Cleartrace Adult ECG Electrode Stickers are used with heart monitors. I became familiar with them when I had to do a heart monitor for an extended period of about three weeks. The original conductive adhesive ECG electrodes that were sent to me caused a horrible skin reaction where I …

I suffer from multiple and painful symptoms every month, and I am always on the lookout for pain relievers that help my issues. So far, I have tried almost everything on the market, both prescription and over-the-counter remedies, and as of now, only very strong painkillers or Aleve really …

AWEFUL! I don’t like it it works well, but it makes your joints sore, and makes you gain way to much weight! I have put on 40 pounds in the 7 months I have been on depo, I hopefully just got my last shot. …

I heard on the news that 70% of Americans suffer from heartburn at least three times a month, this is probably because of the fact that Americans try to enhance the taste of things by adding a ton of flavor and salt and this leads to acid in your …

There are occasions when my stomach is out of whack and seems to be doing flip flops, and I need something to calm it down. In the case of motion sickness, I take Dramamine…but it makes me so tired. SO, I went out searching for an anti-nausea …

This is basically a cheaper version of the brand named product which is the same idea. I think that these work just as well as the more expensive ones and are a little bit cheaper, so why not just get these?
These come in a box of 10 and cost …

Prednisone is a word many people with chronic illness do not want to hear. It is a serious drug with many serious side effects, and the goal for many with inflammatory conditions is to stay away from it.
I have mostly felt the same way, having known …

For the doctors, one of the hardest things was trying to figure out how someone young such as myself at 23yrs old could have DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) Usually older people or those who travel a lot have such blood problems. The blood in …

Antibiotic ointment is something that I like to keep around in my first aid kit. I know that accidents can occur almost any time and don’t like the risk of getting an infection. The last time I purchased antibiotic ointment it was the Walgreens Triple Antibiotic Ointment. I didn’t …

I went to the hospital for a routine check-up. I come back to have my blood tested every once in a while to see if I am responding adequately to the medication that I am given. I have been using this anti-diabetic medication as a monotherapy. But my doctor …

Today my boyfriend and I had to go to Regional Medical Center in Manchester, IA so he could have some blood drawn. My boyfriend is not a huge fan of needles by any means, and was really dreading having it done. Well, I will say that I …

At the beginning of this month I got some fever plus some slight pains and I did not want to take any tablets so I was prescribed for Ibugesic plus Syrup. This syrup contains Ibuprofen and Paracetamol and is formulated as a suspension.
I noticed that this syrup worked so …

I hate being sick. Though, I think that goes without saying, since I think most people aren’t too fond of it themselves. I don’t get sick often, but what I do experience, is a serious case of congestion thanks to an attack of allergies every single year, and sometimes, …

I had $6 in my pocket the day I wasn’t feeling well, and stopped at the grocery store next door to my work to get something, and really the only reason I bought this Sudafed PE Nasal Decongestant is because it was on sale and that would leave me …

Tylenol PM is not only a cure for the common headache, but for insomnia as well. I suffered with insomnia for about a year and I tried just about everything from holistic cures to prescription medications and Tylenol PM won hands down. The best part is you …

My arms and shoulders have really become a problem over the past few months. I have tried a few different pain killers to try to fix this issue and found some really good ones. One medication that I tried and thought worked great was the Motrin PM Pain Reliever …

Teeanagers such as me suffer from different skin problems. As for me, it’s pimples. Everyday I feel so disappointed with my face. Looking at the mirror, getting all irritated just by seeing not only one but tons of pimples sticking on my face. It’s like I’m the ugliest girl …

Buckley’s Cough Syrup is the worst stuff I have ever put into my mouth. Ooh my gosh, it tastes terrible! It’s sort of how I imagine it would be to drink liquid Vicks Vapo-rub. Just awful. I used to be force fed this stuff as a child and the …

One of the best cold and flu drinks I have found is Lemsip Cold and Flu Max. I normally buy this is boxes with individual sachets of powder. Whenever I have a really bad cold or the flu, I reach for these for warm comforting relief.
Preparation is …

Nowadays who can actually afford to get sick. At the paste we live on preventing and quick healing of colds is really important. The medicine I am using for a while now is Daleron COLD 3 which is really good for colds and influenza. The thing is that I …

Vics action 500 tablets can be used if u have cold, cough and headache or stress due to saviour cold. Normally whenever I am suffering from cold I take these tablets 2 per day, that is one after the breakfast and one after the dinner and I feel …

I have tried this medication and found it to have a strange side effect. I get dizzy and feel very weak. I normally have to eat something quickly to start feeling better. I thought it may be too strong and running my blood sugar too low …

I have noticed lately that many different medicinal companies are really trying to out do each other. I guess they all want to create products that do what every other product does only supposedly better. I have noticed lately that Advil is one of these companies that is getting …

I hate getting sick with a cold/flu in the winter time, but I especially hate getting sick with a cold/flu in the winter while I’m in school. Last winter I came down with a really bad cold. I was so congested and I just kept coughing up mucous, sneezing, …

From a simple dust allergy which later evolved into a ruthless cough, my doctor prescribed me unusual drugs that crossed between asthma and regular cough medications. It was the first time I suffered from such a cough and, with my age, probably the worst too. Speaking of …

