Medicine Reviews
Cepacol Extra Strength Instant Relief Sore Throat Lozenges
I bought this from the local drug store for the sore throat that I have. The medicine I got from my regular doctor seems to have stop working for me or I simply needed a higher dose. Of all the sickness I could possible get; I dread sore throat and …
Equate Nasal Spray
I have recently been having a lot of problems with nasal congestion. I feel that these issues are due to the wind blowing constantly and dust irritating my nostrils. Though I like to keep my nose clear, I do not like taking allergy medications that make me drowsy. I …
Apidra Rapid Acting Insulin
I have fallen in love with Apidra rapid acting insulin. I’ve developed stomach problems. I can’t always finish the amount of food that I serve up to eat. It’s really tough figuring out just how insulin to take before a meal when I’m not feeling well. The Apidra rapid …
Lamisil: Tonail Fungus Treatment
Lamisil otherwise known as terbinafine is another way to treat toenail fungus problems. It is not my remedy of choice but in the past this has worked well for me. The reason I am not as thrilled with this is because its treatment period is about 4 months. You …
Closderm Cream Topical Corticosteroid
I had a tenacious case of seborrheic dermatitis last year, and it occurred once again on an unexpected part of my body: the upper back. It first captured my attention when I got out of the shower. My hand kept brushing on a scaly patch. It …
Aspirin 325mg
Aspirin is a fever reducer/pain reliever that is marketed under many different brand names. The most common is Bayer. The brand that I used and am reviewing is a generic brand called Certified. I purchased it at my local Dollar Store. I was impressed at first because for $1.00 …
Vicks BabyRub
My one year old son recently came down with a nasty cold, and was horribly congested to the point he wasn’t sleeping or eating properly. For colds, I always use Vicks Vapor Rub, but the rub at regular strength is not recommended for children. So, I picked up a …
Robaxin (Muscle Relaxer)
Being that I am a college student, and at that I am very petite, it’s really no surprise to me that I end up over working my muscles. I constantly have to carry heavy books when I walk to and from classes, I get sick of doing that! I …
Bactidol Oral Antiseptic
When I get sore throats, they usually are the worst kind, seeing how hot it is in our environment, and I do get coughs and colds regularly, thus making my throat really sore and painful. My sore throat usually are the kind that feels like there’s literally a needle …
Thomas Fleischmann, O.D. (Office of)
It had been three years since my last eye examination and with my insurance coming to an end, I thought I’d take advantage and get a new exam and an updated pair of glasses while I could. My insurer listed several possibilities, including the place I’d gone to …
Planetary Herbals Feverfew Head Aid
I have suffered from migraine headaches for most of my life. Some so painful I have had to be in the hospital, however I have been taking an herbal supplement called Planetary Herbal Feverfew Head Aid and I must admit I have only had one migraine headache while on …
Microzide 12.5 mg. (Hydrochlorothiazide- diuretic prescription drug)
My doctor normally writes a prescription for me for Lasix for water retention problems that affect me in relation to my monthly menstrual cycle.
When my blood pressure reading got a little higher than normal, he decided to take me off the Lasix (which I only used as needed) and …
Xanax
Everyone has a low point in there life. There is no shame of having to go on medicine to help improve your life. Im sure Xanax has helped millions, but it didnt help me much when I needed it. I felt the product was doing more …
Equate Extra Strength Pain Reliever (Acetaminophen)
As with most American households, our medicine cabinet is chock full of pain relievers, fever reducers, PMS pills and basically every kind of pill, powder or liquid that proclaim that they have the power of taking away pain and discomfort. And being that we live in a dry climate, allergies …
Liptor
Liptor is a tablet, when taken daily helps to reduce cholestral in the blood stream and thereby helping to prevent angina, strokes and heart attacks. It is to be taken when dieting.
