I am allergic to wasp, bee, hornet and yellow jackets stings. Whenever I am bitten, I apply ice immediately. If no ice is applied and I am bitten on the foot, in 30 minutes time my affected foot will swell to two times its normal size. …

My allergologist prescribed me with Nasonex along with Nasatapp or Aerius Tablets for every time my rhinitis acts up. The first time I used it, it took about 2 days before I could tell the difference and feel the effects. My initial dose was two sprays in the …

I received a bottle of Evengen Breast Enhancement pills on March 15 2007. I started using them that same day. Today is April second and I have to say that my breast have increased almost one full size. My husband was the first to notice the difference, I caught …

In the last 3 weeks, my youngest child has been complaining that her eyes are hurting and was demanding that she sees an ophthalmologist. I checked her medical records and indeed, saw that it is time for the annual check-up. Alas, medical appointments here have to be made well …

I found myself in need of an anti-diarrheal after dinner out with friends at a local restaurant, so I popped into a nearby CVS to see what was available.
My first instinct was to reach for Imodium, which I’ve used in the past with fairly good results. …

Efexor XR (Australia) or Effexor XR (USA)- Venlafaxine HCl - is an extended release antidepressant of the category SNRI - serotonin-noradrenaline(USA = norepinephrine) reuptake inhibitor.
I write with personal experience of this drug for over 3 1/2 years, and personal experience with most other classes and brands of antidepressants since …

I live in the mountainous region of the Philippines which is basically a tropical region. During the cold months which is from September to February I often suffer from allergic rhinitis especially during the early morning and late afternoon. My head nurse who happen to suffer the same problem …

This insulin is available in a vial and pen to be used in insulin pumps, syringes, and with pen needles for diabetic people. It’s onset is within 2-4 minutes from injection.
This insulin is fairly new and is a great switch form your regular Novalog/Humalog. We use it in my …

Everyone knows Penicillen and the magic it performs. It’s played a role in my life on three different occasions.
First, as a child, I had pneumonia. Back in those days, the doctors made house calls, which was ultra convenient. In truth, that week of illness was more …

I think one of the best inventions has been a medication drop to give to infants, because buying those big bottles of medications and then having to buy separate droppers and then you’re never quite sure how much to give. I always second guess situations like that, and so …

I recently had a chest cold and decided that I didn’t want the thing to get too out of hand. So I grabbed a box of Mucinex from my local drug store. I must admit that at first, I was a little confused as to which kind …

I’m going to tell you about a multivitamin that I take from time to time from a few years ago. Complex Redoxon is in its variety of orange flavor.
I trust in these vitamins because they are manufactured by Bayer laboratories, which has a deserved reputation for very many years, …

Gardening has always been my passion and I always loved taking care of my plants whenever I could take out time from my busy schedule. A few days back when I tried trimming the overgrown plants in my garden, I accidentally cut my skin on my right hand. The …

Ever since my daughter had her first cold, I’ve had problems with getting her to take her medicine. She is very particular about everything that goes in her mouth. Most of the time it is hard enough for me to get her to eat her food. I tried to …

I get headaches and migraines quite frequently. In a week, I usually get a migraine at least once if I am lucky. Sometimes more depending on the situation, stress levels, and my relaxation. I usually use Advil and it has been working so far. However, when I ran out …

Soma really does relief pain and relaxes muscles —“ so it does its job. It gives relief in about half an hour and I may forget about pain for some time. But it makes me so sleepy! I think the doctor should have told me of this side-effect and …

Walgreens Night Time Wal-Flu Severe Cold & Cough is an over the counter cold and cough medication that’s exclusively available at Walgreens stores for two dollars and forty cents. It’s basically the generic version of TheraFlu. Although nowadays I use more effective and long lasting over the counter medications …

I’m a reflux disease patient. For several months now, I have struggled with the symptoms of my illness. I would often be stressed because I like to eat a lot with my family and friends, love the taste of coffee and am also fond of seating in front of …

Suffering from the effects and symptoms of the common cold and the flu is almost as common as going to the bathroom. No matter what you do or where you go, you are likely to come into contact with someone who is feeling these symptoms, and they are likely …

My husband developed some acid reflux problems after the pattern of food and the timings at which he ate the food changed due to his work. This caused acid reflux a week ago. He had problems of reflux occuring at night time for the past one month. …

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 …

I always seen to run out of medication at the most inconvenient times. I mean, when I don’t have time to run a prescription down to the pharmacy, and wait for it. But, I have discovered that Walgreen’s Pharamacy, in Eureka, has been a great help to me.
At Walgreen’s …

For several years I was treated for acid reflux, or GERD, which is a condition where acid flows backwards from the stomach and into the esophagus, causing heartburn pain and damage to the esophagus. I ate what I wanted, except for when a week-long flare-up would occur, and …

I found that my throat was not progressing with my cold. I had been taking cold medicne and felt many of the symptoms subside, but not the pesky sore throat that I was dealing with. I decided to get some lozenges so I could work this pain away as …

When I was in college, I noticed that my hair was becoming thinner and thinner. I had dry skin and my nails were brittle. Confused by what was going on, I went to the doctor for a consult. I was then subjected to a set of blood tests to …

