This type of drug is prescribed as a sleeping pill but to be exact, it has more than just sleep-inducing effects. The medical name is benzodiazepine and it’s really like a sedative and have amnesic affects. My mom was prescribed this because she is always a worrier, so at …

My husband has the problem with eczema. It can be really irritating and frustrating to deal with. He tried over-the-counter creams and none of them really seemed to work. I got him to head to the doctor. The doctor prescrived Cutivate Cream. This is a prescription cream that has …

I had problems to breath, and when I caught the first cold of the autumn it was clear that I needed some help to be able to breath while I was sleeping.
When I went to the pharmacy I was recommended to buy this strips called “Breathe right”. With such …

I recently had a serious allergic reaction resulting in severe cramps and diarrhea, nausea, swollen and itching eyes/face, dizziness, and generally being scared out of my wits.
When I realized what was going on (I’ve had this before) I immediately called for someone to take me to the …

I have tried a lot of smoking cessation programs and products that are available in our country. But only 1 product was able to help me quit for good. I am a smoker and everyday is a struggle, but not anymore. Chantix, or Varenicline, is a twice a day …

When it comes to drug stores, Walgreens has always been my number one choice. I think it is because my town really only has Walgreens stores. When I was living in San Antonio, I noticed that they also had quite a few CVS stores and dropped in on it …

I have slight - moderate acne and have been using this face wash for 8 years. As you can probably tell by my number of years using it, I really, really like it. I have tried other acne face washes, and while they weren’t always bad per se, I …

When I recently got a cold, I had to agonize through it until a friend gave me a couple of different medications to try. I had a terrible cough above all else. I was suffering the normal cold symptoms like runny nose and watery eyes, however the cough was …

The operation that I underwent last year was the very first time that I had gone under the scalpel. The surgery was done to remove the gallstones in my gallbladder. The procedure was simple and had little incisions to my abdomen. I opted for the more expensive procedure since …

I started using these Excedrin headache relief tablets two months ago because I noticed them when I was shopping and I figured I would give them a try. They came in a huge green bottle that grabbed my attention and they were on sale so I decided to go …

I’d like to relate my grueling experience with this drug: Chloramphenicol. I don’t exactly know how someone had thought of this drug to cure something, but at the same time give you a hell of a lot more risks! Not until I have read the insert (literature in …

A couple of years ago I was put on Paxil for anxiety. I don’t really recommend it to anyone. It did take away some of my anxiety issues, but then it added issues. So instead of helping my anxiety it just switched the issues basically. A couple of things …

I have bad eyes and because of that, I get frequent headaches. I have tried a lot of headache relief medication over time but have found my home in Advil Pain Reliever. I choose the tablets most of the time because they are easier for me to swallow. I …

Tylenol, everyone has used it many times in their lives, but I, personally, hate using it. My reasons why? First off the taste. Usually, it is in the its usual minty taste and it feels like I’m drinking pure mouthwash. Disgusting. In addition, there is strong medical advice that …

I always have trouble with my stomach. I mean, if I skipped meals or drank too much soda/coffee/tea, I would always suffer of hyperacidity and frequent belching. So I went to a gastro-entorologist to have my stomach checked, and he prescribed Zantac 75mg for me to try out for …

Topiramate, which is better known as Topamax is an anticonvulsant drug that is now also used for the treatment of migraines.
It wasn’t until November of 2011 that my doctor finally decided to do something about the migraines I’d be suffering for years. They went from 3-5 times a …

One of the supplements I like to take to help soothe and treat my digestive problems such as ulcers, heartburn, constipation and nausea is the Spring Valley Aloe Vera. They are very soothing and nourishing and really help reduce my digestive problems as well. My stomach doesn’t burn or …

I hate nasal sprays. They freak me out. I’ll be honest. The thought of sticking something up my nose and then spraying a liquid into my skull just doesn’t seem like my cup of tea, but honestly, after a really bad bout of allergies a couple years ago, and …

I was contemplating on what vitamins I should give to my puppies as Nutripet vitamins for dogs is good but the vets and my friends who also have dogs suggest that I buy some human medicine because they were apparently better. I was contemplating on choosing between Tiki-Tiki and …

Provigil is medicine that is used for people suffering from excessive sleepness, or people with sleep apnea. Many shift workers use this medicine to keep from getting tired toward the end of their shifts.It just helps to keep you focused and awake.
I use it just to keep me awake …

I have severe allergies and I have tried practically every over the counter nasal spray on the market and prescription ones too! Most of them had bad side effects like nose bleeds and extreme dryness. So when my Doctor recommended Nasonex I rolled my eyes and asked what was …

I have tried several products that are for pain relief and am the type of person that I hate to take pills all the time for relief of chronic back pain. I have tried several of the muscle rubs or natural pain gels and cremes and can state that …

Sinus problems are a big issue in our household. Though my husband had managed to escape these problems for the most part, me and my children (who are teenagers) seem to constantly be experiencing congestion of some sort or another. I moved form Arkansas to Michigan about eight years …

My husband got this nose salve when we were in Europe last spring. Because of the sudden change in temperatures, he got a cold (always does) with a really blocked nose. He recommended I use this nasal ointment when I had a minor cold last week. The …

Imitrex works very well for my migraine headaches. I get migraines due to an injury and also due to sinus headaches which escalate into migraines. While everyone has different amounts of success with different migraine medications, I recommend this medication.
-Length of time-
Imitrex takes 45 minutes to two hours to …

