One morning I woke up with the most horrendous bladder infection that I ever had in my life. The pain was so severe I thought I was going to pass out. I also had fever and chills. I waited it out and drank lots of water …

From time to time I suffer from lower back pain. The base of my spine stiffens and I find it painful to move the affected area. I bought some Ibuleve gel as a friend of mine recommended it to me.
The gel itself feels incredibly cold when you first …

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 …

My mother is a huge Carmex fan. That is why when I started developing stress-related cold sores she recommended Carmex Medicated Lip Balm For Cold Sores. Although I am not necessarily a Carmex fan, I was willing to try this product to get rid of the embarrassing cold …

Glucophage is a medication given to people that are diagnosed as diabetic to help with their sugar and control the levels of glucose they produce. I was diagnosed with this a while back and put on this medication when I was trying to conceive a child and it ruined …

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 …

Cholesterol is very important for the health of the heart.One who has high blood cholesterol has more probability to have coronary heart disease and stroke so it is importnt to know the level of cholesterol in blood and if it is higher than normal. The desirable level of cholesterol …

In addition to the strep infection my daughter had, she was also diagnosed as suffering from chronic rhinitis. All throughout the day, she would cough and spit something out. She was often complaining to me that there is always slime or phlegm at the back of her throat which …

I don’t often have problems going to the restroom, but have found myself dealing with this issue a lot lately. I know that my mother has had this same problem for years and asked what she suggested. She told me to try the Equate Women’s Laxative Tablets. I did …

I only recently began having problems with sleeping at night due to pain. I have had problems with my shoulder for years, but recently the pain has really been getting to me. I am unable to fall asleep on so many nights because of the pain that I feel …

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 …

I was at work one afternoon, when I started getting a pain in my shoulder. I do have pinched nerve that affects my neck and my shoulder, but it has not acted up in months. The last time it really hurt, I could not even drive. I had the …

This is another anti-inflammatory drug but it is not a steroid like the other corticosteroid anti-inflammation drug I have reviewed on. In fact, this drug can be used on other illnesses or discomforts too such as pain for periods for woman, or joint or bone pains for old-aged people …

I swear my husband is lying, but he claims I snore ridiculously at night, and especially this time of year when the Michigan weather takes its toll and my allergies kick on high gear. I’m a lady, through and through, so I refuse to believe I’d do anything quite …

My eyes are weak. Some months ago I went to a doctor to check my eyes. He suggested me to take carboxy methylcellulose sodium lubricant for my eyes. This medicine is found in a little sized plastic bottle. It is a liquid medicine. The tube contains 10ml medicine. Doctor …

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 always thought that having a cold is dreadful. I have noticed that when I have a cold, the symptoms can be really severe. I also hate the fact that I get sick so often, even when I fill my body with vitamins. When I do get a …

Keppra was originally designed to be used as an anti seizure medication but further research was done and is being widely used as a drug to combat nerve pain in people who have chronic back and leg pain like me. I had used some other drugs of the …

I think Supradyn it’s one of the most popular vitamin supplements, but before this the truth is I have always chosen a different type of multivitamins as Pharmathon …
Thanks to an ad on TV I found the new formula with coenzyme Q10 and I was curious. Although I recognized …

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 …

Kids are too playful, they don’t mind if they get dirts on their clothes after a long hour of outdoor activities. But when they get open wounds and bruises they will mind to stop and just cry at one corner. This what my young sibling experienced just yesterday while …

A month ago, I was having severe constipation. I went 6 days without bowel movement despite the fact that I had been eating a lot. As a result, I felt bloated and quite sick. My mom told me to take one tablet of Dulcolax before sleeping.
The …

Migraines are hereditary, and it’s only unfortunate that my mother and my eldest brother and myself suffer from this. It comes suddenly but doesn’t’ go away unless you sleep for a minimum of an hour (in my case) and it’s really hard to concentrate on anything else when you …

I have been prescribed Clonazepam, or the Generic form of the brand-name medicine “Klonopin,” off and on for some years now. I’ve found, as far as benzodiazepines (or “benzos,” for short) go, it is the most effective, by far, of the ones I’ve tried for my anxiety. In fact, …

Lately I have been suffering from really dry skin and muscle aches so I decide to try Spring Valley Glucosamine with MSM. I have notice a major difference in the way my skin looks and feels and the way my body and muscles feel. I am pain free and …

I found myself feeling tired all of the time. I felt it was because I was not very healthy and started to take vitamin supplements. Unfortunately for me this did not exactly do the trick and I felt that I still needed a pick me up each and every …

I can not say enough about Regional Medical Center in Manchester, IA. I was very impressed with them within the past few weeks. I had to have surgery there and never had surgery before. All of the staff made me feel that I was their number …