With a younger daughter that goes to school, a lot of germs get taken back to the house. It seems like someone is always sick. She gets a cold at least every six weeks and brings it back to me. I’m sick so often that I feel I am …

I had struggled with anxiety attacks for over 20 years. They began when I was a teenager. At times they were imobilizing, preventing me from doing and going where I wanted. My anxiety attacks made it difficult to make friends, meet people, feel comfortable getting a good job, and …

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 …

At certain times of the year, I find it very difficult to sleep with my allergies. I’ve taken drowsy and non-drowsy medicines before, but none have worked as well for me then Nyquil does. It has some interesting side-effects on me, but it has helped me rest at night. …

I have been using Tylenol PM for a number of years now. I have problems sleeping and suffer from migranes and headaches. If you use Tylenol PM often, it can get to be very expensive. Not anymore. I recently came across Exchange Select’s brand of Non-Aspirin PM. This is …

My mother had bought these capsules in Malaysia, for $13.5 USD a pack which contains 20 capsules. This medicine is used for fever, headaches, joint pains, and as a pain-reliever alone. It contains 500mg acetaminophen and every time I have a headache or feverish, I use this medicine alone, …

I was feeling a little bit of swelling in my hands and some tension pain started to develop. I knew it was because of some fluid around the wrist and knew that I needed to buy an over the counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug to relieve some of the tension …

Sinupret for kids is a natural remedy for colds and flus in children. It is made from plant extracts such as european elder, common sorrel, and cowslip. The claim the company that makes Sinupret, Bionorica makes is that this product supports the upper respiratory system, strengthens the …

Cloben G is a very effective cream to be used for variety of bacterial and fungal infections. It was prescribed by my pediatrician to my elder son who is 12 years old. He developed ring like rashes on right hand. When the first line of treatment with a homeopathic …

Headaches and body aches are a common thing these days in a normal man’s life. The more active a person the more does these different type of aches follow you. I am a very active person and have to take care of almost everything in my household from running …

Not too long ago, I had major surgery, a 4 1/2 hour operation. When I got back into my hospital room after the surgery, the pain was starting to get worse. After I cam out of the anesthesia and was able to drink water, the nurse asked …

Though I am still young, my body feels old. I guess it is because I am out of o shape. My muscles and joints ache on occasion. Sometimes the pain can get really bad. My knees were in the most pain of my life. They were aching and I …

My friend and I took the pills. Her cousin suggested her to take Mercillon since it is effective and affordable. She decided to take pills for family planning. She is married with three beautiful kids. After following finishing taking the pills for almost 3 weeks, she got her first …

I struggled with ADHD my whole life, it wasn’t until I was 16 that I was actually diagnosed. The diagnosis was enough of a relief, then I started taking Concerta, a methylphenidate medication for ADD/ADHD, and the results were wonderful.
I felt an improvement right away. I was more focused, …

I’m always hesitant to try 24 hour allergy medication, because they pretty much NEVER provide 24 hour relief, and that’s even including the prescription medications I’ve been given for my allergies. I was prescribed Allegra last year by my doctor, which is a one-a-day tablet, and six hours after …

I’m a frugal mother to the nth degree, and I have two children who are just now entering their teens and can start taking adult dosages of medications and we no longer have to keep a childrens version AND an adult version in the house at all times. This …

After being diagnosed with respiratory tract infection, my physician prescribed me of three different medicines namely Cefalexin, Mucobron and Iron Supplements. He told me to focus on my cough and buy Mucobron capsules good for five consecutive days and take it three times a day, once after each meal.
I …

I was diagnosed to have a mild Hypertension just about a month ago. My cardiologist have not prescribed anything for me to take except for Natrilix when after 2 weeks for laboratory tests proved i need to have a maintenance for the hypertension.
I am a person who does …

My husband gets skin cancers on his face, and every time his Dermatologist has to remove one of his spots, my husband comes home with a stitch or two on his nose or ear. His Dr. always tells him to use an ointment called Neosporin to help heal …

My family and I have used Neosporin products for as long as I can remember. Even when I was a very young child, Neosporin was the first item applied to any minor scrape or burn I may have acquired. A couple of months ago, my husband was …

I was having the worse coughing fit ever, I had been sick and had the flu for about 3 days now, and my coughing fit still would not stop. I had tried several antibiotics and cough medicines, either they be tablets, capsules, or syrup, they just didn’t work out …

Sometimes I seemed to get backed up, but I think this happens to everyone at some point or another. It doesn’t really happen to me often, but when it does, my stomach really hurts. I don’t like to feel abnormal, and I’m sure you don’t either. My mom told …

I suffered almost 9 years with my skin problem.First I thought I was having hormonal problem that cause my inflammatory skin disorder but after I undergo to ultrasound,it was all cleared and normal so my obstetrics and gynecology specialist referred me to dermatopathologist.My clinical diagnosis is …

I had the chance to use this heat wrap when I had a mild sprain on my back after I fell down in the bathroom. My sister in law recommended this product to me because she used it when she sprained her hip joint and it worked well …

The CVS in Chicopee located on Memorial Drive is one of the best CVS’s in Massachusetts for so many reasons. The main reason why this certain location is so great is because of the hours they are open. This CVS never closed, ever! They were open twenty four hours, …