to friends and family.
I think they are the best cold and flu tablets you can buy over the counter and they are not very expensive - About $6
As soon as i feel …

Pain Relief heat spray (effective relief for muscular and rheumatic pain), 125ml, is Boots own-brand version of ‘Deep Heat’. As I have used ‘Deep Heat Spray’ in the past, I was curious to see how the own-brand version would match against the brand version.
In terms of the smell …

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 …

Have you ever heard of Ponstan tablets? This is what I always take if I need pain killer. I can get Ponstan tablets from the pharmacy store without the prescription of the doctor. And what I like from Ponstan tablet is the quick reaction to my body. If I …

Everybody hates the dentist. There’s no getting around that. However, I am one of those people that has an irrational fear of going. So much that I had my first appointment in twelve years only because of a horrible toothache. I had never felt pain quite like this before …

I’m dealing with old age I guess and one of the issues I have is the whole heartburn situation. As a man I guess I eat fast and sometimes that doesn’t help when it comes to my digestive system but I will say that that’s why they make medicine …

TheraFlu nite Time cold and couch is a cold medicine that is supose to relieve you of your cold symptoms. I haven’t bee a true fan of cold medicine. I like to take a cup of hot tea and a throw a scarf around my neck and let it …

When cold season comes around I usually find it very difficult to stay away from colds and sickness because of the fact that children usually spread it to each other while they are at school or playing together. This is a problem for me because of the fact that …

I am 29 years old and have had chronic eczema on my toes and fingers since I was 18 years old. I have tried a million different lotions and products from prescription (steroid creams, cortizone) to over the counter (benadryl spray, sarna) and the only thing that has worked …

I have a bad back and my knees are arthritic as well and there are a lot of days where the pain is just unmanageable. I try not to take any drugs these days, but for a while, I was on various painkillers at different times, and one …

Last summer, the weather was always changing. There comes a time when it was so hot during the day then it rains at night. Due to the sudden change of climate, my five month old baby catch up flu. Good thing, it was just a flu and no corresponding …

When I got so tired I’m easily got a cold or fever, but I hate to go to the doctor. Feels like my stomach always sick when I’m there. I always buy my own drug in drugstore first to cure my cold, if it’s not getting better, I go …

I have been on Methotrexate about 5 years. It was prescribed for me because I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. There came a time I was fed up with the various medicines I was taking, so in an act of defiance I just stopped taking all my Rheumatoid Arthritis meds.
I …

About once a year, I get a cold sore and suffer through it for about a week. This year, I decided to try Abreva Cold Sore Medication, something I had read about as a more effective treatment compared to the usual numbing, protecting gels and creams. I …

Hansaplast transparent band aids is a transparent strip. It is not quite good like other transparent strips. It peels off easily when applied to cuts. I had a cut the previous day on my hands and I used this strip for the first time. It …

I have started using Zicam Allergy Relief Gel Swabs and am extremely pleased with the results so far.
I am one of those hard-core allergy sufferers, beginning as early as late February and usually continuing into mid-September. I have tried many prescription and over-the-counter allergy medications, some of them …

I usually use Hall’s to ease a sore and scratchy throat so that I am not coughing all over the place. I saw Cold-Eeze in the grocery store one day when I was feeling particularly bad and decided to give it a try. It couldn’t hurt anything. I purchased …

I have dry eyes. When I first started working with my eye doctor she gave me Optive to use for the dry eyes. I used it throughout the day. Optive is a moisturizing eye drop made by Allergan. My eyes did better while using it. …

I recently tried Excedrin Back and Body brand pain relievers for my aching back. These little pills work wonders, I must say. Since I was a kid, I’ve suffered from chronic back pain. I was born with a slight defect in my lower back and the pain has just …

I have always been a total pedicure addict and love having beautiful feet. But for the last few days due to my busy schedule I have not been able to take care of my feet. Slowly my feet started looking tired and fatigued feet and to make matters worse …

Cough drops are a must when I get sick, because I will begin to cough pretty severely. My two main brands are Halls and Equate. They both seem to work well for me, and although I have tried others they are usually the ones that I go back too.
I …

About 10 years ago I experienced my first panic attack. My heart was racing and I felt like I just need to leave and leave immediately. Since that time, I have had several panic attacks and now suffer from claustrophobia, agoraphobia, and social anxiety.
I went to a Dr. finally …

Tylenol is one of those trusted names I’ve used many times in my youth and growing up. My mother always had it around the house and I swear, as a child, I thought it was basically a cure-all for anything that could possibly ail you. So, when I moved …

My thyroid problem had only been cured and had only stabilized recently, and I have had this condition since I was 16 years old. I was diagnosed with a hypothyroid condition, and it was hard for me since I thought I was getting fat and I wasn’t really the …

There a a few things in my medicine cabinet at home that will always be there. One of these is Equate Hydrocortizone Cream. I am highly susceptible to insect bites, I itch extremely badly and I cannot help but scratch. One day my boyfriend went out and bought me …

For people who suffer from severe ADD (myself included), finding anything that will get us up and doing something productive for any extended period of time is amazing. We’ve tried all the medicines, we’ve tried exercise (but quickly gave up on doing it), yet nothing works. I’m here to …

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 …

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 …

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 …

I am one of those unfortunate souls who suffers from sore throats quite often. I always have and the cause is unknown, as I have had tests over the years and nothing has shown up, the doctor says it’s just ‘one of those things’.
I have tried just about …