I lost weight whilst taking this tablet. However, this was possibly due to the diet …
Daniel Woodland, Doctor of Dental Surgery
I don’t have a cavity or tooth decay. But last month of March, I felt this discomforting pain on my bitewings, that’s how they call it here. It was one of my molar teeth. If I am going to drink cold water or eat cold foods, …
Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu for People with High Blood Pressure
They aren’t kidding when it’s said that high blood pressure is the silent killer, because when I went to the doctor for the flu, I didn’t even know that I had high blood pressure. It was a pretty high 160/ 140 though, and my doctor wanted to watch me …
Periactin
I’ve been using Periactin for about a month now because about 3 months ago I underwent surgery, and I lost a lot of weight as an effect. I was at 107 pounds at 5 foot 8 inches and that made me really underweight. I didn’t like the way I …
Resurgen Orthopaedics Doctor Office
I recently have developed some low back pain and right leg pain. I became concerned because I could barely walk, and I am an active person. I decided to go to one of my friends orthopaedic doctor who helped her with back symptoms.
Resurgens Orthopaedics is …
Brauer Joint and Muscle Cream
I suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis so I experience times when different joints flare up and leave me in a lot of pain. I was recommended Brauer’s Joint and Muscle Cream which is a homeopathic cream.
It contains homeopathic tinctures of among others Arnica, Hypericum, Ruta …
Naklofen - pain relief gel
I am frequently having pain in my left leg (which lasts for about 14 days) and doctors said that there is nothing to be done with it, that pain has no disease background but is purely muscular-skeletal pain so only anti pain creams would help. There are quite a …
Accutane
Accutane is one of the strongest anti-acne drug there is so you will first be sent to a dermatologist because other family physicians will not prescribe this. This drug is pretty expensive - a couple hundred dollars but if you are covered by the insurrance, then you are good …
Ortho Tri-Cyclin Birth Control Pill
I got a year’s worth of Ortho Tri-Cyclin for free from Planned Parenthood about 5 months ago. I haven’t gotten pregnant since then, so it’s doing it’s main job! But in other ways, I don’t really have any complaints about this birth control.
The pills are small, like most other …
Hemostan 500mg Capsule
I have been experiencing a heavy bleeding for about one and a half months. At first, I thought that it’s just a common irregularities of my monthly period , but later on I was really bothered when I found out that it doesn’t stop and rather extended for a …
LANTUS SoloSTAR insulin pen
I have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. MY doctor prescribed Lantus, a long acting basal insulin that is injected thru needles and syringes. I have been using Lantus and I am very satisfied with its result. MY glucose levels are getting better each day with the help of …
Tenuate Dospan diethylpropion hydrochloride 75 mg Tablets
After a bad experience with another diet drug, Fastin, my doctor prescribed Tenuate Dospan. Tenuate is also similar to amphetamine drugs and like amphetamines it decreases or eliminates the appetite.
I had severe side effects from Fastin, so it was my doctor’s hope that the Tenuate Dospan, which …
Halls Sugar Free Mountain Menthol Mentho Lyptus Cough Drops
Feeling under the weather can start to take its toll on me. I have been feeling pretty badly lately and have had a severe cough that I just couldn’t get rid of. I purchased a couple of packs of cough drops to suck on so that I could relieve …
Retin-A Cream
Retin-A is an integral part of my over-forty skin care routine. I have been using Retin-A for about five years. My doctor originally prescribed Retin-A to treat some acne I was experiencing. It does work well for me for acne prevention also small applications to areas …
Up & Up Epsom Salt for Bodyaches
I have dealt with more than one or two body aches in my lifetime. I have had problems with my hands the most, in recent times. I hate this pain because it always radiates through my back and shoulders. I get tired of using a million and one pain …
Klacid antibiotic for lung infection
Klacid with the main antibiotic ingredient Clarithromycin was prescribed for lung infection for my toddler son. The pediatrician suspected lung infection due to high body temperature and phlegm, cough and runny nose. It is a chalky suspension which is white in colour with granules similar to powdered …
Carmex Medicated Lip Balm
Some people may not see lip balm as medicine. If you have a problem with really dry chapped lips, it is definitely medicine. I don’t have a particular lip balm that I use. I usually just try to keep my lips moisturized with something. I live in the desert …
Dulcolax Laxative
I usually use a brand of laxative that is very hard on the stomach. I was looking for a laxative that would relieve my constipation, but still get the job done. I came across Dulcolax at the local drug store and decied to give it a try. I paid …
Mucinex Expectorant, Bi-Layer Tablets
I am one of those unfortunate adults who never had there tonsils taken out of a kind and should have. As I got older I was catching more and more throat infections and all of the mucus would move down to my chest. I would catch bronchitis and even …
Dermatix Scar Remover
I used to have flawless skin, but a couple of years ago I got a three-inch cut on my foot because of ill-fitting footwear. The wound was very deep, with disgusting pus coming out of it, but I thought it would heal just like the other cuts I have …
Cerebrofort Gold
Another product that you can find from Kalbe Farma co. Cerebrofort Gold is a kind of multi-vitamin supplement that you can give for your kids. Actually, most people give this Cerebrofort Gold to their kids because they have eating problem with their kids. As you know, some small kids …
PHENTERMINE
Phentermine is a an appetite suppressant prescribed by doctors for weight loss. It works best when paired with other medicines. You might remember when it was paired with fenfluramine and marketed as FenPhen.
