When I was 5 months pregnant for my first baby, I was able to experience preterm contraction and some spotting. The preterm contraction could be described as lower back pain and lower abdominal pain with regular intervals. I don’t know what really caused this preterm labor, maybe …

This review is about the contraceptive pill “Microgynon 30″ which has a dosage of 30mg of estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) and 150mg of progesterone (levenorgestrel).
For me, this pill really didn’t work and I attributed this to the low dose - I seem to suit the higher doses of pill better. …

My doctor decided to try a different approach with my illness. I was getting better actually with the previous medication that I had but he was hoping for a far better response. So he told me that he wanted to prescribe me with Iron Dextran (Dexferrum). I was actually …

I bought this because it was about half the price of Brand Name Ibuprofen. It came in an economy size bottle and I figured it would work for general pain relief or cramps.
The potency seems to be consistent. I take the same dosage I would for the …

I had community acquired pneumonia a few years ago which caused me to have some slight difficulty of breathing, excessive cough with yellowish phlegm and on and off moderate to high grade fever. Because of this, I wasn’t able to be present for my work for more than …

Being an Asian and a coffee lover for decades, I quite expected my teeth to be a little on the yellow shade. But I will not lie, I also dream of having the pearly white teeth that I see on toothpaste commercials. I tried several whitening toothpaste because with …

I often suffer from nasal allergies and I was able to try a lot of tablets for allergies and nasal spray drugs but when everything wasn’t working my doctor told me to try Drixine nasal spray, I thought that it is for allergies but it is not. It is …

Ibuprofen is not a long term effective pain killer.
I have been following the strict advice of my doctor for the thirteen years since I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia Syndrom. FMS is a lifetime, dibilitating disorder involving severe pain throughout the body and it has completely changed my life. …

Chantix is a prescription medication that is used to help you stop smoking. I think that it really helps. It was a big step to go to the doctor and ask for the prescription but I am so very glad I did. It does such a good job …

My knee pain though initially had surfaced mildly- slowly worsened so much that I found it difficult even to walk a few steps. The pain had literally parlayed me and my friends and family felt that I needed immediate medical attention. This is when my physician suggested that I …

“Nelson’s Drug store” is one of the oldest pharmacies located in the corporate area. My aunt used to tell me once while driving by that it has been there for nearly a hundred years have passed by since then.
I had not shopped there until after I graduated from …

I have two children, and as a mother, I absolutely hate seeing them when they are sick which, thankfully, hasn’t had to be all that often over the years. There’s nothing worse than a child crying because they don’t feel good, but you don’t know what’s wrong or how …

I have been on 20 milligrams of Prozac (Fluoxetine) on and off for three years now as part of my treatment for bipolar disorder type I. It is a moderate antidepressant commonly used to treat eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder, which I have been treated for, too.
Prozac has been …

I had never heard of Walgreens Acetaminophen Pain Reliver Fast Release Quick Gels, Extra Strength. While visiting my sister, I had a terrible headache. While I usually carry some type of over the counter pain reliever in my purse, this time, I did not have anything with me to …

I was diagnosed with diabetes in 1974. In the beginning, my parents administered my insulin injections. But, by 1976 or at six years of age, I began to do so independently. During the years, most of the time was spent using insulin manufactured with beef and pork crystals. Those …

Recently, the pinched nerve in my neck began to act up again. I have had this problems for over twenty years, and no matter what I do, or what I take, I never get complete pain relief when it acts up. Sometimes the pain is so bad that I …

My nephew usually suffer from very severe eczema. For the longest time, I have always been looking for a product that can help relieve his symptoms, and most of the products I have come across never worked too well.
Some time back, about a month ago, I went to …

I think there is nothing worse than when you can’t control your bowels. I have suffered from this problem on a few occasions and have found myself in embarrassing situations. The last time I had a problem with the runs, I had to go to a work party. I …

MiraLax is a medication that was only available by prescription for a long time but now it can be bought right off the shelves at your grocery store…
If you’ve experienced problems with constipation, you gotta try this. i love it because you can stir it into any drink and …

I went to Planned Parenthood for a yeast infection, and had a great experience. It’s not just a good place for pregnancy/STD related issus, but all issues related to women’s health.
When I first arrived, I saw two elderly people handing out pamphlets and rosaries. Pro-lifers, no doubt. There was …

Allergies and such seem to run in my family. I remember when I was a kid, going to the doctor with my mother and brother so he could be tested for allergic reactions, and it was so awful to watch them as they put fifty small slices into the …

I rushed to fast to workout yesterday without even bothering to stretch and warm-up. I missed working out so much that I had to run into the studio without worrying about stretching my muscles first. I came in the middle of the class, picked a spot and followed the …

How it works
Xanax basically slows the chemical movements in the brain. Which basically slows you down. It also makes you calmer and become somewhat punchy or makes you want to laugh. It can very well make you sleepy and have a increase appetite. For allot of people …

Last year, I got an athlete’s foot problem. That was due to constant soaking of my feet under the flood. My feet began to smell bad. It was itchy, too. I was alarmed that I went to the nearest drugstore and asked the pharmacist for a best topical medication …

