I had a problem with the side effect that my previous medication was causing. I was unable to sleep most of the nights, which resulted in poor concentration and being drowsy the next day. I have tried several remedies including drinking a glass of milk before going to bed …

Whenever I’m stressed I feel this sharp burning sensation in my stomach which often radiates to my sternum. I also experience this when I skip meals and then binge eat on the next meal. Eating food even makes it worse. I have tried several home remedies for this like …

Pulmicort inhaler is a corticortsteroid medicine for asthma. It is a long lasting medication for asthmatics and should be taken once or twice daily . I have found that normally one takes 2 puffs however at the time I was severely short winded and my doctor increased …

I am one of those people who suffer terrible menstrual problems. For me the pain, bloating and mood swings experienced with my PMS are almost unbearable. As you can imagine I have tired every single PMS product over the counter and some prescription. I would say one of my …

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. …

Losec tablets com in a pact of 28 tablets and they can be 20mg or 40mg depending on what you are taking them for. This medicine is often prescribed for dyspepsia, duodenal ulcers, zollinger-ellison syndrome (excess hydrochloric acid produced in the stomach! This causes a lot of discomfort and …

Sitting for long hours working on the computer would often give rise to headache and also make my neck feel stiff and uncomfortable. The pain never seemed to surface as long as I would be in front of the computer, it is only after I finished my work that …

I was very happy with the Dulcolax Perles as they worked wonderfully to quickly relieve the discomfort of constipation, so I tried these tablets which are a different version of the same thing. These are also very good indeed, but I have discovered the pitfalls of taking two …

I have a very beautiful and small family in which my children, my husband, my brother and my parents do live. My father is a service man. My father is very fine and he is perfectly healthy. The only problem to my father is, the digestion …

A few days ago, I voluntarily checked myself into a mental hospital due to severe depression. The Doctor who saw me prescribed me 50 Mg of Zoloft.
The first day that I took it, I noticed that my mouth was severely and uncomfortably dry, but there were no changes …

Sickness is rampant these days and prevention is getting hard. When it reached that level, we all need to have a good and reliable healthcare facility to treat us. And that’s when St. Luke’s Medical Center comes into the picture. This is located in the heart of E. Rodriguez …

Amoxicillin is an antibiotic manufactured to fight bacteria in the body. It’s a form of penicillin and is used to treat infections, including ear, mouth, bladder, and pneumonia. This list is not inclusive. There are many other things that Amoxicillin can be used for.
There are things …

I started a new job about a year and a half ago (not so new now, I guess), and it was after a seven year “vacation” during which time I was raising my kids who are teenagers now and more than old enough to stay home by themselves for …

Since I suffer from chronic heartburn, I tend to buy and try many antacids. First of all, I have to admit that name brand products usually do work better than off-brands. Also, the really off-brands you get from the dollar stores don’t work very well at all. …

About once a year, I get a cold sore and suffer through it for about a week. This year, I decided to try Abreva Cold Sore Medication, something I had read about as a more effective treatment compared to the usual numbing, protecting gels and creams. I …

I have been taking Effexor XR for about six months now. I find this medication to be extremely effective treating my depression and anxiety. With any drug their can be side effects, however, I have not experienced any side effects at all.
I am currently taking 150mg daily …

Advil Liquid Gels are my go-to medicine are for almost all my medicine needs. Whether it be a headache or any kind muscle pain, Advil (any kind, really, but I prefer liquid gels) gets the job done like no other.
I have tried all the other pain relievers including …

Some things just can’t be beat by advances in medicine. One of those things is Vicks VapoRub Cough Suppressant and Topical Analgesic. It is a traditional stand by medication that will always be in my family medicine cabinet, and I can trace its regular use in our family back …

Acidity and constipation is one thing which can be a nuisance, it gives a bad stomach and at times it can even cause severe pain around the abdomen and back area. Recently after eating all the oily and spicy stuffs I got a very bad acidity, it was acute …

Whenever I go home from my hostel my mother pampers me a lot and my mother’s style of pampering is quite different. She prepares all kind of spicy foods I like daily and I too can’t control myself after eating all those boring food at the hostel for such …

My son is 3 and half years old. He is very naughty and plays in the open ground a lot. He is having a very bad habit of licking his fingers all the time, which is really not a good thing at all. Because of this …

Metacin Tablets is a Paracetamol tablet that cures our body pain, headache, cold, etc. This product contains Paracetamol I.P 0.5 gm. I prefer this tablet while I am having headache because the tablet doesn’t have heavy power dosage. But it cures my headache within an hour …

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 …

My mother had a mild stroke last year due to complications by her toxic goiter. One of the medicines prescribed by her cardiologist was Warfarin (Coumadin) for blood thinning to prevent blood clot. The doctor was very cautious in giving the dose because apparently wrong dose could …

Prozac is one of the oldest antidepressant medications available. I’ve been taking Prozac for over a year now to treat depression. It seems to help but it makes me so tired. Prozac makes me feel “spacey” for lack of a better word. I seem to be less anxious when …

