There are a number of medications freely available for purchase without a prescription in drug stores and grocery stores that are designed to ease the symptoms and discomfort associated with cold sores. Generally, these medications aren’t cheap. The Releev 1-Day Cold Sore Symptom Treatment medication, for example, runs for …

I like to jog in the morning. It’s my own way of relieving stress and anxiety also. Just this morning, I decided to take a different route into the grassy empty lot of our neighbourhood, it would take me half the time if I went through this path instead …

In addition to Chloramex which is a topical antibiotic, I was also given a steroid to treat my stye (an eye infection). Flourometholone is an eye suspension produced by Allergan which I have to use 3x a day (2 drops in the eye) for at least 5 days to …

Tylenol is one of those trusted names I’ve used many times in my youth and growing up. My mother always had it around the house and I swear, as a child, I thought it was basically a cure-all for anything that could possibly ail you. So, when I moved …

The antibiotic Amoxicillin is very effective for colds, flu and fever. Last two weeks ago I got ifflicted by flu and fever so I consulted a doctor. The doctor prescribed me with three medicines to be taken for five days. I took the doctor’s prescription religiously trusting that it …

It happens almost every year that people have from time to time pain in their throat. It is mostly not necessary to use immediately antibiotics.
Mucoangin is a lozenge for your throat but in fact it gives you something new. It is the only lozenge for your throat with the …

I love all of the Sudafed products because they realy do work and i always recommend them to friends and family.
I think they are the best cold and flu tablets you can buy over the counter and they are not very expensive - About $6
As soon as i feel …

I heard on the news that 70% of Americans suffer from heartburn at least three times a month, this is probably because of the fact that Americans try to enhance the taste of things by adding a ton of flavor and salt and this leads to acid in your …

If you ever have to buy over the counter allergy medicine, then I have a recommendation over Claritin. It is called AllerClear. AllerClear is an allergy relief medication. It has 300 tablets and claims to give allergy relief for 24 hours. It can only be purchased from Costco since …

It’s spring here in Michigan, and this is always the time of year I first start experiencing heavy allergy symptoms, though my allergies typically carry on, on and off, for the entire year, with it worse in spring and fall. It gets so extreme sometimes that I can’t leave …

Cymbalta is one of the newer antidepressants. Its generic name is duloxetine hydrochloride. It is available in 20mg, 30mg and 60mg capsules.
I have been battling depression off and on for fifteen tears. Just when I think I’m doing o.k.; it hits me. Like a ton …

I was having severe throat pain 2 months ago associated with cough, colds and fever. It was really already making me weak. Because of this I decided to be absent from work to have some bed rest.
When my mom heard that I was sick, she sent me Levex …

ZICAM has many different products out now. I came across this product last week. It comes in an green and white box and is found in the allergy section - not the cold section.
Zicam Intense Sinus Relief Nasal Decongestant with cooling menthol and eucalptus. This nasal …

I’ve been to the doctor more than a few times (ahem) in my life, and it’s always for a variety of problems. However, one of the things I go to the doctor the most for, at least a couple times a year, is a urinary tract infection, or the …

4 years ago, I suffered from an athletes food due to I walked bare foot when floods in our place happened. I don’t know but the major reason of this is I got the infection from the water, which is very dirty.
A week before the incident, my second digit …

I am a person with severe sleep issues. My doctor prescribed Trazadone as an attempt to help with these issues. Though I was on the medication for several months, the effect was an unpleasant one. Trazadone is a non-narcotic medication aimed at helping people to fall …

I am a person who often witnesses dental problems every now and then. A few days back I had been experiencing pain in my gums and teeth which indeed was making my life miserable. The fact that I was finding it to difficult to eat food comfortably sometimes caused …

I was looking for an eye lubricator because of my frequent computer usage. I am using Hypo Tears for around two months now and worked effectively for me so far. The eyes are protected from going dry using these drops. Before using this I had seen some times my …

Several years ago, after encountering a great deal of stress in my life and having some genuine medical issues, I viewed a TV ad for Paxil medication. It just looked so good - happy people in crowds, able to cope with a vial of Paxil. I went to see …

Hydroxyzine is primarily used as an antihistamine, i.e. to treat the symptoms of allergies, and secondarily against motion sickness. Although its sedative properties are well known, in many countries (including those in the EU) it is rarely used against anxiety and/or insomnia. And yet, it is well known that it …

After Bite comes in a white pen like tube, specifically for the relief of itchy skin caused by insect bites. I bought this specifically for use on mosquito bites, now that mosquito season has opened and they seem to be biting worse than ever this year!
The main ingredient …

It seems that Vicks Nyquil has been around forever. When I was a kid, my mom would give it to me if I had a cold, and it would help me sleep through the night. Recently I noticed that Vicks Nyquil has changed and now comes in …

Finally a contraceptive pill that works against acne! This pill was recommended by my dermatologist and not by my gynecologist, mind you. I was surprised when I found out that it was a contraceptive, when all along I thought it was an oral medication for my acne. Apparently, she …

If you’re like me then you get a cold sore at least every 1-3 months. Which, to put it mildly, is really irritating. Then, one day, my sister mentioned she had tried a new medicine, called Abreva. I figured, what the heck, I’ll give it a try. And am …

