During the cold and flu season, I get more than my fair share of sickness. I try everything I can within reason to get rid of the symptoms. On one occasion, I purchased a box of the Theraflu, which is one of my favorite medicines. I just decided to …

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 …

Two days ago, I had big headache. I was looking inside my cupboard where I used to store my pills and other medicine inside. But I could not find the pain killer pill that I normally take to kill the headache.
So I asked my brother to go to …

Many years ago, I remember that when my son was a baby and had a chest infection and a bad cough which kept him, and all of us, awake all night, the doctor suggested trying Delsym cough syrup. I remember that it worked very well, and got us through …

There’s nothing worse then having to go to work the next day when you feel achy all over. Having a cold drains away all your energy so I usually turn to Nyquil Cherry flavor. But please keep in mind that this isn’t the best tasting cherry medicine. Personally for …

Before going back to Botswana in May 2010, I already made another appointment for a mammogram at the CHL knowing that at this time of the year, people go on collective holidays (usually end of July to about 24 of August). It would be difficult to get something until …

I wanted to write about my experience with Chantix tablets, known as varenicline. I have been a smoker since my late teens. I quit cold turkey when I was pregnant but trying to quit cold turkey on any other occasion was always a battle that I lost. Over the …

I am very sensitive to any type of drug or medicine, so I have to be careful when taking even over-the-counter varieties. Antihistamines can be tricky since typically they make you drowsy. For me - they practically render me unconscious. If I take a non-drowsy variety - such as …

I started using LoEstrin 24FE as a cost-effective substitute for my Ortho Tricyclen Lo when the generic version was pulled from pharmacies for the equivalent of drug copyright infringement. My gynecologist recommended it to me because high dose pills (including the regular Ortho) make me sick and give me …

I never knew that sucrets made this type of throat medicine until I was dealing with a midnight throat issue a few weeks ago. I went to the drugstore to grab a bag of throat drops but I ended up talking to a woman who recommended me to Sucrets …

I used to take Alaxan FR which was helping me relieve muscle pains that was then really bothering me. I was then still so young and in early 20’s but rheumatism came very early in my life. I was then fond of taking a bath even if I …

Usually the only time I really know that I’m sick is when the congestion sets in because that’s always the main symptom that I suffer from. And a lot of times I’m not even sure if it’s congestion from being sick or congestion from allergies because I have allergies …

I guess a lot of different companies want to get in on the action and create products that do what every other product does. I’ve used Advil many times in the past for the relief of cramps or headaches or general aches and pains, but never knew until just recently …

If there was one way to describe myself it would be as a woman on the go because from the time the sun comes up in the morning until it goes down in the evening I am usually constantly moving and out of my house running all the daily …

Quality Choice Children’s Allergy is a generic form of Benadryl. My daughter has allergies almost year round. Her pediatrician recommended that she be given children’s Benadryl in the evenings to relieve her of congestion and help her rest better. The price of the Quality Choice brand was significantly lower …

My boyfriend injured his neck in 2006, while he was a delivery man, who lifted insanely large appliances, by himself all day long. We first sought the treatment of a local doctor, and that produced very few results. He was taking vicodan and a muscle relaxer three times a day. …

I was informed by my colleagues to try Airborne for the common cold. My entire office swears by Airborne and my colleagues are certain that it is the answer. I was reluctant to try it. With my colleagues’ endorsement, I had to try it this past …

Ibeprofen 800 MG tablets are a drug available only by prescription for the treatment of severe pains and the management of those pains. This drug is much like the over the counter version but it is a lot more powerful which is why you can only get it from …

Headaches are a really common problem, and if we don’t cut it with a painkiller, it can last for days. I have tried different painkillers, and Aspirin is one of them.
You can get Aspirin in any pharmacy without prescription, so that’s a good point about it. The bad thing …

I’ve used several products in the Nature’s Way product line, and have generally really received a lot of benefits from using them, but I honestly didn’t get as much out of this Umcka Original Liquid as I was hoping to. I started to feel the onset of a cold …

I knew I had to stop smoking, but I was sceptical about Nicotine patches until I went to a stop smoking session and was given NicoDerm Step 1. 21mg Nicotine Patches, to help me break the habit. This Step ! was designed for smoker like me who habitually smoke …

I have been taking Gynera pills for 9 months and unfortunately, my menstrual cycle is still not regularized so I went to my OBgyne again to consult. She told me that since pills (any type) is not taking effect by regulating my period, she prescribe me the “PROVERA” Tablets. …

Vicks vaporub is the best medicine for kids. The Vicks vaporub is in the form of gel, which can only be used externally. This is the best one of kids because as any other such products it is not very strong. When our kids suffer from …

When I had my first bout with vertigo, I didn’t know what was wrong with me. All I knew was that my world was spinning and I couldn’t make heads or tails of “which way is up”. Even laying motionless had the room moving around, and it …

As a parent, you should know that you can not give medicine to your kid easily. You need to know exactly what is inside the medicine that you want to give to your kids. Or even better, you need to talk with the doctor to make sure that you …

