A decade and a half has passed since I was diagnosed with Diabetes. Frankly, I went into a state of depression after my doctor explained me this condition. The fact that this didn’t have any cure, made me feel hopeless. At first I thought the symptoms were minor and …

There is nothing I hate more than the feeling of constipation. That is why I keep Exlax in the medicine cabinet in my home. I purchase Exlax at the grocery store for $16.99 for 90 pills. I know that sounds like a lot of money, but when I am …

Bactine First Aide Liquid is generally used for cuts and burns. It relieves the pain of the cut or burn and kind of gives it a numb feeling so that it won’t bother you while it is healing.
I personally use if for my bellybutton piercing. When I first got …

Two years ago I fell ill. The doctors did many tests on me and said I had a virus - similar to mononucleosis and it would go away. It took three months to go away but after that I was left with fatigue and pain.
I was …

Xanax is a small medication used for the treatment of anxiety and panic disorders. It comes in several different strengths. I have tried 0.25 mg, the 0.5 mg dosage, and the 2mg dosage. All of them have different effects.
I take xanax on occasion to treat anxiety. I started …

Our house was being repaired so my husband and I would go to the old house to see what needs to be kept and what needed to be thrown out. We had a lot of trash and old stuff, and opening the old closets that housed things for over …

Anytime that I can purchase the generic or store brand of a product, I do. I read the label and compare the ingredients side by side. Most of the time, the only difference is the texture or the container, applicator or dispenser.
I keep a tube of Equate …

Whenever I affect normal fever I use one paracetamol 650 tablet, that gave relief from the fever but once I affect severe fever with body pain. I consulted with a doctor he prescribed Ace- Proxyvon tablet and dosage one tab twice daily for four …

I have been suffering from acne since I was in middle school. Even when I reached college, the acne continued. By now, my peers’ faces had cleared up but I was not so lucky. The acne began to get so bad it affected my self esteem. It did not …

Like many people, I’ve had anxiety attacks. It can be very uncomfortable to get these attacks. It makes you feel frighened even if there is no reason for it. For those of you who get them, you know how uncomfortable these attacks can make you feel. I …

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 purchased Zicam Cold Remedy Chewables in the Strawberry flavor after I heard that one of the Today Show hosts on NBC used this product and felt that it worked. My husband got a cold and I felt sure I would get it since we obviously live in …

I am one of those people prone to headaches, migraine and colds. Usually, my first recourse is White Flower Embrocation Oil, also called White Flower Oil or Hoe Hin Pak Fah Yeow. This oil is composed of menthol, methyl salicylate, eucalyptus oil, camphor and lavender.
White Flower Oil was …

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 …

In my general practitioner career, I attend different kinds of patients. One evening, a person came with his 24 years old son with complaint of depression. He had history of love failure. His father complain that he remains lonely, not interested much in talking and eating. Mostly remains …

Pure & Clear by Nelsons is a tablet treatment that I only recently idly flipped through and bought. This was done at my local Lamb’s Market in Portland, OR. This treatment appeared to be simplistic, although just like many others it could be bought in a set. An assortment …

As my pregnant sister and I were shopping for hospitals years ago, trying to find a good birthing hospital, we came across different hospitals that are truly deserving of our appreciation. Although we ended up in a different hospital, because of health insurance acceptability reasons, I cannot help admiring …

It amazes even me sometimes the kinds of products I come across. I like to try new products on a regular basis mostly because I just never know what’s going to work better than others. Any time someone in the house gets sick, I typically pick up something different, …

America’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses is an eyecare center that provides several services in one convenient stop - eye exams, glasses shopping, and contact lens care can all be performed in any one store. The nearest location to me was on Carl D Silver Parkway, in the Central …

Phentermine also known as Apidex or Suprenza is a weight loss supplement that aids in weight loss and weight management. Anyone who has struggled with weight loss and consulted their doctor about a prescription has probably been introduced to this drug. Phentermine curbs your appetite and increases your energy. …

My husband started taking medication for high blood pressure since a few months now. The first medication prescribed to him by the cardiologist was Aprovel. It was a strong medication because he got dizzy spells from taking it even at a low dosage. The doctor reevaluated the treatment and …

Few days ago, I had a little wound in my toe. But I did not really give any attention to it. I thought it will cure by it self if I keep it clean. But I was wrong. The more I walk the bigger the wound grow. So I …

I always prepare Schiff children multivitamin chewable at home. I give this medicine to my child every day and serve as a multivitamin for a better growth. Actually, I’ve been using it since two months ago, after my son was three years old. This is because at this age, …

When it comes to medicine, I’m very cautious. I like to know what I’m getting into and what I’m putting into myself. I want to talk one of the nastiest things I’ve dealt with when it comes to my feet. I had a wart on the bottom on my …

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 …

I tried the Wal-Zyr all-day tablets a while back, and found that they didn’t really last all day like they claimed, and lost their effectiveness by the time my symptoms kicked into overdrive at night, and sometimes, the effectiveness seemed to be dependant on how often I was inside …