In my experience, Paroxetine (also known as Paxil), is not a medication that I would strongly recommend. It is used for the treatment of depression, anxiety, ocd, and panic disorder. Being on a dose of 20 mgs is not very high, but it’s where my experience lies. …

I went through a recent bout with a very bad toothache and couldn’t get to the dentist right away. The pain was excruciating and I needed some relief. With my usual skepticism, I went to Walgreens to see what I could find to help with my problem. There were …

It always seems to be a chore searching for a good doctor, dentist or other health professional. There are a lot of things that come into play during the decision making. Are they close enough? Do they take your insurance? What do others say about them? If you’re …

I have been experiencing terrible nausea and I am not pregnant. I have been having hormonal difficulties that are causing me to feel very sick to my stomach. When over the counter drugs no longer worked I went to the Dr. and got prescribed Prochlorperazine. At first I was …

I have read somewhere that married couples often experience sleeping problems. Most of the time, my husband and I have this difficulty in iniating sleep and maintaining sleep. The result of which, we wake up unrested. When I get up, I feel tired. I felt bad that I still …

When I was plagued with a cough that just wouldn’t go away, I tried every cough syrup known to man. It was pathetic how nothing seemed to help. My father had a similar problem, and his doctor gave him what he called —˜the pearls’. I had no idea what …

Many times I get a very irritating cough which lasts for a several days. It is a very ticklish cough. I used to buy many different kinds of cough mixture from chemists. They always cost me a lot of money, mostly because I had a habit of buying different …

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 …

Last year I was instructed to use Fleet Saline Laxative before an x-ray test procedure. It was to clear out the intestines to improve visability, I suppose. If I had known then, I would have opted to fast for a week first instead of taking this laxative.
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When you suddenly find yourself with a nasty, but not too dangerous, cut there is probably nothing quite as reliable as Polysporin. An ointment that promises not only to disinfect the wound but to also help in the healing process and lessen the chance of scarring, Polysporin has been …

As a college student, I tend to take a lot of naps. And when I say that I take a lot of naps, I mean literally once a day and am often tempted to take more than that! Unhealthy, I know. I am almost convinced that …

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 …

While I thought I had hit every hospital in the NYC area, I was totally shocked when I had a D & C at Mount Sinai Hospital in NYC. I did not think that such a great efficient hospital existed in NYC with the way healthcare is. …

Tylenol PM is not only a cure for the common headache, but for insomnia as well. I suffered with insomnia for about a year and I tried just about everything from holistic cures to prescription medications and Tylenol PM won hands down. The best part is you …

I bought this vitamin D supplement at Costco a while back together with Kirkland’s chewable vitamin C tablets for a good price. I wasn’t really crazy about taking vitamin D supplements but since my doctor advised me to taking it in order to get my daily calcium needs, I …

I had hospital acquired pneumonia about 3 years ago which caused me to have hard, nonproductive cough, fever and some difficulty of breathing which caused me to go on leave from my work. Because I really like to spend nothing for my antibiotics, I just dig into my …

In this day and age, most of us are in front of the computer for most of the day. I go to the office and sit in front of the computer all day, and then come home, open my laptop to do some of my online jobs. As a …

I decided to try Alli to see if it would help me lose some weight. A friend was using it and highly recommended it, saying it was a lifesaver for her.
I tried the product for two weeks, along with a healthy diet and exercise. During that …

When I first started taking birth control pills, I had a lot of problems with cramping, irregularity, nausea, spotting, etc. I tried many different kinds and had no luck. Finally I switched to Ortho Tri-Cycline and since the first day I started it, I have never had a single …

About a month ago I was looking in the mirror of my phone and I noticed that I had a hair that had turned grey. This was something I was not expecting because I am pretty young so I should not have them and I was pretty upset when …

Most ladies suffer from menstrual cramps or dysmenorrheal pains. I have a friend who looks pale and irritated during her menstruation. She had several reproductive health check-ups and there’s something wrong with the formation of uterus that causes her dysmenorrhea. And can only be minimized when she’ll have a …

I am in my late twenties and just suffered my first yeast infection and I must say it was painful, itchy, annoying and embarrassing. However, didn’t want to take an antibiotic that my doctor prescribed me to use to help rid it away because I did not like the …

At their worst, my migraines keeps me pinned on the bed the whole day, not wanting to do anything. It’s terrible how it keeps me from functioning and wasting a day or two just staying in bed wishing the pain will go. At times, when I work too much, …

I used to live without thinking that I might ever have a Heart Attack. Eating what I want to and forgetting to exercise as much as I wanted. I wasn’t overweight so I thought that I was not at risk for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and Heart attack. …

I think the people behind Goody’s Headache Powders weren’t really particular about the taste. Because mixed with water, the Goody’s Headache Powder tastes bitter. Imagine chewing aspirin tablets! Yuck! Thank goodness it can be dissolved and mixed with juices which make it bearable to drink.
Aside from the gross bitter …

When I have to take medicine for any kind of aches and pains I like for that medicine to work fast. I do not like having to sit and wait for the medicine to kick in because then I’d start getting the idea that I should take more than …