Cymbalta was the second anxiety medication I tried taking. It had some really nasty side effects for me. I would have uncontrollable shaking, which reminded me of what it felt like when I had a panic attack and it made me feel even worse. I also felt really dizzy, …

I have found myself feeling backed up quite often lately. This is strange because I never really had to deal with this problem before. I think it may be because I don’t incorporate enough fiber and whole grains into my diet, but I have found myself to be very …

My skin is really sensitive and is very prone to acne. At one point, it go so bad that I had to visit my doctor in order to see if there was anything at all I could do about my skin. My acne had grown so much that I …

Equate Brand Naproxen Sodium pain reliever is Wal-Mart’s generic version of Alleve. I have been taking Alleve for many years to help relieve headaches and body aches, which worked really well. The only complaint that I had while using Alleve was the price—¦these pills were getting quite expensive.
At …

I am a strong believer in getting the flu shot every year. I have been getting the Flu Shot for the past four years and I have not gotten the flu once since receiving the shots. I was the one to get sick all of the time. I was …

I had a severe case of abdominal colic a few months ago which as can be described as on and off pain that seemed to be moving around within my abdomen associated with some unusual fullness within my stomach. I was also experiencing some nausea. To tell …

Cymbalta is an antidepressant, meaning it is usually prescribed to people who are suffering from clinical depression or bipolar depression. These conditions are characterized by an extremely unhappy mood, sometimes accompanied with mood swings. Bipolar depression and clinical depression are caused not by events, or at least not …

Rinocort is a nasal spray, which is used to cure or to control the cold allergy. I had the cold allergy few years back, and my doctor prescribed me to use the Rhinocort nasal spray which I have been using since 3 years and now I don’t get …

Who has not heard the famous slogan “Relief from indigestion, heartburn, diarrhea, and stomach upset.” on the Pepto Bismol commercials. It seems to be a bit ridiculous for a set of commercials but none the less their actually quite right. Pepto Bismol has been around for as long …

Though I hate being sick, I really hate drinking syrups and sucking on non working lozenges. They both seem to leave nasty aftertastes in your mouth and sucking lozenges can be time consuming. I personally like to try to take cold medicine in pill form if possible. I went …

When I had the worst cold, I bought a pack of Decolgen Forte from the nearest drugstore. This was a medication used for colds and available over the counter. One caplet of Decolgen Forte has Paracetamol 500 mg (for fever, headaches), phenylephrine HCl 10 mg (as a decongestant), chlorphenamine …

This is one of the essential first aid items that should always present in our medicine cabinet. My family and I have been using this for some time now and we still continue to patronize it because of its effectiveness in treating minor cuts and burns. I love how …

Stomach ache, and gastric problem is very common in many people, and I also face that kind of problem, especially when I eat too much, I really feel pain in my stomach, and also sometimes I suffer from gas problems. So, I took an advice from my physician, and …

As of now, my husband and I don’t have yet any plan of having a third child for financial reasons. That is why I decided to take oral contraceptive pill. And the Trust pill is the one that fits for me and for my health. I have been using …

Medised is an all-rounder, it eases teething pain,soothes pain and fever,and helps your child to sleep. this medicine is sugar free, colour free and alcohol free.
I have tried my 21 month old son with this medicine and although it really does do what it claims, getting your little one …

This has been a staple product in my bathroom cupboard for years. I remember first using this 20 years ago when I was recommended this and my sister had some as it was recommended to use on babies, and since she had a baby at the time then I …

After a nasty cold virus, the most prevalent lasting symptoms are a cough and a soar throat. To relieve these symptoms, people should look into Non-Mentholated Halls Breezers: Pectin Throat Drops. The drops truly cool and sooth dry, scratchy throats, coming in flavors which taste like candy.
As a company, …

A co-worker of mine began suffering heat flashes at work, and she showed up every day exhausted, saying that she had not slept very much because of night sweats and hot flashes all night long. She tried everything her doctor suggested, and finally began hormone replacement treatment, and nothing …

For all those people who doesn’t know aboutTramadol, it is supposed to be a non-addictive pain reliever and so very popular because of its non-addictive properties. In my quest of trying to find something to relief me from my chronic pain problems my doctor decided to prescribe me this …

These tablets are a lifesaver for all the symptoms of PMS and menstrual cramps. I take them at the first sign of cramps, and within about an hour my symptoms are gone. I usually will take them right when I get my cycle because cramps are sure to come …

Six months into my pregnancy, I had suddenly experienced a weird spotting. I was alarmed so I immediately consulted with my obstetrician gynecologist. She examined me and prescribed me Vagimycin. I had no idea what it was and she explained that it is a tablet that has to be …

There has been a skin whitening craze in the Philippines, and I have to admit that I am one of those who have bought and used Glutathione. What few people know is that glutathione is actually a good antioxidant, and that skin whitening is only one of its side …