My wife often gets bad flu when the weather is cold. Apparently, she had sinusitis, and a few months ago she had surgery to reduce the frequency of common symptoms from sinusitis. This was indeed able to reduce the frequency of colds, but she still could not escape the …

Yuck! They taste good at first and then the bitter taste hits you. These are a round chewable with a hard white coating and taste like cherry…at first. You are supposed to not eat or drink fifteen minutes before or after you take it. You are also supposed to …

The oral contraceptive known as “the Pill” has worked for me for over five years. The two types I have taken are Ortho Tri-cyclen and Trinessa, which is the generic brand for Ortho. Both are for a 28-day cycle and regulate your period. I have not gotten pregnant while …

If you are looking for an ointment that helps to treat minor cuts, scrapes, and burns without spending a fortune, you need to try the Equate brand Triple Antibiotic Ointment. You can get this ointment at any Wal-Mart. This ointment is the less expensive alternative to Neosporin …

I had gastric bypass surgery in March of 2002 and since then it’s changed my life. This is the surgery for those who have tried every other method available yet didn’t have much success.
Weight loss has become like a major fad these days. because there are so many going …

I have very sensitive skin which means that slight exposure to irritants such as dust triggers itchiness which eventually turns to rashes if left untreated. After I gave birth to my daughter, there was a period when my skin all over my body was very itchy that I thought …

In my first encounter, happened to buy Rohto Tears off the pharmacy store without ophthalmologist’s prescription (am not sure if that is right) but with full recommendation by the pharmacist. My seven old son had dust allergy in the dry season after playing so hard with mates outside and …

I thought I would never ever be able to go back to a dentist after what happened to me in that clinic with specifically with a dentist there. It was a year and a half ago when I decided to have my tooth “paste”. I went there without pain …

Concerta just in case you didn’t know is a medication for ADHD. I have a step son under my care who has been with my husband and I for almost two years now. He came to live with us because his behavior was so bad he was getting kicked …

I really can’t even count the number and types of allergy medicines I’ve experimented with over the course of the last eight years, but the list is extensive and, surprisingly, the ones I’ve found that work the best are these Walgreen knock-off products. I’m always a fan of generic …

While driving on my way to my grandmother’s house in the province, my nape started to ache and I had this pulsating headache that was hard to ignore. I knew instantly that I was having a hypertensive attack. Rather than risk driving while my head and nape hurt, I …

Loose motions can make life hell, it not just takes away the energy from the body but the frequent visiting of the toilet is very annoying most of the times. It takes away the water from the body and leaves you completely lifeless and drained. Loose motions are mainly …

My wife and I have had to use Express Scripts because that is a requirement of our health insuriance(Blue Cross), the requirement is the only reason that we are using express scripts, if we actually had a choice we would be getting our perscriptions locally at Krogers or Walmart. …

Lantus is an injection insulin for treating diabetes. It is a slow acting and long term insulin. Patients are required to take one shot daily. I found that Lantus works well in helping to control my diabetes.
Like other insulin, Lantus has to be stored in the …

I have been using Frontline Plus on my pets for some good 2 years now however I must say I love them when I started to use them but not so much anymore. They are a great parasite control treatment for my pet dog and cat however they lose …

For some reason I have had plenty of aches and pains the last few years. The worst aches were my backache and my toothache. For quite some time my mom was telling me to try BC powdered aspirin. She told me it provided fast relief. I hadn’t heard much …

Mylanta is my favorite heartburn solution.
Pain relief: This is one of the fastest working over-the-counter meds for when heartburn hits you hard. When I’m in a lot of pain, I need something that’s going to do the job. I’ve tried Zantac and a few other common ones, but they …

I have a few scars on my body from cuts and acne and so recently, I decided to try and even the look of them out. I did a little research and discovered that the best way to go this is to start applying a scar diminishing cream. …

Some oils and liniment are only for temporary removal of pain. I need something that temporary remove the pain that last for a month. I want to avoid having pain even just for a month. Moreover, pain in the muscle is cause by lack of stretching and exercising. If …

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 …

When I originally bought Excedrin, it was solely because it was the only medicine that works when I have a bad headache. What I’ve discovered recently is it is a product that is good for so much more.
A short while ago, I developed a bad case of gingivitis. This …

In my experience, Paroxetine (also known as Paxil), is not a medication that I would strongly recommend. It is used for the treatment of depression, anxiety, ocd, and panic disorder. Being on a dose of 20 mgs is not very high, but it’s where my experience lies. …

When I have had serious pains in the past, I have relied a lot of Tylenol and other acetaminophen products. I kind of steered away from these products for a while, until it felt like the other medicines were no longer working. I went to a nearby Wal-Mart store …

I have used a variety of Magnesium supplements but the majority of them were poorly absorbed. My doctor prescribed me Magnerot by Worwag Pharma and to my surprise, it does a great job. After taking these pills for three months, my body feels much better and they did treat my …

With all the flu going around in the world right now and people with weak immunity or tension full lives getting common cold all the time, it is a real nuisance. Having to lug around tissue boxes and wipes and getting no sleep at night due to nasal congestion. …