My youngest child has a very sensitive skin. When she is bitten by an insect or develops rashes because of things in the air or whatever she ate, she starts scratching. And when she begins to do this, she has difficulties to stop even if I tie her hands …

I have a family, chores and work to do. Like most people, I have a busy life. I can’t lie around all day when a migraine comes on.
Being out in the sun all day brings on some pretty bad headaches sometimes, as does stress, loud …

After a recent muscular back injury, my doctor gave me a prescription for Lidoderm patches (5%) in addition to oral medication. My lower back had a horrible spasm that kept me awake at night, but after applying one patch just to the lower back, my pain eased …

This comes in a blue box with 6 individual packets of Theraflu. It is powdered medicine that needs to be mixed in one cup of boiling water. It is intended to be sipped while hot. It contains acetaminophen that is found in aspirins and helps reduce fever but if you …

My last cold turned into the flu, or perhaps it was the flu all along and I didn’t know it. During that horrid two week period I tried no less than seven medications. The first of those was the Zicam Cold Remedy Gel Swabs.
My sister …

This is a type of blood pressure tablets that go under the name of Hyzaar which is made by the brand merck-frosst. The tablets really contain two active ingredients which are losartan potassium and hydrochlorothiazide. The potassium bit usually is higher than the hydrochlorothaizide (often 50/12.5 mg respectively) because …

I was at the office one day when I felt my abdomen become distended. It was hard and rigid to touch. I don’t know if it was something I ate or was it because of my late lunch. So I turned on my computer, Googled some remedies and found …

At night while sleeping and unable to maintain proper sleeping position, I would end up having stiff neck and aching shoulder too. And sometimes when the air-condition gets too cold, the cold air could penetrate my back and it would oftentimes bring in backache. When troubles like this arise, …

As a college student, I tend to take a lot of naps. And when I say that I take a lot of naps, I mean literally once a day and am often tempted to take more than that! Unhealthy, I know. I am almost convinced that …

I am struggling from depression for a year so I try using Effexor. I was in this medication for a year then.This one is perfect for me other than the other medication that I’ve tried before.I have a problem swallowing pill’s so I tried to test this product. I …

Phazyme Anti-Gas Relief is a quick dissolve chewable tablet that works fast on the worst bouts of gas build-up. The smooth cool mint flavor dissolves quickly in the mouth and neutralizes the discomfort of gas build-up within several minutes. I do not like this medicine too much, because it …

Sometimes I suffer from insomnia and I need to take something to fall asleep. I recently tried unisom because they offer it over the counter at my drugstore. I figured since it was an over the counter medication it would be safe to use because it would …

I have severe depression and anxiety problems, and I’ve been taking Celexa for nearly eight years now.
Before starting on Celexa, my depression and anxiety were so severe, I found it very hard to hold a job, and I had never learned to drive.
I started taking 20 mg of Celexa. …

I wanted to try out this new medication that my nephew recommended me. I am the type of person who is always eager to experiment on new drugs to find which one would work best for me. Since being diagnosed with hypertension, it has always been a laborious task …

On my venture of searching for the right lotion to help my dried and cracked hands and elbows, I purchase a tube of Aquaphor to give it a try. I got the tube at my grocery store. It cost $4.79 for a 1.75 oz. tube. The price was comparable …

Alka Seltzer has always been a staple medicine around my parent’s home. I remember that it used to be all my father would take for any illness that he had. Now that I am older, I do not necessarily use it all the time, but I will use it …

I have this wonderful over the counter medication for everything from anxiety to sleep problems. I first discovered it when I was a child. I had very severe asthma and my mom would give it to me instead of harsher medications sometimes to relieve the anxiety which …

When it comes to pain, I have a low tolerance. I can deal with pain, but would rather take something to get rid of it, so that I can function properly throughout the day. I was having some pain in the back of my legs, due to a new …

I think this was one of the first instances in which I really just wanted to take a cough medicine because it actually sounded yummy. I had tried the Releev Allergy supplements and tablet combo pack a while back and everyone in the house really benefited from it, so when …

This what some doctors will prescribe to you (you can’t get this over the counter) if you have like a rash or a spot that itches when it’s inflammed or other skin dermatitis. This type of topical medicine covers a whole variety of skin dermatitis from rash to eczema. …

I have used a lot, and I do mean a lot of nasal sprays and decongestants. Both my husband and I have problems throughout the year with either having a cold or a sinus/allergy problem, and our symptoms are varying between us. I get the usual sinus symptoms such …

My day job requires me to stay in front of the computer for 8 or more hours. Most of the time, my company requires me to work overtime especially when there are deadlines. I suspect this as the cause of my frequent migraines. At first my right eye begins …

Not too long ago, I had what I thought was the beginning of a cold. I had nasal congestion, sinus pain and pressure, watery and itchy eyes and a sore throat. Usually, I do not like taking decongestants because sometimes I get side effects from them like a racing …

I’ve got a nasty cut on my arm, which put me in need of large bandages. Having used up all the large ones out of the pack of Band Aid we had, I headed to a store to get more. I first looked at the same brand, Band Aid, …

As an allergy sufferer, I’ve taken many allergy preparations and medications. Some of them have been by prescription and some have been over the counter. I was very excited when I heard that Claritin D would be available over the counter, because prior to the approval of …