Ibeprofen 800 MG tablets are a drug available only by prescription for the treatment of severe pains and the management of those pains. This drug is much like the over the counter version but it is a lot more powerful which is why you can only get it from …

I tried Mucinex Max Strength Tablet to help relieve a terrible cold that I had that lasted over a week. I had such a bad cough and was extremely congested that I was unable to get rid of mucus. I had a constant cough, but was unable …

I have a lot of wood flooring and tile in my house and I have developed a tendency to walk around barefoot. At first I saw no issues with my feet but four months later my feet were in terrible condition. Even my podiatrist was surprised at how old …

I have a very bad habit of biting my tongue accidentally. I usually do it hard, and this usually leads to formation of very painful ulcers on my tongue. These make it very difficult for me to eat, and also make me generally uncomfortable during the day. When …

I don’t really suffer form sinuses, but have found myself dealing with a runny nose and watery eyes because of the constant weather change where I live. I hate dealing with nasal congestion almost more than anything because it never stops at congestion. Then I also have to deal …

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 …

About twenty years ago while living in Florida, I noticed one of my toenails turned yellow. Soon after that my previously straight toenail started growing in an unusual way. It was indicative of what I had noticed as ugly on some older people’s feet. But I …

I began using the NuvaRing two months ago after seven years of using several different brands of birth control pills. NuvaRing is different because it requires attention only once a month, unlike birth control pills, which depend on you remembering to take them every single day. With …

Metropolitan Hospital is one of the more advance medical facilities in Manila. This hospital has endeared itself to my family already for reasons that my sister and I were born here and that practically my whole family has experienced being confined here although not a good thing.
The Metropolitan …

Whenever I occasionally get constipated, I normally use laxatives. One of my best laxatives is known as Miralax. It’s not only me who prefers to use this drug but also my family members.
This medicine called Miralax is used in treating constipation. I like this bulk forming agent because …

Indian Food and acidity are like brothers and sisters and to cope with it we need to have a good medicine in our first aid box and in our family it is Gelusil tablet which we prefer the most.
Gelusil tablets are the best because it gives almost instant relief …

I had recently come back from vacation and I had one of the worst sunburns. On the last day of our vacation, I decided that I really wanted to get lots of sun, so I remained in the sun all day. Between the sun reflecting on the water, and …

I’m the type of person who’s very dependent on taking medicines and I’m always on the go. So even a slight cold would really bother me. I’m not against the belief of letting colds heal naturally with the traditional chicken soup and taking lots of fluids but …

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 …

As a special education teacher/ Occupational Therapist, I have a number of students taking Ritalin. Most of them are children with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and those with autism. Ritalin is said to be a central nervous system stimulant. Based on my observation, my students who is under …

I had received Releve Cream and spray a couple of months ago and used it for minor aches and pain. However, on this particular occasion it really proved its value. My husband came home from work one Friday evening barely able to walk. A piece of …

Loratadine Antihistimine is a generic brand of allergy medicine designed to stop sneezing, runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, and other allergy symptoms. It is available over the counter without prescription. I tried using the Loratadine allergy medicine for weeks and it did very near nothing for me. I …

I went to this clinic for my prenatal care when I was pregnant with my first child and based on my overall experience, I can say that the services they offered were not what I hoped it was. This clinic was referred to me by my insurance company and …

I was staying in Bangalore before I moved to Boston. I was pregnant while in Bangalore. With no information on hand about the hospitals, I just stepped in on a Sunday morning into Manipal hospital.
To my surprise the registration was immediate and a matter of 10 minutes. The receptionist …

I used this over the counter prenatal vitamins during my first pregnancy before my doctor gave me a prescription for prenatal vitamins and I should say it was pretty good. It was composed of 2 tablets to take once a day, one as a multivitamin and the other one …

Costa drugs is a family owned pharmacy that has been around for many years. It is very quick at getting your prescriptions ready, rather the CVS or Riteaid. Due to them not having the high tech computers, they could have your prescriptions ready in about 5-10 minutes. …

The drug adderall is used as a stimulant and found also to use for attention deficit syndrome in children. I myself took the drug to control my sleepiness as I suffer from narcolepsy which is the uncontrollable urge to fall asleep at inappropriate times. I found after …

There are several different forms of Mucinex–plain Mucinex, Mucinex D, Mucinex DM, and Mucinex for kids (in different varieties of course). Today, we’re going to cover the tablet forms of Mucinex and Mucinex DM.
I have been using Mucinex for about five years now to help a chronic condition, …

This is the only alcohol free, sugar free, colorings free, pleasant tasting and non-sedative cough syrup that my husband could find at the drugstore pharmacies. It was the only safe cough syrup that I could use during my pregnancy.
I had been lucky to not have any illnesses during …

It was last year when I got severe headache, dizziness, and light headedness. When I got these attacks, they lasted for than two hours and I immediately went to visit a doctor. The doctor diagnosed me and told me I had vertigo. I never knew what vertigo was but …

