My husband suffers from asthma, and has tried numerous medications along with using his inhaler for the sudden attacks that come without a lot of warning, but he has found that most of the oral prescription medications that he has tried over the years have not worked at all, …

I work at health care, so I know I have to use disinfectants always. I always bring with me a small bottle of alcohol or hand sanitizer gels when I go to work. This way I know that I am protected from disease and infection. Also I am very …

The first time I took Ambien was at my cousin’s house in San Diego. She suffered from Endometriosis, a condition where the lining of the uterus can float and graft onto other parts of the body causing massive cramps, excessive pain and fatigue and in her case, constant insomnia. It …

My daughter is undergoing orthodontic treatments at the moment. She started her treatment in Luxembourg but as we are living in Brussels at the moment, this was an impractical choice. About 3 weeks ago, 2 of the brackets on her braces fell off. Although it was not critical that …

I get a cold at least twice a year. For my colds I usually take Theraflu Cold and Cough. Although Theraflu is not capable of curing your sickness, it can help provide some relief. Theraflu is expected to work on colds, so that is no biggy. However, about two …

Trimethoprim is an anti-biotic that I used for the treatment of a Urinary Tract Infection. This was a second prescription after the first type had failed to heal my infection. I was instructed to take these pills twice a day for 7 days. I had just came off a …

I started taking this multivitamin about a month ago and so far I like it. My role as a wife and mom has been very demanding for me that I noticed a decline in energy levels several weeks ago. I decided to try this vitamin because I heard …

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 …

Children do not take to being sick like adults do. When my daughter is ill, everyone knows it because she is whiny and crying, and just all around feeling miserable. I have tried various medicines on her for various ailments (that do not require a prescription medicine), …

About a year and a half ago, all the Rite Aid stores closed in the Las Vegas Valley. It was a sad event as I believe the stores had been there for quite awhile prior to their company shutting down operations in Las Vegas. I even knew some people who …

I use to have terrible headaches and I often take in analgesics until I became dependent on it until I had to taper all those medicines until I was able to endure it but when the times that I can’t really tolerate it I still have to take in …

When I was diagnosed with diabetes, I had a terrible experience dealing with the side effects of the first drug that my doctor prescribed me. It gave me these frequent headaches that were very hard to deal with even with analgesics. So I asked my doctor if he could …

When I began to experience the symptoms of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) several years ago, I was mortified! Everyone has stomach issues now and then, but I was having painful stomach cramps, severe urgency to go to the bathroom and even embarassing diarrhea on a regular enough basis that …

The onset of summer started with bacterial infection in my right eye. It had turned reddish and there was itching along with little bit of swelling. Due to national lock down in view of COVID-19 pandemic, it was not possible to visit a doctor. I talked to a friend who …

Biofreeze Pain Relieving Gel is a great analgesic gel that can be applied directly to the source of pain through the skin. It is great for use on muscular pains or joint pains such as arthritis or strained muscles and gives good effective pain relief.
This medicine comes in …

When I had a very bad case of the flu while on vacation one year (very unfortunate!) I became so ill and my family forced me to go to the emergency room. I had an high fever and they told me I was very dehydrated. I assume that …

I had my medical education in this University. I even had my preparatory course of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology here. Why? Because it’s the country’s top medical school. Yes it may not have the most state-of-the-art facilities here. And yes other medical schools may have some things …

I have suffered from constipation my whole life. I have tried every type of fibre, laxative, fluid,etc. and the last combination my doctor had me on was Lactulose and Senokot. Anyone who has suffered from constipation knows these products and how harsh they can be. I was absolutely miserable …

I cannot imagine what can be worse then having your ears filled up with wax. Even using a safe q-tips and washing daily, sometimes my ears seem to fill up annoying and irritating wax. I purchased Auro Ear Wax Drops at my local pharmacy. They were …

I have big problems with dry cracked lips especially in the summer. They tend to crack so bad that they bleed and scar. I have had this problem since in was in my teens and was clueless as to how to get rid of it.
However, after awhile though …

I do not often have issues with menstrual cramps or bloating, but when I do, it hits me really hard. I often find myself not only suffering from those symptoms, but also usually getting a headache. The last time that my cycle took a toll on me, I sent …

The reason I bought the Outgro Pain Relieving Liquid is because I was having a serious problem with my feet, and had already tried a few dozen different products to make the problem go away. I have to wear closed-toe business shoes to work every day, and I’m on …

I have been using Lipitor for a couple of years now. At first I was reluctant to start using it, since I was told that once you start, you must continue using it for the rest of your life. So, before I started, I tried controlling my cholesterol by …

This is the first blood pressure monitor we have in our house, we bought it about 4 years ago because my mother had hypertension so I used to mesure her blood pressure every day. This monitor is really easy to use, it has 2 buttons, one to turn it …

I often experience chest pain located in the midline of my chest associated with some hyperacidity. This problem is usually triggered by soda intake, eating fatty foods and sometimes overeating. I consulted a doctor who diagnosed my condition as having Gastroesophageal Reflux disease. He then …

Every now and then, I get acid indigestion, or heartburn. I know which foods I should stay away from, but some of these are my favorite foods, so I sometimes eat what I’m not suppose to. Recently we went out to dinner to one of my favorite restaurants. The …

