I make it a habit that every day before I go to work; I spend an ample time in the bathroom to eliminate all the waste. Today was different; I was having loose and watery stools. It was more than the usual time it took me in the bathroom …

I love how Zyrtec works so fast and effectively. I suffer from sinus congestion, and allergies. One day, my allergies were so bad, that I could hardly breath, and my eyes were tearing and swollen. It even got so bad that my ears were hurting. I knew that Zyrtec …

A(H1N1) virus has been rampant this year and had caused several related diseases to the public. As for me, I had the common influenza too along with respiratory tract infection. After consulting my physician, she prescribed me with a very pricey medicine. It is called Bactolav (co-amoxiclav) which …

I was taking the 28 day Alesse contraceptive pills for about 2 years. I went on birth control mainly to regulate. The pill itself helped a lot with side effects from my period, for example the length was shortened, the flow decreased, and it also helped a lot with …

Levaquin is an antibiotic usually prescribed for lung, sinus, skin and urinary tract infections. It kills certain types of bacteria. I was prescribed this antibiotic for a skin rash. The doctor called it folliculitis, which means an inflammation of the hair follicles. It was a painless skin …

My son has a medical diagnosis of ADHD and is considered “severe”. Twenty minutes after taking CONCERTA his persona changes from a wiggly, loud, unfocused 9 year old boy who cannot do anything such as get dressed for school, do his homework, treat his sisters properly, etc… to …

I usually develop allergic rhinitis especially in the night when I sleep with our air-conditioner on. It was rather disturbing having stuffy nose while sleeping because I have to go mouth breathing just to breath. Thus, I was really thankful when a medical representative introduced me to …

Having a little fever today? Go to the nearest drug store and get Decolsin capsules from there. I think it is the easiest way for me to reduce the fever or cough that I sometime have.. I will not wait to long to get Decolsin capsules and start to …

Ever Since the season has changed, I have been walking around sneezing like an idiot. I know what it is I just don’t want to except the fact that I’m dealing with these irritating allergies. Everything that I have tried from over the counter to prescription drugs, heve not …

Spicy foods are my favorite. I can’t live without having a spicy sauce in the table even if its a mismatch on what food is prepared in the table. I crave for it and I just can’t stop myself liking hot and chilly viands. Just last week I visited …

I have suffered from IBS for a few years, and I take Dicetel every day for it; while I do still get some symptoms occasionally, usually triggered by stress or dietary changes, I am generally happy with this medication. However, about 4 times a year, I have intestinal spasms …

I was rummaging through my medicine cabinet and saw this expired tube of Ketoconazole Cream. I don’t know how long I’ve had it there, and don’t even remember the last time I needed to use it. I’m not ashamed to admit that I am prone to Athlete’s Foot; it …

As every person that I know, I have caught a cold many times, and as everyone knows, there’s nothing that can cure it. However, something to help us to feel better meanwhile the body fights the sickness is always welcome, so I have tried many different kinds of flu …

The Sengkang polyclinic is situated within 5 minutes walk from Compassvale bus station. The polyclinic shares the same building as the Community Centre, in which many residents staying around Sengkang would join activities such as yoga, aerobics, badminton club, and cooking classes.
The polyclinic attracts a few hundred patients every …

I have been using contraceptive pills since the age of 16 when my mum accompanied me to the doctors to get them!
The first pill I was prescribed was named, Microgynon. You are instructed to take the pill on the first day that your natural period begins and then for …

A cough is something that I absolutely despise. I hate dealing with the chest burning and the fact that you can’t control when the cough will come and go. I also hate those coughs filled with mucous. They seem to especially hurt during that time and is really disgusting. …

Makati Medical Center carries a credible roster of medical professionals, state-of-the-art facilities, and equipments. Though we have availed of this facility’s services only once, I truly admire the kind of service they are giving to their patients. And as most people know how they price a little higher than …

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 …

Last month I was unfortunately brought to the hospital. Not because I was sick but was rather bitten by our new doggie. Actually the dog was a Doberman and it was still too small. I was playing with the dog when it suddenly just bit my forefinger. The teeth …

I have been seeing Dr. Im in Amityville for more than five years now. He is truly a wonderful doctor who cares about the wellness of his patients and does all that he can in order to help them with whatever problems they may have. Dr. Im is a …

I am a new mother. My baby is about 2 months old. I recently discovered that babies have a hard time with something called �Colic�. It is quite painful for the babies, making it difficult for them to sleep. I looked over the internet and found that Colic can …

I did not know exactly what caused the diarrhea problem with my kid. But I felt worried a bit at that time. I went to the drug store to get medicine that can cure the diarrhea problem that he got. Maybe it has to do with the food that …

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 …

I am always anxious to go to the dentist to have my tooth extracted. It is painful and gruesome especially when bleeding is involved after extraction. I remember when I had my first tooth extraction, my dentist prescribed me to take Hemostan 500 mg. together with Ponstan. I took …

After a trip to the ER in agonizing pain from stomach cramps due to an allergic reaction, I was treated and sent home with a prescription for Levsin, in case the cramps came back.
I was absolutely terrified that they would—“ and I was not confident that anything …

