After having great time attending my cousin’s wedding last week, little did I realize that I was in for some great trouble. Since I happen to be one of those who is not used to taking too much of fried or spicy food, eating all the tasty and …

Do you ever had stomach pain? What will you take when you have a stomach pain? I have a product that I often take when I have stomach pain. The medicine or tablet is called Biodiar. It is a special tablet that you can take when you have diarrhea, …

I first heard about this medication from my mother, who had heard about it on the Oprah Winfrey show, I think. Anyway, my mother suffers from many things. She is in her late 70’s, has artherosclerosis, high blood pressure and several other smaller things. She lives …

Crest Clinical Pro-Health is one of the newest in the line of medicated crest gum defense and protection. It is a Fluoride based toothpaste used for Anti-cavity, Anti-gingivitis and Sensitive teeth. It is clinical gum protection and is recommended use for 4 weeks in order to prevent gingivitis and …

‘You should go back home. And, don’t expect much’.
This statement is still reverberating in my ears. One of the most famous neurosurgeons had uttered it for my brother. My brother was diagnosed with recurrent High Grade Glioma (Glioblastoma, a brain cancer). He was operated in 2008 and then undergone …

This drug is used to treat hypertenion.It is considered a water pill that lowers the blood pressure and elimate fluids from the body.
When I first started taking the medication my blood pressure was border line which means it was higher than it should have been but not at the …

For me, the second worse part of any cold or flu is the coughing. It’s painful and exhausting and makes all of the other symptoms worse. I have bronchial asthma as well, so the coughing is extra scary for me — I never know exactly when the …

A few weeks back, when I happened to be suffering from severe cold and cough- my life felt just miserable. What really made me feel uncomfortable was the fact that I was unable to breathe comfortably since my nose seemed blocked due to congestion. Though I somehow managed during …

Why aren’t sinus medications using pseudoephedrine anymore? Okay, so I know people were using it in backyard meth labs, but what about the rest of us who needed that ingredient in sinus medications because it was the only thing that worked! Comtrex, Sinutab, Benadryl all at one point used …

Being the nature lover, adventurous and daring person that I am, I frequently go on camping trips and do mountain trekking. My friends and I share this intimate love for nature so we periodically indulge ourselves to places rarely explored. Before actually leaving home, I make sure that I …

Being a mother have exposed me to many experiences that thought me good lessons on how to take care of children’s health and how to respond in situations like child accident or sickness. It pays to take note of every prescription of the doctor and doing self researches as …

I really hate to over medicate myself and try to avoid it if possible. I hate being in situations when I get sick, but don’t have all the symptoms on the multi symptom cold medication. At one time, I had a really bad cough, due to a cold. For …

I’ve been using Paxil as an anti depressant for 3 years now. I started using it after my son was born to help with mood swings, irritability, and a general out of control feeling.
When I first started the medication I had a hard time adjusting to it. …

Eno the best medicine for instant relief from gas and constipation. It is used in most Indian homes for quick action again constipation, it dissolves instantly in water and starts working instantly, giving quick relieve from gas and acidity. WE Indians are use to spicy and oily foods and …

If you have problems with headaches and you can’t wait until the pills kick in, try Goody’s. Whether it’s just a mild ache or pain, or a severely painful headache, Goody’s knocks it out fast! Goody’s is a powder, so you don’t have to wait for it …

I have had Reynaulds most of my life, but, not as severely as I do, at this time. That means that my toes, fingers, legs, feet had the tendency to turn blue with pinkish/orange spots. All my adult life, I have wondered why no Dr., as I go to …

At 39 years old, I felt like an 80 year old woman. I had to stop and use a bathroom more than my pregnant sister, and it was getting old. I have lived with overactive bladder since I was a teenager but never did anything about it, …

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 …

Verapamil is a medication that is used to treat high blood pressure. It is a medication I have been on for approximately 3 to 4 years. I have used both the standard form of Verapamil as well as the slow release tabs.
I have to say I really prefer the …

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 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 …

Walgreens brand medicine has been some of the best medicine I’ve ever invested in, and has worked better than even some (or maybe even most) prescription medications me or my husband or kids have been given over the years. I have taken Wal-Zyr for my allergies in the past …

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 …

After having tried many medicines for my severe headaches and fibromyalgia pain, I have come to the conclusion that Bufferin is the best for these kinds of pain. At least over the counter wise. Prescription medicines are much stronger, but also have more side effects. I am very satisfied …

I took Prednisolone a few times in my battle with Crohn’s disease and I have to say that it is the worst drug I have ever taken. If you didn’t know, this drug is a form of steriod and is very strong and very dangerous, especially if used incorrectly, …

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 …

Rite Aid has its own line of medications which are similar to brand-name medications but are priced more economically. Writing a version of antidiarrheal medication was several dollars cheaper than the name brand. However, I found it to be very effective. The medicine comes in liquid …