I am so angry with Tylenol manufactures right now you have no idea. I have been using this product for years. I have had some serious issues with my sinus and with that being said I relied of Tylenol Sinus Congestion medicine. This medicine has done me some major …

I am a mother of two boys and a house wife. My youngest is 5 while the older one is 7 years old.
My youngest son is allergic to shrimps; when ever he eats that he always gets allergic reactions on his skin. Once in a family gathering my son …

I was recently sick with the onset of a chest cold, and my daughter had a package of Mucinex which she gave to me to use. She swears by Mucinex. She uses it all the time.
About Mucinex:
** Musinex is a Bi- layer extended release tablet. This is a 12 …

Before I wasn’t comfortable traveling far from home. I hate it when I ride in a bus with a/c and the smell is too awful, I tend to vomit or feel the nausea. I also feel Nausea whenever I am in a crowded place like when I am shopping …

It’s a shame to admit that I used to wet my bed when I was a child. My mom often got annoyed whenever that happened. At times I got punished, other days, I got scolded big time! I remember that I had a really hard time controlling my urge …

I have a bad back and my knees are arthritic as well and there are a lot of days where the pain is just unmanageable. I try not to take any drugs these days, but for a while, I was on various painkillers at different times, and one …

I had been confined to my bed for several months due to a crushed bone in my right leg. The orthopaedic doctors placed me on what is called as a balance skeletal traction to promote alignment, relieve pain and to decrease the inflammation. I was involved in a car …

TheraFlu nite Time cold and couch is a cold medicine that is supose to relieve you of your cold symptoms. I haven’t bee a true fan of cold medicine. I like to take a cup of hot tea and a throw a scarf around my neck and let it …

My journey with glucose meters and needles started a year ago when I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. As much as I hate to, I have been a constant visitor of hospitals and clinics. Also, my doctor immediately ordered me to attend a diabetic education …

My doctor diagnosed me with bipolar disorder with a high occurrence of manic episodes a few months ago. Since then he has put me on a variety of medications, the most recent being Abilify. He started me at a dose of 5 mg per day, then moved the dose …

The other day, I had a bad stomach ache, and I thought that some sort of antacid might help it. So, I got some Tums Ultra, which came in a roll of 12 in mixed berry flavors. The directions say to take 2-3 tablets as the symptoms …

After two strokes and difficulties with Cumadin, my doctor prescribed me Plavix Oral medication. I felt a little nervous to take this medication after the problems with bruising and bleeding on Cumadin. The good thing about Plavix oral is you do not have to see the blood laboratory technician …

I absolutely hated this medication for the treatment of my insomnia. Although I do have depression and anxiety as well as insomnia, it was solely for the treatment for my inability to sleep. I started at 7.5 mg to eventually making my way down to less than 2 mg, …

I have been on Phentermine for 2 1/2 years. My Endocrinologists put me on it to help with my weight and energy level. It has worked well. In all, I lost 35 pounds over the two years and the weight loss has been at a more …

Celebrex is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is known as a cox-2 inhibitor. It, and similar drugs like Vioxx and Bextra were developed to provide a better alternative to Aspirin for many arthritis type conditions. I take it for ankolyzing spondylititis, which is an inflammation of …

For a little while there, I was constantly getting urinary tract infections. I went through a score of medications, trying to find a pill I did not react adversely to, as well as one that would clear up the infection once and for all. One of the …

I was originally prescribed this contraceptive pill as an alternative to Dianette and as a ‘break’. (To reduce the risk of side effects, it’s recommended to have breaks from using the stronger pill Dianette)
I’ve had absolutely no problems on it, and I’ve been using it for over a year …

Antacids have been something that I have taken a lot of. With constant heartburn it is kind of hard to shy away from them. I remember one antacid that I used, which I did not really enjoy and it was the Tums Quick Pak Instant Dissolve Antacid Powders. I …

Motion sickness is really troublesome at times. If you are a constant traveler like me and you get to experience this most of the time you travel then it is better you know how to handle it. In my experience, I always bring with me a plastic bag just …

My baby got sick recently. He had fever that worked along with his cough and colds to make him fill sick. We brought out baby to his pediatrician and he prescribed Tempra Pediatric Drops for my baby’s fever. It’s an analgesic and antipyretic. It …

I had acute tonsillitis about 6 months ago and had high grade fever because of it. I tried to check my tonsils and I found out that both were severely inflamed and there were dots of whitish pus attached to them. I was rather very painful, even …

Albuterol is used by asthmatics when they are having an asthma attack or are experiencing wheezing in their lungs. People with asthma should carry their Albuterol inhaler with them at all times.
When the doctor first prescribes Albuterol to a patient, he will usually put them on a schedule of …

This medicine, Benadryl, is great for clearing up your allergies and nasal symptoms, but it will put you to sleep; at least it puts me to sleep. I get so drowsy I can’t even drive from point A to point B, but I get a really, really good night’s …

Every American adult today is probably familiar with Vicks Vapor Rub. This product has been around for years and is still so common and popular that it shows no signs of slowing down. When I was a kid this was one of those medicines that my mother used religiously. …