Last month, I switched from the Depo Provera shot of birth control to a pill. Before that, I had been on Depo for 3 years!
Depo Provera is a form a birth control given by vaccine. You must have a prescription; however, you can administer the vaccine yourself. The …

This what some doctors will prescribe to you (you can’t get this over the counter) if you have like a rash or a spot that itches when it’s inflammed or other skin dermatitis. This type of topical medicine covers a whole variety of skin dermatitis from rash to eczema. …

My husband and I have a difference of opinion when it comes to the best cold medicine out there (or one of the best anyway). When he’s sick and asks me to get him something from the store, my first instinct is always to bring home the TheraFlu packages …

I would like to recommend University Pediatric Association for anyone looking for a pediatrician in the Bryan/College Station area. This is a well established group that has several physicians, nurses, and nurse practitioners to serve you. They have two convenient locations:
1602 Rock Prairie Rd. next to the …

For several years I suffered from Fibromyalgia. At first I tried to treat myself with over the counter medications like Tylenol or Aleve, but they only seemed to treat the tension pain I had from the Fibromyalgia pain.
When Lyrica was first accepted as treatment for Fibromyalgia, my doctor …

I have been on these tablets for around 3 months and I’ve now got another 2 months worth from my Doctor’s. Apparently I may still be on these for some time and although I found that they worked at first, now I’m not all that sure.
So what are they …

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, …

If you have ever tried to quit smoking, you know how difficult it is. I had smoked for about 10 years, and I quit when I got pregnant. After I had my son, I went back to smoking occasionally. I would have ea cigarette or two …

It was actually a funny story of how I ended up trying Liorexall. I was doing some research online about losing weight for an article I was working on. I was reading up on appetite suppressants and their effectiveness and what not. One that kept popping up was Liorexall. …

When I have a hard time falling asleep or I know I have been drinking too much caffeine during the day I hate having to take medication to help me fall asleep at night. But there is one Over the Counter medicine that a co-worker, a Nurse, suggested …

I have rheumatoid arthritis. I have tried many medications over the years. Some have worked well and some have not. One medicine I tried, several years ago, was Mobic.
Mobic is Meloxicam. It a steroid free anti-inflammatory medicine. It is used for rheumatoid …

Zyrtec Children’s Allergy Syrup —” While I do not have children of my own, I do have three lovely nieces. While staying with me for a while last summer two of the girls had severe allergies. I took them to their pediatrician and she recommended this product to …

I recently got some Thompson C 1000 mg Time Release Supplements with rose hip and bioflavonoid in it, but I have to say they were not easy to swallow down at all. However, if you cut them in half with a pill cutter into four small pieces it is …

I was informed by my colleagues to try Airborne for the common cold. My entire office swears by Airborne and my colleagues are certain that it is the answer. I was reluctant to try it. With my colleagues’ endorsement, I had to try it this past …

If you have COPD you have probably heard of Spiriva. COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Spiriva is also used to treat emphysema and chronic bronchitis. It works by enlarging your airways.
Spiriva is not a steriod.
This inhaler is a little different than the usual inhaler. With Spiriva, you have …

Spectrum Center for Autism and Related Disorders was founded by Dr. Claude Ashley and his wife Certified Nurse Practitioner Kelly Ashley after their son Jude was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome. The facility is dedicated to offering families with children on the Autism spectrum and disorders related to it the …

I went to my family doctor for sore throat last week. When I went to doctor I already had sore throat for 4 days. I never had cold or fever with this sore throat or any cold for more than a year now. …

Everyone knows that having a cold can be a real hindrance on life. I hate having to deal with the congestion and the coughing. I recently had a cold that just wouldn’t leave me alone. I went from a really bad headache and a runny nose to a really …

Ever wake up with your’ head pounding like someone is kicking it and the morning light makes you wince and the smell of coffee makes you gag and every little noise is just too much to bear? I do. I have migraine headaches. Axert 12.5mg is for the relief …

I love Theraflu products. There’s nothing quite as comforting when you’re sick as curling up with a blanket and a nice hot cup of something that will soothe all the awful symptoms you’re experiencing. I’ve used many different theraflu products in the past but had yet to try their …

I have always had low blood pressure so when I was pregnant, my obstetrician-gynecologist prescribed me Sangobion capsule to be taken twice a day. Even before I got pregnant, I have already experienced certain symptoms like headaches and pale gums and the symptoms got more pronounced when I was …

Aciphex OTC is a medicine I got when a pharmacy near me was doing a drug trial. It consists of small pills that are supposed to help you with pains of acid indigestion. The medicine’s main ingredient is Rabrezole Sodium 10 mg. It is sold in a …

I have tried several different medications to treat my insomnia, from over-the-counter products, to prescriptions, and even home remedies.
A while back, my doctor suggested I try Lunesta. I had high hopes for this product since I had heard good things about it. I had also seen all …

During the holidays, we travel quite a bit. I sometimes have motion sickness and have to get a prescription from the doctor. However, the prescriptions tend to leave me groggy and I cannot enjoy my trips as much. While I was at the local pharmacy, I …

Another classic case of name brand versus generic does a higher price paired with a well-known name mean better quality? Sometimes, yes. But when it comes to cough syrup, save your money and go with the trustworthy equate Tussin CF. With an immune …