A change in season always gives me some serious health problem, fever is a very common thing for me and even a slightest change in weather and I catch cough and cold. My body seems to have a weak immune system and so gets this common disease all the …

I am a big proponent of using generic medications whenever possible, as opposed to the name brand meds, because I dislike the idea of huge pharmaceutical companies ripping patients off; why pay much more for the exact same formula, just because of the name on the package. Recently, when …

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 …

I have always been a HUGE fan of Vick’s NyQuil over the counter medication for night time flu and cold symptoms. I love it because it really does help relieve all those annoying and really wretched symptoms like aching and fever as well as the coughing and sneezing so you …

When it comes to drug stores, Walgreens has always been my number one choice. I think it is because my town really only has Walgreens stores. When I was living in San Antonio, I noticed that they also had quite a few CVS stores and dropped in on it …

I often get allergies during the early spring and fall months of the year. I can’t afford to call off sick from work when that happens because it happens very frequently. A friend suggested that I try Benadryl Allergy to help the problem. I took the advice and choose …

I was looking for something to relieve the pain in my lower back. I lift a lot of heavy weight at work and pain in the lower back is the norm for me. I had tried other pain relief crèmes and didn’t have very good luck with them. Aspercreme …

Histamine-2 blockers, a group of drugs, are called Ranitidine. It reduces the amount of acid in stomach. This medicine prevents and treats intestines and stomach. The reflux disease can also be treated with this medication.
I got to know about this medicine when I started suffering from “heartburn” badly. Since …

I have severe allergies and I have tried practically every over the counter nasal spray on the market and prescription ones too! Most of them had bad side effects like nose bleeds and extreme dryness. So when my Doctor recommended Nasonex I rolled my eyes and asked what was …

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 …

Catching a cold has many bad things, but one of the most bothersome ones are when you have a strong cough. No matter how much water I drink, I will go on coughing.
There are natural methods for a sore throat, like hot milk with honey, but I dislike the …

When I was kid, my mom had a very hard time convincing me to take medicinal tablets. She often crack the tablets into pieces so that I can take it. Sometimes she poured the crack tablets in my meals but I can still feel the taste, its bitter and …

It is so irritating to get a mosquito bite or other insect bite. They can itch and drive you mad. I like After Bite Xtra Gel because it works right away. You just rub the After Bite Xtra Gel medicine on you and immediately the itching …

Inderal (Propanolol Hydrochloride) is commonly used for patients diagnosed with hypertension or angina pectoris. This drug according to my researches may help lower blood pressure or relieve chest pains, which is applicable to me. I was diagnosed to have Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) and this was presecribed to me …

I was prescribed Erogel Suspension a while back when I went to the doctor with some tummy problems. This solution can be bought over the counter without a prescription if needed and it isn’t harmful to my knowledge.
Erogel Suspension is supposed to cure your tummy from feeling bloated and …

When you’re raising a family on a budget, like most of us are, we’re always thrilled to find products that multi-task and can be used for more than one purpose. For instance, I’d much rather have one bottle of cleaner that will take care of glass, wood and tile, …

I have started using this cream when I was four months pregnant. It was my husband who encouraged me to get this since it was my first pregnancy. He thought that it would prevent me from getting a stretch mark later on after my pregnancy. I …

Xanax is used to relieve anxiety, nervousness, and tension associated with anxiety disorders. Xanax is also used to treat panic disorders. these drug is in a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. Xanax affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety. I have not used this …

Sometimes when I have a sore throat I like to use Traditional Medicinals Throat Coat Syrup. It is a nice thick sweet tasting syrup that helps coat my throat and ease the pain and stinging away from it. When my throat is dry it helps soothe the dryness and …

Have you ever had a severe headache or migraine that you felt so helpless? I am a regular sufferer of migraine headache at least two to three days in a month. This is as expected every month prior to my menstrual period. Being a fulltime mom …

My family goes to this clinic since January 2009 and so far we are still going there for health check-ups and for my baby’s shots. Harbor Medical Clinic accepts mostly Russian clients but there are also non-Russians catered such as me (my husband is a Russian but I am …

Although Neosporin has always been recommended to me for my daughter’s psoriasis, I have recently found out something alarming: what we thought had been helping clear up her skin condition for a little over a week, had actually been doing more harm then good. Turns out the neosporin …

Early in 2009, I decided to get an eye examination and made the decision to get that exam at The office of Thomas Fleischmann, O.D.. Doctor Fleischmann is the owner, but his associate is Heidi Schauffle, O.D. My opinion of Heidi has fluctuated because of a negative …

I bought these caffeine pills from a sports shop a while ago to use them before working out and as a way to stay awake during those long exam nights right before finals. On the label thay say not to exceed the daily dose of 1 pill. I did …

Have you ever heard of Dalacin T? Few years ago, I had to use Dalacin T frequently. Why? Because when I just grew up as teenager, I had acne problem on my face. I went to special skin care doctor or specialist then I got prescription from him to …