My husband and I have a difference of opinion when it comes to the best cold medicine out there (or one of the best anyway). When he’s sick and asks me to get him something from the store, my first instinct is always to bring home the TheraFlu packages …

There are hundreds of over the counter pain relievers, cold and allergy medicines out there and it can be daunting sometimes to walk through a drug aisle trying to decide what to buy. With most people when they find a brand they like they tend to stick with it. …

Omeprazol is a stomach protector used mainly to avoid stomach ulcers, protecting it from, for example, aggresive medicines, or even to help in the healing process when you have a stomach problem. It comes in pills, so it’s pretty easy to take, and you don’t need to worry about …

I was prescribed Percocet as a pain reliever to help relieve pain that is associated with my severe migraines. I was supposed to take one pill when I felt the onset of pain. I only used this medication for a short period of time because I did …

Before leaving for my honeymoon last November, I was paranoid about getting sick (as are most brides!). I wanted to stay calm and take propper care of myself to be sure I didn’t catch any germs. We invested a lot of money into Saint Lucia, our honeymoon destination, and …

Sometimes, my daughter will come home from school with a present for me, usually whatever bug that has been going around amongst her friends. She hardly ever gets sick, but seems to be a carrier and brings it straight to me. The nastier bugs she brings is …

Bipolar Depression is nothing to fool around with, and I genuinely feel empathy for all who battle this life-long disease. While many medications that treat this chemical imbalance have extremely undesirable side-effects, a new medication to hit pharmacy shelves is called Abilify, and it supposedly has less tenacious …

I have always wanted to own a pet. But my allergy stops me from owning one. Recently, I made up my mind and decided to buy one from the pet store. It’s a cute female Shih Tzu that’s 3 months old. Since I only rent a small condominium, I …

It’s actually fun to do mountain trekking with my friends, especially when we take the more challenging route uphill. It’s more tiring but definitely rewarding since I know that it’s good for my health plus its excellent cardiovascular workout. Before actually leaving home, I make sure that I have …

I had just reviewed another Walgreens product that was mucus relief for singus congestion and had been amazed that it also cleared up some of the chest congestion as well, and I was starting to feel all over better. When I asked my husbadn to pick up some more, …

Straterra is supposed to have benefits over other ADD meds because it is a non-stimulant. A lot of people have unwanted side affects from Adderall/Ritalin types associated with stimulants (like increased heart rate/bp, irritiability, nausea). It’s especially recommended for kids, because you especially don’t want to load them with …

In almost every drugstore, it only requires a terse question to ask the pharmacists what kind of laxative is good, rather bestselling. And the straightforward answer would be Bisacodyl. Maybe, the most abundant brand of this laxative is Dulcolax —“ the name is probably more definitive to …

I rarely take antibiotics for anything, mainly because I am convinced that most illnesses are viral, and taking antibiotics is not only unnecessary and expensive, but it is dangerous as it causes antibiotics to lose their effectiveness. This last month, I became sick with a stomach, head, sinus, chest, …

I have been taking Vicks Nyquil for colds and coughs for years. Even when I was a kid, that’s what my mom always gave me when I was sick. It’s well know that Nyquil is effective in reieving cold and flu symptoms plus helps you sleep. Recently I …

Calpol Sugar Free Infant Suspension is one of the staple medicines for many mothers up and down The UK and I am one of them. I have two children, one aged 6 months and the other aged 3 years. Over the time I have had them I have used …

A few weeks back I encountered a terrible accident. It so happened that when in a hurry I tried lifting the hot water vessel from the gas stove, it suddenly slipped off my hands. Even though I did try my best to move away from it, some of the …

The substance called dimenhydrinate - best known by its brand name, Dramamine - is usually sold for motion sickness and other nausea-inducing conditions. (N.B. You may or may not know this, but ginger works at least as well if not better against nausea - and it has many positive side …

I have given my share of criticism about the local Shopko store here in Beaver Dam. But, I wanted to take a few minutes to praise their optical center; simply because I truly enjoyed my experience there.
A couple of weeks ago, my oldest daughter work up with a left …

I had gotten really sick a few months ago. I had this cough that just wouldn’t let up. I coughed so much that I ended up bruising a rib. I couldn’t get comfortable enough to sleep. It was really rough and I was really suffering.
So I realized that I …

As many probably know Pepto Bismol Extra Strength is a thick, pink liquid used to treat a variety of gastric disturbances, including heartburn, indigestion,upset stomach, nausea and diarrhea.
What I like about this liquid is that depite its horrible taste and texture, it definitely works.As long as you take the …

I take aspirin for aches and pains, so when I hurt my back I figured I would take a couple of aspirin for the pain. The pain wasn’t very severe, so I thought my usual two aspirin would do the trick. I was disappointed to realize that we had …

Alprazolam is under the class of drugs called benzodiazepines. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety. It is used to relieve anxiety, nervousness,and tension associated with anxiety disorders. It’s also used to treat panic disorders. This is unusuable strong and fast acting. This …

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 …

When I suffered severe anti-anxiety attacks several years ago, I was prescribed Xanax (along with another medication). I initially took five milligrams of Xanax up to four times per day. The medication was absolutely wonderful in curbing my anxiety attacks; however, it made me very sleepy. At …