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 …

To be honest, I do not use mouthwash until I learned about its use. It fights bacteria that are remaining in the mouth that the toothpaste cannot eliminate. Just to have a fresh breathe and because I was curious, I tried to use mouthwash.
When I went to the grocery, …

I always keep Benedryl on hand because I have a few allergies, and though my daughter doesn’t have any such as I do, when she gets sneezy and has itchy or watery eyes, or when she has sinus problems, I give her a dose of Children’s Benedryl-D Allergy & …

I don’t like to spend anymore money than I have to in order to feel better. If I can save a dollar or two along the way, that is what I will do. I have found that store brands are more cost effective in many ways and cough medicines …

When my cholesterol got really high due to a thyroid problem, my doctor’s first plan was to put me on a statin drug. I tried it, and had a very bad reaction to the drug, and refused to take another statin.
As an alternative choice, he offered me …

I had a bad case of crampy abdominal pain associated with loose bowel movement 2 years ago which tortured me and left me so dehydrated.
The abdominal pain was so severe, I had to be in a fetal position just to minimize what I was feeling.
A friend suggested I take …

I often get a bit of stomach trouble and need something to help settle it down. It was suggested by a friend that I try Alka Seltzer Antacid to relieve the problem I was having. I took the suggestion and went to the grocery store to pick up a …

Seroquel is a antipsychotic/mood stabilizer that is used to treat bipolar depression. It has quite a few negative side effects including lethargy and weight gain. I gained 40 pounds taking this medicine and would get up 2-3 times and night (sometimes more!) and sleep eat. Sometimes …

I often suffer from menstrual cramps ever since I started my monthly period. Most of the time I have to take in pain relievers just t be able to go on each day of my menstruation. Its a very uncomfortable feeling and what I like to do during this …

I usually use a brand of laxative that is very hard on the stomach. I was looking for a laxative that would relieve my constipation, but still get the job done. I came across Dulcolax at the local drug store and decied to give it a try. I paid …

This is the only alcohol free, sugar free, colorings free, pleasant tasting and non-sedative cough syrup that my husband could find at the drugstore pharmacies. It was the only safe cough syrup that I could use during my pregnancy.
I had been lucky to not have any illnesses during …

Prednisone is a common medication used for inflammatory disease like asthma and arthritis. It is a cortico-steroid that reduces inflammation. This medication has some really good and bad aspects to it.
In my case, I have an extreme love/hate relationship with this medication. Prednisone in combination with a chemotherapy drug …

I like shopping at this Wal-Mart location for several reasons. Unfortunately, this pharmacy is not one of them. I rarely go to the doctor hence my lack of need to have prescription medications filled. About two months ago I suffered from a personal injury which caused …

Bach original flower remedies - rescue remedy is designed to give you comfort when you need it. The packaging suggests some areas where you might to choose to use the product including before a test,interview or exam. The question is, does it work? Well I have …

I was prescribed Topamax, which is a type of an anticonvulsant that is can be used to help prevent migraines. This medication is believed to help calm down the process in our brain that leads to migraine pain.
My doctor started my out on 25mg of this …

Acidity and constipation is one thing which can be a nuisance, it gives a bad stomach and at times it can even cause severe pain around the abdomen and back area. Recently after eating all the oily and spicy stuffs I got a very bad acidity, it was acute …

This is a fruity tasting medicine that kids seem to like (unlike adult Benylin).
It contains two active ingredients,5mg Dextromethorphan hydrobromide(an antitussive)to help stop coughing, and0.625mg Triprolidine hydrochloride (an anti-histamine)to stopsneezing, runny nose and watery eyes,in each 5ml dose.
my son has just about tried every medicine for coughs and colds …

Albuterol is used by asthmatics when they are having an asthma attack or are experiencing wheezing in their lungs. People with asthma should carry their Albuterol inhaler with them at all times.
When the doctor first prescribes Albuterol to a patient, he will usually put them on a schedule of …

Some things just can’t be beat by advances in medicine. One of those things is Vicks VapoRub Cough Suppressant and Topical Analgesic. It is a traditional stand by medication that will always be in my family medicine cabinet, and I can trace its regular use in our family back …

I hate the fact that I’ve tried as many allergy and sinus medications as I have, but the severity of my allergies doesn’t really allow for me NOT to take something. Even the prescription medications and nasal sprays that I’ve been giving aren’t really any more effective than most …

This hospital resides in Columbia South Carolina, in downtown Columbia. I have a very high opinion of this hospital and the employees who work there. Palmetto Health is very picky about who they let work in their hospital environment and they only choose the best. I gave birth to …

Allergic Rhinitis is one my problems when I am cleaning my house and even when the climate change it really affects my health. Allergic rhinitis is an allergy that goes with sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes. Some times I cannot sleep when I was attacked by this …

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, there are many pains that we can come into contact with. Some of these are minor, such as a basic headache or fever which does not hinder much of our daily routine other than being a minor annoyance. Of course, if …