The other day I had a very bad headache at work because I think the prescription on my glasses are starting to expire so I needed to get new glasses but as that won’t happen until November when my insurance kicks in, I tried instead to get find an aspirin …

This Mentholated Bronchial Balsam from Tesco’s own brand is formulated to relieve coughs, colds, catarrh and sore throats. I bought it primarily to relieve my very chesty cough which I have been left with after suffering a bad cold. I am afraid that this balsam medicine has …

As a longtime fibromyalgia patient, I am familiar with the various drugs used to control pain. When I was having a particularly painful bout with my illness, my doctor gave me samples of Cymbalta to try. I had taken neurontin in the past, and it was mildly effective, …

One day I was searching for a supplement that would be similar to the One a Day vitamin with ECGS or green tea extract. I noticed a sale brochure in my local Walgreens that was advertising their storebrand
of this vitamin. I was very excited because it was on …

I have discovered that having a cat in the house is a wonderful thing. But the side effect is I am allergic to all the hair and dandruff on our cat. A friend of mine suggested that I get some Benadryl Allergy from the drug store and …

Has anyone ever tried to give their infant medicine only to have them spit it right back out or just not want to take it at all? Well, I have been using the Triamenic Allergy and sinus for my baby girl for when she was teething. She …

If you’ve ever had a yeast infection, you know that it is one of the worst ailments that a woman can have. Once it hits, you want an immediate fix. Until then, you’re pretty miserable. Unfortunately, my immune system was down for awhile and I had to deal with …

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 …

A wart decided to rear it’s ugly head on the top of one of my toes and I needed to get rid of it. It was horrible looking and it appeared that it was spreading more on the top of my foot. I needed something that would work fast …

Having two small children in the house is not really an easy job. And when we just moved to Asian country, they really have to get to use to the weather. And as you know already, tropical countries has their own sickness that often come to small children. This …

I’ve had migraines for almost 15 years now, it runs in the family. My mom’s migraines are so terrible that when I was little, I was so scared to get migraines when I grow up coz when I see her everytime she gets migraine attacks, she looks like she’s …

After contracting a cold, I decided to try Sinex decongestant nasal spray.
I had tried Vicks active Defence, but it was horrible and didn’t help at all, so I was hoping that Sinex would be better. And it was.
It really does help unblock you when you are feeling bunged up. …

Some of the family members in this house got influenza and cough. This is the down side of living with big family. When somebody get sick, we need to be more careful especially if we have small children.
I had to give special protection for my children. That’s why I …

I’ve never had a problem, over the years, taking medication to make me feel better. I figure, in this day and age, there’s really no reason for someone to needlessly suffer the symptoms of colds, flus and general aches and pains when things are readily available to make these …

I have had the change to use Errin which is a Contraceptive Pill. I has been woking good so far I have n ot had any complications. But you also have to kep in mind that things work differently for different people.
I started using this product right after I …

I had received Releve Cream and spray a couple of months ago and used it for minor aches and pain. However, on this particular occasion it really proved its value. My husband came home from work one Friday evening barely able to walk. A piece of …

I hurt my right wrist a couple of days ago and, because I’m right handed, have found I need to cope with the pain while it heals.
Not wanting to pop Tylenol every few hours throughout the day, I decided to try Aleve for the first time. I now …

Clomipramine is a drug often used for people for sufferes of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, although it can be used for other disorders such as panic attack and agoraphobia. Having panic disorder myself, I can vouch for the effectiveness of this drug, although it is not for everyone.
Most people …

I have used countless prescription and over-the-counter pain medications over the years for various injuries, pain and illnesses over the years. I have had many injuries from running, and have suffered from various ailments. I have quite a few go-to medications for certain pain that I rely on because …

I probably take more Ibuprofen than I should. This is one medication that actually works for me. In my experience, Ibuprofen has been effective in relieving pain and reducing fever.
Usually I take Ibuprofen for headaches or mentral cramps, but I have also found it effective for muscle …

This Life Brand Cough Fast Relief Liquid is an absolutely fabulous product if you have a simple cough or the flu. Originally I went into my local drug store intending to buy a brand name Cough reliever, but my pharmacist convinced me that this Life Brand contains the same …

Over the weekend we went to a secluded and pristine island south of Philippines. The view was breath taking and the water was clear as glass. I could even see fish swimming as our boat was sailing to the isolated island. When we got the island, it was everything …

I have struggle with insomnia for years, and I have tried virtually every over the counter medication, with very little luck. I have used gravol, all the —˜pm’ versions of Tylenol, Advil, etc, Nyquil, and they all work for maybe one or two nights at the most, and then …

This was the medicine that we got when we had stomach disorder which is called gastritis. People often have this stomach disorder because of their wrong eating behavior. Eating late because too busy with their works normally become the most common reason why they got gastritis.
The doctor could …

I was just recently prescribed this progesterone only pill. I was given this one because I am breastfeeding. My baby was six weeks old when I began taking these pills. By the third day I had started my period. I know breastfeeding doesn’t always keep your period away but …

I was having burning sensation while urinating along with some other minor urinary problems like having strong and persistent urge to urinate. I understood that I have gotten urinary tract infection. First of all, I tried to correct the anomaly at home by drinking lots of water. But, that did …