This liquid suspension comes in a glass bottle of 100 ml. and is made by Adcock Ingram of South Africa. This medication was prescribed by the doctor when both of my kids had the horrible cold during the peak Southern hemisphere winter months (June-July 2009). It is …

Synogis injections are given to infants during the first five months they are alive after birth when born prematurely. These injections are not cheap and usually cost about $2-$3,000 per shot without insurance. Yea, they cost a pretty penny. They are, however, prescribed by physicians to …

Tixylix cough&cold medicine is used to soothe coughs,clear congestion and relieve runny noses. It contains Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 20mg, Clorphenamine Maleate 2mg and Pholcodine. Also contains Glycerol, sorbitol, sodium, saccharin, sodium benzoate, propylene glycol.
I use this medicine for my 21 month old son and it never fails to deliver, however, …

I’ve suffered some serious issues with allergies over the course of the last five years that just seem to be getting consistently worse every year they occur. This year, they didn’t really start bothering me until about September, and usually it’s gone in the winter, but the sinus congestion …

At the beginning of this month I got some fever plus some slight pains and I did not want to take any tablets so I was prescribed for Ibugesic plus Syrup. This syrup contains Ibuprofen and Paracetamol and is formulated as a suspension.
I noticed that this syrup worked so …

My son is 3 and half years old. He is very naughty and plays in the open ground a lot. He is having a very bad habit of licking his fingers all the time, which is really not a good thing at all. Because of this …

For every person, allergy is a nightmare when it strikes. I am very particular in caring for my skin, so much so that I could probably assess each pore, in every inch of my skin. A radical change certainly freaks me out. I think everyone who …

I have read so many reviews about Dr Bach Rescue Remedy spray on many different sites, and at some point in time I decided to give it a try to see what the hype was all about.
Initially I had intended to get the product in form of drops, …

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 oftenly use Advil PM when minor aches and pain are keeping me awake during my sleep. When I have some difficulties to sleep because of the reasons mentionned previously, I take one or two pills and here it is, I can sleep. It’s working very fast so I …

I have had a really nasty wet cough and some chest congestion and I needed a homeopathic medicine to help treat it because I didn’t want anything to strong. I must say I tried Boiron Chestal Honey Homeopathic Cough Syrup the other day to help relieve my coughing and …

I started taking Ambien at the 10mg dosage when I was merely 16 years old due to severe insomnia. This drug is widely prescribed and I can almost guarantee that at least one member of your extended family takes this medication. Insomnia is an extraordinarily widespread illness yet many …

I have tried this tube of Retin-A Vitamin A Micro Gel since I had a few pimples and scars on my face, it’s said that this is really good for acne scars because it prevents future breakouts and causes clogged pores to loosen. I had the 0.1% strength as …

This review is for my fellow job applicants both locally and abroad.
As we all know, before we finally get employed, the company is requiring us to take pre-employment medical examination. And I’ll show you the step by step process at Angelus Medical Clinic in VA Rufino, …

Paxal, generic name Peroxitine, is used to treat depression as well as generalized anxiety disorder. The starting dosage is usually around 10 miligrams but can be raised if needed. This type of antipressant can be obtained through your primary care physician or a psychiatrist. As with most medications, it …

I really like these transparent antibacterial patches, they are a great way to clean your skin by nighttime. I however do not use them for »big« zits because they are well not that effective to be honest and I have found products that are way better for taking care …

I used to think there was only one kind of Benadryl product and it was for allergies and that was it, and you didn’t have any options as to what kind of sinus or allergy medication you’re looking for. Not it comes with all kinds of different variations, like …

The Bethlehem Towne Apothecary, located in Bethlehem, CT, is a great little store in a quaint little town. The Apothecary is more of a gift shop mixed with a pharmacy. It serves as Bethlehem’s only pharmacy. On any given day you can always find a few …

I’ve been using Halls as a child, but I’ve always hated them. that cherry flavor they have was horrid! But, now I buy the Halls Fruit Breezers in Cool Berry and I enjoy them so much more. they aren’t sickly tasting like nasty medicine, and instead, …

Diclowin Plus is one of the best pain killer around and can be used by people of all age. It is readily available over the counter on all the medicine stores and even an small medical store keep this medicine. Usually a pain killer has side effects but Diclowin …

When my shoulder pain first started to get more intense, I found myself looking for a treatment that is mild and to the point. I don’t like to overmedicate myself and wanted something to get rid of the pain. I have always thought that Ibuprofen tablets do okay for …

I’m an active person. I usually work out 3 hours in the gym and after that, I even jog on the treadmill after. But I get an asthma attack every now and then—”and this illness tends to be a liability for me. It stops me from enjoying the things …

We have a boat fishing trip and as much as I love going out on the sea I get motion sickness all the time. I would start to feel so dizzy and start to vomit like there’s no tomorrow. Thus I am always looking for great product that would …

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 …