I highly recommend this pain reliever because it is very effective. I take this capsule for dysmennorhea or headache. I prefer to take it than other capsules with a generic name of Mefenamic acid. This is one of my tested and trusted medicine. It would only take …

So i started using this stuff last summer and I am not sure how id swim so much without it! Last summer i got swimmers ear in both ears, one week after another and ah was it painful. It is a horrible feeling, i had to be out of the …

I prefer Oral Albendazole tablet for single or mixed type of intestinal parasite infection. There are different types of intestinal parasites, commonly- roundworms, whipworms, threadworms, hookworms, tapeworms etc. Though every body prone to infected by these worms, but children are major victims because less care for hygiene, get easy …

I have been suffering from year round Allergic Rhinitis. This time since I could not bear it any longer because the symptoms are getting worse, I finally decided to go to the doctor and get this over and done with.
Upon checking me up, the doctor prescribed a nasal spray …

Prednisone is a word many people with chronic illness do not want to hear. It is a serious drug with many serious side effects, and the goal for many with inflammatory conditions is to stay away from it.
I have mostly felt the same way, having known …

My youngest daughter has been telling me for the past days that she is not feeling good. I think it was because of the travelling we were doing in the past month and the frequent change of environment. In addition, the weather has really been funny lately (especially for …

Recently I had a headache and couldn’t sleep. Ive taken many other sleep aids and/or pain relievers before, and typically I get “so-so” results. I could only find Advil PM in my house that night. I had never used it before, but decided to give it a try. I took …

When I get really bad neck and shoulder stiffness and pains, I like to use the Arnicare Arnica Gel. I find it really helps soothe away my pains and stiffness naturally without harsh pain relieving pills. I even like that it does not have any fragrance or colorings in …

I had had some success taking the cvs brand of dairy aides and decided, since this was about the same price, at about $10 a bottle for 32 capsules. The cvs brand came with 120 but you had to take three at a time with every dairy product you …

Combined oral contraceptive pill helps me in two different ways. One, when I was in my teen age and second on my married life. On my teen age, I have irregular cycle problem and on my married life already we prefer for …

Previously, when I felt the onset of a cold virus, I would drop an Airborne supplement into a six ounces glass of water and drink it. But this month, severe symptoms of a cold overtook me before I had time to react. So, my friend gave me some Zicam …

If you know anything about acne treatment then you probably have heard that Retina-A is a cure all for problems that are related to acne. This includes acne scars as well as the existence of blemishes and pimples on your face. This is something that I was promised by …

I was prescribed Erogel Suspension a while back when I went to the doctor with some tummy problems. This solution can be bought over the counter without a prescription if needed and it isn’t harmful to my knowledge.
Erogel Suspension is supposed to cure your tummy from feeling bloated and …

My mother is 75years of age suffering from left knee joint pain. Orthopedic surgeon after x-ray examination diagnosed it as degenerative changes in left knee. Along with other analgesic and other drugs he advised Lubrijoint Plus tablets. It is good suppliment for bone and for flexibility of joint. One …

I’m all about the all natural way of doing things. Some times I am, I mean really there comes a time where you have to step back and try something new. I had never had a Ricola cough suppressent a day in my life. And I have never wanted …

My husband and I recently took our daughter to the Emergency department of the IWK Children’s hospital in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The IWK is pretty well reknowned locally and is hailed as being one of the best health care facilities for children east of Toronto.
I was shocked when we …

I always like to keep a small stock of painkillers handy for dealing with minor aches and pains. In my case, it is headaches which tend to cause the most grief - I am lucky enough not to be afflicted by the terrible migraines which some people have to …

I only tried Ascof Lagundi Cough Medicine when a couple of free samples were given at our workplace. I had about 3 samples of this taken home about 3 months ago. It was not me who used the product, but we gave it to my niece who was only …

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 …

We like to have the all natural thing going on but there are times when we have to shop over the counter. My wife was dealing with a urinary tract infection and there was no way for us to get in to see the doctor any time soon …

I’m writing a review for Pepcid, which is normally taken as a treatment for over production of acid, as in ulcer disease or GERD.
I have GERD, but my recent use of Pepcid was not to treat that condition—“ but rather as a supportive treatment for an allergic …

I have moderate allergies every year and with those allergies come a variety of symptoms ranging from sneezing and watery eyes to a stuffy nose and headaches. I actually first saw Zyrtec 24 hour allergy tablets at my local Wal-Mart for about 10 dollars for a small bottle of …

Levaquin is a great super antibiotic. It is especially good for pneumonia, however lately doctors use it for really severe infections. I found it to work great, however it can only be taken for 7 days and I noticed after day 3 of one dose daily, that …

I do not often have problems passing stool, but it does happen on occasion. I don’t enjoy the feeling of constipation and know that it can make a person very miserable. Tired of straining and feeling like my stomach was tight, I decided to buy something to treat the …

As embarrassing as it is to admit; I have a gas problem. This is especially true when I eat spicy or very rich foods. It is so embarrassing and there have been times that I just was unable to hold it in and embarrassed myself and my husband …

Few years ago, I tried to use Apisate tablets to help me with my diet program. I need to lose some weight and a friend of mine recommended this tablet since she could lose her weight with the help of Apisate tablets.
I went to the pharmacy store and …