I have been a diabetic patient for a very long time now. And in my years of having this illness, there have been several times that I have experienced my blood sugar levels to shoot up, especially when I munch on my favourite donut and chocolates. I know it’s …

A few years ago I had an anxiety attack and did not know what was happening. My Husband rushed me to the hospital and I thought that I was dying. My hands stiffened and I was hyper-ventilating. The nurses told me that I had to breathe or my organs …

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 …

I have used miralax both for myself and on children. In the United States where I live this product has only been over the counter for a few years. Before that it was only by prescription. Back when it was prescription I did use …

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 …

My allergies start acting up around fall and don’t stop until around summer! They are terrible and hard to deal with, I am always sneezing and I can never breathe right. I get all stuffed up one minute and then all runny the next. I could never …

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 …

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 always take Tempra Forte whenever I have the Flu or Trangkaso in tagalog. I don’t know but I have this mental thought that Tempra is for strong fevers. I haven’t tried the liquid solution of Tempra yet but I surely experienced the tablet form. Eversince I was a …

When my child was less than 1 year old she got a cold. It is her first time to caught a cold, we dont know what medicine to give to ease her congested nose, so my husband decided to buy medicine for cold for infants. The pharmacists recommended Disudrin …

I always stock on Paracetamol Biogesic at home and bring some with me when traveling. I trust on this product very much because it is doctor-recommended. It amazes me that this is the only medicine that is very safe to be taken by a pregnant woman. I, myself, a …

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 …

I have a lot of seasonal allergies which pop up through the year. Usually from the beginning of spring to the end of autumn my allergies can be extremely bad for long periods of time. A few years ago when I had almost a month of bad …

Calcium sandoz are the calcium tablets. These tablets are specially manufactured for the women of the age of 30 and above and even for the growing kids. As we all know the ladies loose the calcium in their bones after certain age and they need the additional …

I’m sure there isn’t a soul out there that hasn’t heard of Secrets, that hard candy-ish lozenges that will cause almost any sore throat to literally freeze in its tracks when that slick coolness coats its raw skin.
But thanks to my best friend who shared this tip with me, I …

I absolutely love to travel. I like to try out new foods, indulge in adventure and immerse in a culture that I have never before experienced. I have been to several countries in Southeast Asia to see what every country, ethnicity and their society has to offer. Of course …

Silent Night is a product made by Nature’s Way. I purchased this at Wegman’s. I was interested in trying this because the main ingredient in this over the counter sleep aid is Valerian. I have long used Valerian to help me to relax and to sleep.
Nature’s …

I have been taking Cimetidine, which is a generic of Tagamet, for almost two weeks now. My allergist actually prescribed it to me for hives even though it is mostly known for stomach related issues. I looked it up after I left the doctor’s office and sure enough, it …

I had a feminine itching and burning issue and my Pharmacist told me to buy an over the counter medication called Vaginex Medicated Cream. I hadn’t heard of Vaginex before as I usually get something on prescription when I have this problem, but my Pharmacist assured me not only …

I waded through mud and muck in order to get out of the village where I was stranded because of Typhoon Ketsana/Ondoy. I had no choice but to walk barefoot in waist-deep brown water littered with the debris of the typhoon. I could feel the sharp objects with my …

A while back I was suffering from really bad effects of too much gas in my stomach/intestines. I was desperate to find something to help and it had been going on for a couple weeks before I found this product. I did a lot of research on the internet …

Over the past two years, I’ve begun to experience headaches regularly. These can be mild irritants to all out make-me-curl-up-in-a-ball-and-cry type of headaches which are totally debilitating and keep me from functioning on any real level. Thankfully, these happen rarely, and usually it’s just a garden-variety headache. I’ve been …

Xanax is a prescription medication which can be used to treat panic disorder, among other things. Panic disorder is a distressing psychological problem which I have been learning to cope with for over 20 years. There are numerous medications available to alleviate the distress during panic attack, and one …

As a migraine sufferer I am well aware of the effectiveness of most over the counter pain relievers. Most over the counter pain relievers don’t really take the pain away from my migraines, but Motrin IB is different. It not only gives me relief from my migraine …

I have a husband and two kids, so at least a few times a year, one of us is sick with a cold or flu and we’re all pretty miserable people to live with during a time like that when we’re all congested and have sore throats and coughs. …

As a bit of a surprise for our oldest daughter, I decided to take my family out for dinner Friday evening (despite not really having the money to do that).
The dinner was pretty decent but, for some reason, during the course of it, I started developing a cough. And, …

Ever since I was a kid, I know that we never forget to buy Vicks VapoRub. It would always be stashed in one of our shelves in the kitchen area. It’s a clear and sticky ointment and it’s very effective and useful. When we were kids and we are …

My son had a transplant when he was 3 years old and was put on a whole slew of medicines. I was the donor, so I was not with him the first few days after the transplant. After we both got home I realized a huge difference …