Because my mom and dad and several other family members spend so much time in our kitchen (and I suppose because they also are a bit on the clumsy side - peace guys!), they end up with cuts and burns rather occasionally. Plus my little nephew loves running around …

I bought this because it was about half the price of Brand Name Ibuprofen. It came in an economy size bottle and I figured it would work for general pain relief or cramps.
The potency seems to be consistent. I take the same dosage I would for the …

My cousin is undergoing treatment for neuro - muscular problem. He had a short paralytic attack. After hospitalization, his physical conditions didn’t improve much. A relative suggested us to see an ayurvedic doctor, which we did. The doctor had prescribed him Divya Rasraj Ras medicine. This is the first time …

About 10 years ago I needed a new dentist. My sister recommended the little place up the street called Quinn Family Dental. I at first didn’t know it was even there, as it was in a little house on the corner. I made my appointment, and …

The Advil Extra Strength tablets sure do the trick. I’ve be having headaches lately. I don’t know why, but it happens in the mornings when I just wake up. These gel tablets are roughly the size of peanuts, but only slightly thinner.
I got a bottle of Advil Extra …

Ambien is used by many people as a sleep aid, and for some its been very helpful. But please be aware of what can happen when you take this drug. But my husband began taking it about 6 months ago. He is 60 years old and …

Some people may not see lip balm as medicine. If you have a problem with really dry chapped lips, it is definitely medicine. I don’t have a particular lip balm that I use. I usually just try to keep my lips moisturized with something. I live in the desert …

It is fairly difficult for me to deal with my feet from time to time. I know that my feet sweat very easily, so I wear sandals 99 percent of the time. Though I love sandals and find them very comfortable, there are certain situations when I cannot wear …

I lived a many years and never had a panic attack,actually didn’t know what it was.I knew I was extremely anxious most times,easy to get upset and nervous.
The first attack was very bad in that I had a hard time figuring out what the problem was.The mind doesn’t let …

I developed an embarrassing fungal foot infection from a pair of old shoes that I really should have thrown away long before I did. I tried treating the itchy blisters with over the counter fungal treatments, which had always worked in the past, but this infection was too …

This medicine comes in a small plastic bottle. It is .5 fl oz. It is used to relieve eyes of redness due to allergies or smoke. It also works to moisten dry eyes and soothe away its effects.
This product is comparable to Visine. The shape of the bottle is …

Two weeks ago, my son had high fever. The first day, I thought it was just a simple fever that will be fine if I give him paracetamol syrup from a kind of brand that I have in the house. But pity that he did not want to drink …

I love this product. I developed allergic rhinitis over a year ago and am not someone who relies on medication for any but the most serious of diseases, so I put up with the symptoms(for me, mainly sinus related)for months until they progressively worsened to the point that I …

Children’s Tylenol Meltaways are a great pill form of medicine for your child. For ages 2 through 6, it is a fun way of giving medicine to your child, especially if they are the type that hates taking liquids. It’s uses are basically to reduce fever or pain. The …

Recently moving to Edmonton and having had a baby, I’ve been enlightened to a wonderful free service known as Capital Health Link. Instead of rushing to a hospital or medi-clinic everytime one of us is under the weather, I just call a local number to speak to a registered …

I was advised to take dietary supplements as I was not eating healthily. Well mostly because whatever I choose to munch on is processed too quickly before my body is able to absorb the vitamins from real food. I have super rate metabolism that seems to have gone up …

Most people are probably familiar with Head ON the product that claims to cure headaches. I have used this product several times when I have had a tension headache. Head On does seem to work to relieve headache pain when you put it on your forehead it …

Everyone in my house has been sick for a couple weeks now, including our infant daughter, who is too little to take any medicine to help her stuffy nose and cough.
We want her to be able to sleep at night and have been setting up a vaporizer in her …

Alprazolam is drug of choice in case of anxiety. Though anxiety may occur at any age, but this drug is not advisable to children. Anxiety may occur due to any reasons like death of near relative, witness of any horrible incidence, exam fear, preoperative, post-operative etc. In anxiety patients …

Liquid Maalox is an over the counter medication that is used as an antacid and anti gas. In addition, it is used for relief of heartburn. Liquid Maalox is packaged in a white plastic bottle with refreshing mint leaves on the front to indicate its flavor. …

I prefer Oral Albendazole tablet for single or mixed type of intestinal parasite infection. There are different types of intestinal parasites, commonly- roundworms, whipworms, threadworms, hookworms, tapeworms etc. Though every body prone to infected by these worms, but children are major victims because less care for hygiene, get easy …

I am not a big fan of the flavor of these drops at all. I buy these for one reason alone, they work. Halls makes others that taste much better and which I actually enjoy sucking, but if I have a really bad cough I always turn …

Not too long ago, I experienced an MS exacerbation (episode). My hand became numb and cramped. I could still move my hand, although it was not very controlled. For example, I could pick up a piece of paper, and my hand would clench down on it …

For some reason, the Nasonex which has been working really well to control my eleven year old’s nasal allergy symptoms quit working effectively for him. As a result, his pediatric primary care physician decided to switch him over to Flonase. Our insurance company will not pay for the brand …