During my monthly general check-up, the doctor saw a small cyst in my ovary. It’s only 2cm in diameter and he said I have nothing to worry because things like this usually goes away but he told me to come back again within three months. If it becomes bigger, …

For you who often sit too long in the back of your computer, this Rohto Cool can be a good help for your eyes. Rohto Cool can be used as eye drop that can help you when you have irritation on your eyes because of sitting too long in …

As a woman who is lactose intolerant, I avoid dairy. The effects of dairy on my system are simply too unpleasant to indulge in the temporary fix from cheese or ice cream. However, even though I eat a lot of broccoli and other greens with calcium I still take …

I think the people of Muntinlupa is very blessed to have this public hospital named Ospital ng Muntinlupa. This is not a very big hospital but it is one good hospital that has been serving and benefiting many residents and non-residents of Muntinlupa. The hospital is located at …

Every now and then, and I don’t mean often, I have a little trouble sleeping. It only seems to happen on nights that I need to get the most rest. That is when I have to rely on some type of sleep aid to get me through the night. …

I was diagnosed with psoriasis by my dermatologist in the year 2001. I was depressed about it since she told me that there is no cure to totally eliminate the skin condition. However, it can be controlled and totally disappear for couple of years by using topical creams, …

Because I was amazed by how these fluid replacement tablets work. I became curious to try out other similar drugs. So, the people who suggested me this medication were the ones that I asked. There were several drugs that they recommended (which they have tried also) but the one …

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, …

I am always in pain but I often have a fever. However, once a year I cannot escape having a fever because of the variation of weather. When I have fever or flu, I only trust Bioflu. Bioflu is just new in the market. It is a blue small …

My last son was born through caesarian delivery. After the delivery, the OBGyne had prescribed Megaheal for wound dressing. It is one of the best products available in the market in this category. I have seen and experienced its effectiveness in quickening the healing process of wound.
I used …

I use Calpol which is a low dose paracetamol tablet to fight headache. It also works well for slight fever and cold. If my headache persists even after hours of applying Vicks Vapo Rub, I go for Calpol. There was not even a single occurrence where my headache didn’t …

A couple of months ago I had a bad experience at an eye doctors office in Morgantown, WV. I have not been back since. A friend of mine actually recommended this doctor’s office. After my experience I called and told her …

I have suffered from constipation my whole life. I have tried every type of fibre, laxative, fluid,etc. and the last combination my doctor had me on was Lactulose and Senokot. Anyone who has suffered from constipation knows these products and how harsh they can be. I was absolutely miserable …

Naproxen Painkillers
Before my OB/GYN put me on birth control for my incredibly, ridiculously painful menstrual cramps, I was put on prescription painkillers for the pain by my regular physician. When I say painful, I mean literally debilitating cramps. I would have to take days off from school, …

I found King Bio Gall Bladder Relief at Wal-Mart when I was having problems with my stomach. I was so relieved to come across this product. It helps my body move bile and get things rolling. I paid around 13 dollars for the 2 ounce bottle.
I like that …

It’s the dreaded cold and flu season again and I’m prepared. No, I haven’t had a flu shot; I’ve been using a natural product called Cold FX. It was scientifically developed and produced in Canada. It’s so effective that the NHL hockey players use it to …

You know, allergies are a very funny thing and it just boggles my mind as to what triggers them and why they can just sometimes disappear for years and then reappear in a heartbeat. I remember as a child getting frequent allergies as I was horrendously allergic to anything that …

I have fibromyalgia and have been treated with the drug amitriptyline for many years, both to help me sleep and to calm some of the nerve pain symptoms.
When I was going through a periods where my symptoms were a bit worse than usual, my doctor decided to take me off …

This capsule was prescribed by the pediatrician of my son when he was still a baby because I complained that my son was not really gaining weight and drinking milk as much as I want to. So the doctor prescribed this medicine and what she asked me to …

Levaquin is an antibiotic usually prescribed for lung, sinus, skin and urinary tract infections. It kills certain types of bacteria. I was prescribed this antibiotic for a skin rash. The doctor called it folliculitis, which means an inflammation of the hair follicles. It was a painless skin …

I’m definitely the least healthy of all member within my household. I have been a severe asthmatic basically since birth, along with severe allergies to every-thing from that which is enviromental to certain foods such as peanuts, seafood and eggs. Even on a medicine cabinet\’s worth of prescription …

Equate Triple Antibacterial is a must have when you have children. I often buy store brands at least one time to try them out and Equate Triple Antibacterial is one store brand product that I continue to purchase over and over again.
I like the Equate Triple Antibacterial because …

Zycam nasal swabs are for the treatment of colds and the flu and I have found them very useful. When I feel the first sign of sickness, usually a sore throat for me, I use one of these swabs and find that often they will keep me …

Saframacin is the name of the ointment, which is used for many purposes. It is the ointment, which is very safe, which has not side effects, and it can even be used for kids. The main purpose for which the ointment saframacin is used is for cuts, …

The first medication I ever tried for my adult ADD was Ritalin. Now, Ritalin is not technically an “adult add” medication, but it can still be prescribed to adults (and probably is not directed to be used for adult ADD because we haven’t known about the condition in …