Although FenPhen was found to be dangerous phentermine by itself is perfectly safe when …
Fourderm anti-bacterial cream
Fourderm an anti bacterial cream ,by CIPLA ,for side patches is really a wOnder cream .It’s the best anti-bacterial cream and would highly recommend It to people suffering from prolonged side patches and itching .It’s one of the most unhealthy and terribly uncontrollable and Just can’t do any thing …
Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) Mucolytic
Last week at work was just stressful. There were so many deadlines that I had to meet. There were also several tasks that had to be presented and numerous seminars that I had to attend. I was getting only 3 hours of sleep at night and the lack of …
Cipro antibiotic
When I developed a serious case of bronchitis after a flu episode, I was given a prescription for Cipro antibiotic to take for two weeks. When I read the leaflet included in the bag, I got a little worried about the strength of this drug and its many …
AERIUS
These little blue tablets are supposed to provide you with non-drowsy relief from your allergies for 24 hours.
Well, they do work, but only for about 8 hours. Then you start sneezing a bit again. However, out of all the over the counter medications for allergies I have …
May & Hettler Optometrist
I just found this eye doctor through my insurance. I went to them because they were the closest preferred provider. But I am so glad I chose them! Every single person I have dealt with has been extremely friendly and helpful. Even the people who took my information on …
Darvocet Pain Killer Medication
Darvocet is a pain killer which I was prescribed recently prior to a dental visit. I was in considerable pain from a bad tooth, and my doctor prescribed Darvocet and some penicillin in the hopes of preventing an abscess before I got to have my tooth removed. The Darvocet worked …
CVS Non Drowsy Allergy Relief
I recently went by a friend’s house who has cats. I knew that I was always slightly allergic to cats, but it was always manageable. When I come in contact with cats, my eyes water, I sneeze, cough, and get a scratchy throat. Usually, as soon as I am …
Zantac 75
The antacid Zantac 75 literally saved me from a lot of heartache and pain. Heartburn has been a serious problem for me for years. It gets tiring and frustrating taking antacids after you already feel the heartburn. A lot of these antacids reduce the symptoms, but don’t get rid …
Prozac
I have had anxiety problems off and on for years now. The last time I went to the doctors he gave me prozac. It took away all of my anxiety problems and didn’t cause any other anxiety problems. The only thing that I did notice a little bit was …
Wart remover-Compound W Fast Acting Gel
Compund W fast acting gel wart remover is a great product. It works quickly, is easy to apply and priced nicely. The gel is so much nicer that the liquid acid which runs all over the wart and onto the surrounding skin. The gel stays exactly …
Ambien
Ambien works very well for a short duration of time, the common side effect to look out for is sleepwalking. This is a real sideeffect even if you have no pass history of sleepwalking. In my personal usage of this medicine 3 months into using the drug …
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a very respected hospital in the Sacramento area. My entire family has had dealings with this facility for one reason or another for decades, so there are several experiences to draw on for this review.
Basically, I have only positives to report about …
Edward Hospital
Edward Hospital is a state-of-the-art, excellent hospital. In my experience, the nursing staff is one of the finest. They can’t do enough for you! Clean linens, fresh water several times a day, cable TV, wi-fi access, terrific food–it sounds like I’m describing a hotel. In the …
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