As soon as I found out that Prevacid 24 HR became available without a prescription, I immediately bought a package of this heartburn and acid-reflux medication. I have had friends who have found prescription Prevacid to be one medication that really works on severe heartburn and acid-reflux, but my …

As a parent of a toddler, I have been getting familiar with how Cardon Children’s Medical Center works. Why? Because I’ve been there with my daughter three times already. Thankfully, just in the emergency room. Our first experience was not pleasant at all. It happened late at night, probably …

If it weren’t for these little gems, I’d never sleep. After taking one, I’m asleep in a matter of 10 minutes. I get a full night’s sleep with usage. The tiny pills are about the size of a Tic-Tac so they are easy to take without water.
My doctor …

There is one antibiotic that does not really have any effect on me. It is Erythromycin. I know it could not treat colds, flue or other viral infection as its products descriptions states but I know that many of my relatives and friends are cured from their tonsillitis by …

Few years ago, I tried to use Apisate tablets to help me with my diet program. I need to lose some weight and a friend of mine recommended this tablet since she could lose her weight with the help of Apisate tablets.
I went to the pharmacy store and …

When I need a healthy natural dose of energy or need to prevent to cold or flu I like to take Gaia Herbs Eleuthero Root Tincture. It helps provide my body with the proper amount of healthy energy and support it needs to get through the rest of my …

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 …

I was prescribed Capadex by my doctor. Apparently it’s the only drug that provides any sort of relief for sufferers of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I wasn’t sure what i really expected it to do. At best relieve some muscle pain and maybe boost my energy levels …

I have been suffering more pain than usual and wanted to get away from taking NSAID drugs. Though those type of medications work best for me, I found that it was upsetting my stomach quite often. In fear of developing ulcers I decided it was time to move away …

I hate having a cold and I hate taking cold medicine like Ny-Quil because I cannot stand the taste of it. I find it vile and revolting and for the most part would gladly refrain from taking the stuff if I possibly could. However due to circumstances …

I will be reviewing about a medicine that is significant and highly-used today, Benzoyl Peroxide.
Benzoyl Peroxide is basically for acne treatment. I have tried lots of brand that offer Benzoyl Peroxide but I stick to the B.P (benzoyl peroxide) that my dermatologist gave me for the sake of having …

Recently, I went to the eye doctor because I realized that everything was looking blurry whenever I had my contacts in and while I was on the computer, and if I persist on staying on, I’m bombarded by this nagging headache that just makes me want to hurl. I figured …

Funny story about this crappy product that they claim to keep you from getting sick. I fell for it unfortunately but I must admit that the marketing tactic is what had me going and that is why I fell for it. My wife and I like to travel a …

Verapamil is a medication that is used to treat high blood pressure. It is a medication I have been on for approximately 3 to 4 years. I have used both the standard form of Verapamil as well as the slow release tabs.
I have to say I really prefer the …

My skin was having trouble with Eczema. Eczema is a skin irritation that also called dermatitis. It is frustrating. It gives an uncomfortable feeling and scratching the skin is unsanitary and can only lead to make it more severe. My grandmother gave me Sarna Sensitive Anti-Itch Lotion but the …

This is one of the branches of a leading drugstore in the country, Mercury Drug Store. This branch which is located in the National Highway of Dumaguete, is the newest the company has opened in this area of the province.
There is …

Symbicort is a corticosteroid that reduces and prevents inflammation of the airways. The three main ingredients in Symbicort are, budesonide, formoteral and lactose. These ingredients are in powder form and easy to inhale. On the container is a “counter” that lets you know how many doses you have used. …

If you’ve never heard of Metformin, it’s probably because you’ve never had diabetes before or known of anyone that has diabetes. About two or three years ago, I was very overweight due to very unhealthy life practices and started to get the classic symptoms of Type II Diabetes. I was …

I take certain matters into my own hands, like the subject of pregnancy. I don’t have plans of getting pregnant, and I could never bargain that at the cost of, well, everything. My doctor had often urged me to take contraceptive measures. But that was not …

Some few years back when I was hospitalized and bedridden for several weeks due to heavy bleeding I developed bed sores on the right side of my lower back. I was unable to properly reposition myself so the prolonged pressure on the right side of my lower developed very …

At 27 I was diagnosed with Adult ADD and Provigil was the very first medication that my doctor prescribed. The main reason he prescribed this drug was because it was not a stimulant. I began taking 200mg a day and noticed alot more motivation but I still needed help …

I needed to get an MRI and some bloodwork done. These are standard tests that I’ve had numerous times. This time, however, I was unable to use my right hand. I was stressed and the condition was getting progressively worse daily. I was no longer …

I have had problems with my indigestion and heartburn for the longest. I have dealt with heartburn for about 5 years, and cannot stand it one bit. I often find myself trying different products to get through the agony of my chest burning. I will try almost anything that …