Hyland’s Calms Forte Sleep Aid, Tablets is a great choice for nights when you can not sleep due to stressing about certain things. If I am worried about something, then I simply take a couple of these tablets and then fall asleep within the hour. These tablets are all …

I must start out with a confession… I am the last person on earth to resort to putting a child on ADD medication or any medication as far as that goes but my view on things has drastically changed since my step-son has entered my life. Now I have …

Zilactin-L Early Relief Cold Sore Liquid is a medication that comes in a point two ounce squeezable tube for eight dollars. I sometimes use this medicine to treat cold sores while other times, I’ll use Canker-Rid by Durham’s Bee Farm, Inc. The reason I don’t use just one cold …

I found Osteo Bi-Flex Advanced at Walgreens when I was looking for pain relief for my knees. I bowl quite a bit and the squatting position can sometimes bother my knees. I also like to do very brisk walks with my pet Beagle. The Osteo Bi-Flex was on sale …

I always take vitamins to help boost my immune system. I am always busy from work and I always get stressed. It is better to take vitamins that would keep me energized. Anyway, I tried taking a lot of vitamins in the past; from Vitamins C, D, E and …

Ultram ER 300 mg (tramadol) is a non narcotic pain control agent that is designed to work as a time released agent. I used Ultram for my back pain and found that I had a lot of break through pain after sleeping through the night or would wake …

It is always during stressful periods with long hours at a computer that my eyes begin to suffer. They get tired, sore, itchy and achy, and if I leave them without doing something to help them, inevitably, they just give up on me. For this reason I …

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 …

I had bought the same alcohol free cough syrup for years, but when it suddenly wasn’t available anymore my pharmacist recommended Herbal Nin Jiom Cough Syrup. This cough syrup is an expectorant and as it advertised that it contained all natural ingredients and was alcohol free I bought it …

I have been taking Tegretol Retard 400mg tablets for my epilepsy for seven years now, and my experience may help others who are trying out this medication.
The tablets come with a huge list of possible side effects. Do not worry about these! If one person in a …

Whenever season changes it affects my sleeping pattern, most of the time I have insomnia. It is a disturbing feeling when I cannot sleep 7-8 hours a day; I feel dizzy or blank, groggy and even light headed. Lack of sleep even affects the way I carry out my …

I have suffered from heartburn for several years now. There’s nothing like a ball of fire in your chest and the ensuing symptoms that come with it. I just want to rip out my insides. The first medication I was ever prescribed for heartburn was Prevacid. Before this, I …

I have fairly a long experience with Dexamethasone, a cortico-steriod. My brother was taking this medicine from 31st December, when his brain tumor (Glioblastoma Grade IV brain cancer) was diagnosed. Since, the tumor was quite aggressive, as per data of PET Scan showed, there was high swelling in his …

About three or four years ago, I was on a huge diet and health kick and managed to lose about fifty five useless pounds and I was finally started to feel and be active and it was a good point in my life where I felt I was getting …

Not so long ago I got sick of FLU because of the rainy season. It was hard to get along with all the bouts of sneezing and coughing. It was draining me so I made the decision to consult a physician. The doctor gave me some prescription medicines. During …

Calamine lotion is an interesting medicine. Straight off, it does do exactly what it promises to do, but it still amazes me as to how odd this medicine looks. Calamine lotion comes in bottles of different sizes, and contains a pink colored liquid that looks a little …

When I was younger, my mom gave me Tempra Forte syrup to rid me of my fever. I remember that it didn’t taste good, but taking ti with fruit juice or eating some candy afterward always made the aftertaste go away. Like most children, I seldom sleep or rest …

Vicks NyQuil LiquiCaps got rid of my cold symptoms so fast. I was very happy that this product worked so well. I began to feel a cold coming on, but I didn’t think I would need to take anything for it because it relatively mild at the …

Benzonatate is used to treat a cough caused by a number of things, such as a cold, bronchitis, emphysema, or asthma. It reduces the reflex in the lungs that cause the urge to cough. You can take Tessalon Perle with or without food.
You can take it up to …

The most well known form of Hormone Replacement Therapy comes in a tiny pill form of Premarin. This particular drug is used to take away many of the symptoms of menopause for women between the ages of 40 and 55. My mother was plagued with hot flashes, …

I have a few mixed feelings on Equate’s Maximum Strength Orasol Gel. I bought it because I thought it could help me out with my wisdom teeth that seem to be a problem with from time to time. I remember having a gel applied to my teeth …

For pretty much as long as I can remember, I’ve had a serious problem sleeping, and for so many years the problem went undiagnosed, and I just treated it as an inconvenience I had to live with. I wouldn’t have ever called myself an insomniac, because I CAN fall …

Effexor is an antidepressant that I’ve found to have few side effects. After I had started the medication, there was definitely a period of adjustment where I did not feel myself, I was really sweaty and had difficulty sleeping. Within six weeks or so, I really saw …

I used to have no issues with eating any dairy food especially milk. I used to drink milk a lot but not having any stomach trouble. But lately, I noticed I developed lactose intolerance which I could not explain why. I now have difficulty digesting lactose found in …