Pepto Bismol seems to be a versatile medicine, and one that I have used since back when I was a child. I never cared for the chalky taste, though I did like the color when I was younger. It is a thick pink liquid that when swallowed, will …

Getting stuck with a bladder infection or irritation of any kind is really horrible. I often find that I end up with some type of bladder irritation quite frequently. I found Hyland’s Bladder Irritation tablets and am so glad. This product is one that really works well.
The tablets are …

For a while after I gave birth to my daughter, I was having chronic back pains. I had been taking Tylenol, but it really wasn’t doing anything for the pain. I talked to my uncle and he explained that his doctor prescribed him ibuprofen for his back pain. I …

A condition known as Endometriosis has introduced me to Althea. After the surgery, my doctor instructed me to take Althea for 3 months. It is an oral contraceptive composed of progesterone Cyproterone Acetate and estrogen Ethinyl Estradiol. Generally, a contraceptive is known for preventing conception, but in my case, …

When I was still a young teenager, I often got pimple or acne problem on my skin face. At that time, my mom bought me special acne cream from Clearasil. At that time, the cream worked so well. I remember that I had so many pimples on my skin …

Histamine-2 blockers, a group of drugs, are called Ranitidine. It reduces the amount of acid in stomach. This medicine prevents and treats intestines and stomach. The reflux disease can also be treated with this medication.
I got to know about this medicine when I started suffering from “heartburn” badly. Since …

You gotta hate cold sores. The fact that they are prevalent on the lips make a despicable connotation, even other misinformed people think this viral infection is as vile as STD. Anyway, my lips, in all its vain existence, suffered its lowest point when a cold sore …

My wife was the one to get me into the whole herbal remedy thing. SO I will admit that there was a time when I wasn’t up for it. She told me that tit would be good for us to try something new as far as health wise was concerned. …

I have occasional migraines, as well as “regular” tension or sinus headaches. One medicine I have come to rely on for treating them quickly is a headache powder. Goody’s and BC both make a product that consists of aspirin, acetaminophen, and caffeine in a powder form which goes straight into …

I had $6 in my pocket the day I wasn’t feeling well, and stopped at the grocery store next door to my work to get something, and really the only reason I bought this Sudafed PE Nasal Decongestant is because it was on sale and that would leave me …

Have you ever try Betadine Oral Antiseptic? When I got small operation for my teeth, my dentist gave me this Betadine Oral Antiseptic. She said that I need to use it in the house according to the instruction in the package of Betadine Oral Antiseptic.
Actually we can just buy …

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 remember a couple of years ago, I constantly have yeast infection. It is recurrent. I know the symptoms and I was sure it was yeast infection. I did my part researching about it and I found out that yeast infection is a common type of vaginal infection caused …

My doctor started my on Vitamin D 50,000 IU gel caps from Teva Pharmaceuticals when I was first diagnosed with Vitamin D deficiency. Although I spend a lot of time outdoors, I also use sunscreen religiously and the sun was not able to get to my skin to convert …

When people think of Desitin, they think babies and diaper rash. And while Desitin is great for getting rid of diaper rash in babies, it can also be used by adults for a variety of things.
My husband always gets chapped between his legs during the summer months. …

This is some calcium tablets made by the brand of Kirkland and can be purchased at Costco or probably in Sam’s Club. However it’s probably more economical to buy the buy bottles than the smaller ones even though it may seem more expensive. It is something most seniors or …

I forgot to buy my own eye drop back home which is soothing to my eyes and removes the redness and itchiness of my eye and that is why I bought an eye drop here in Mumbai.
I do get my eyes irritated especially when I am facing the computer …

I don’t get sick that often. Really I don’t. I may get back pains and neck pains and headaches and have problems sleeping and anything at all associated with general body pains, but I don’t really actually get a cold or the flu but once in a blue moon. …

I have struggled with this freaking acne for years. Ever since I was a teenager. It’s like, shouldn’t I be done with it by my twenties? I always thought it was connected to adolescence and puberty. Not so much. It has a lot to do with hormones and eating …

The winter cold was affecting my right ear and it felt really plugged up to me. I visited my Doctor, who wrote me a prescription for ear drops, but when I got to the Pharmacy they told me it wasn’t covered by my drug plan and would cost $37. …

I have taken Paxil on and off for many years.I was given this medication for depression.I have always had tremors of the entire body.During the time I was taking Paxil I was not aware of all the major side affects of this drug.
Most of what I have learned about …

I get awful muscle cramping and spasms. Some of it is due to lupus, some to fibromyalgia, some to irritable bowel, but ultimately all too often for comfort of functionality. At night I am often kept up by my muscles twitching unless I take Flexeril to help relieve some …

I often have to lift very heavy items on my job and that means that I end up with back pain at the end of most days. I needed something that would help relieve some of the back pain so I tried Bengay Pain Relieving Ointment. I purchased ultra …

My brother visited me and during the last week of his stay with me, he developed throbbing toothache. The toothache was so bad that no home remedies worked and he spend two sleepless nights. Even the mouth washes and sensitive toothpaste did not help him. Finally, I reached out …

Why aren’t sinus medications using pseudoephedrine anymore? Okay, so I know people were using it in backyard meth labs, but what about the rest of us who needed that ingredient in sinus medications because it was the only thing that worked! Comtrex, Sinutab, Benadryl all at one point used …