Unfortunately, as a child, I had the experience of having to be in a hospital for chronic bouts of kidney stones. For surgical procedures, I was sent to Thomas Jefferson Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Now, it is true that no child wants to be in a …

From headaches to menstrual cramps, it seems like there is always something that I am needing to take a painkiller to relieve pain from. It is usually very severe pain rather than something mild like a minor bump or bruise. When shopping for pain medication, I typically look for …

I had a sickness for like two months. I went to the doctor three times and was given three different diagnoses. First I went in and he said it was allergies, so he gave me an allergy medicine and sent me on my way. I returned to him two …

I’ve never really tried Mucinex products before this one, which was just a few months ago when I had a cold that I’d got during the winter months and it was lingering. It never really seemed to be bad enough to treat, but three weeks later I was still …

If you start to feel like you are getting sick, then get a box of Alka Seltzer Plus Day and Night, Effervescent Tablets. One box of this product comes with 10 pills to use during the day and 10 pills to use at night. One box has everything that …

Vicks VapoRub really brings me back to my youth. I can remember when I had a cold, my mother would rub Vicks VapoRub on my throat and cover it with a warm scarf. Back in those days, and I’m talking years ago, they even put the Vicks …

The Advair Diskus comes in 3 different dosages.
100 mcg fluticasone propionate and 50 mcg salmeterol inhalation powder
250 mcg fluticasone propionate and 50 mcg salmeterol inhalation powder
500 mcg fluticasone propionate and 50 mcg salmeterol inhalation powder
The most important information you should know about Advair Diskus
1. Advair Diskus has 2 …

One of the most terrible aches that I really hate is toothache. Last time I had a toothache I was very much irritable, I can’t eat and I can’t even sleep even the thought of smiling I can’t even manage. I tried a few generic pain relievers just to …

I wanted to lose weight safely and effectively. Lately, I realized that even if I don’t eat too much, I don’t seem to lose weight, on the other hand, I seem to gain more. Inspite of all the dieting and the exercise, I just don’t …

I rushed myself to the hospital as I was showing signs of severe dehydration. My condition gradually deteriorated. It has been 24 hours that I have been manifesting symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea with soft, watery and mucous-filled stools, I appeared to be in constant abdominal pain, and I …

I have Rosacea and this condition would just leave feeling uncomfortable and helpless - every time I encountered it. My face would just turn red and no matter how hard I tried hiding the redness with my make- up- the redness still made its presence felt. This …

Several years ago, I moved from Arkansas to Michigan, and the climate change was, needless to say, a severe adjustment for me. I moved in the month of September and, though I never experienced severe seasonal allergies before, I was suddenly bombarded with a stuffy nose, sore throat, runny …

My doctor noticed that I was suffering from the side effects of my radioactive therapy for my hyperthyroidism. My nail became brittle and I noticed that my hair was dry. I also had parched and scaly skin. To be sure of his diagnosis, my doctor ran some blood tests …

I had recently developed low back pain problem. When pain killer tablets were not giving optimum result, I decided to go for a pain relief balm or ointment. I was recommended to use Religel Ointment by one of my friends. This was actually the first time when I had heard …

I am diabetic and test my blood glucose daily. I obtained a One Touch Ultra Mini glucometer through a free offer. I love this meter. It is small and sleek and can fit anywhere. There are only two buttons on the front to use for navigating the menu, …

Tylenol 8 Hour gel tabs have been the only pills available over the counter that have effectively provided relief for my husband’s pain associated with the metal rod and ten screws he has in his thigh and knee (placed there after an automobile accident three years ago). After prescriptions …

When I get really bad neck and shoulder stiffness and pains, I like to use the Arnicare Arnica Gel. I find it really helps soothe away my pains and stiffness naturally without harsh pain relieving pills. I even like that it does not have any fragrance or colorings in …

I was at friend’s house and was having a nagging cough and congestion from a recent cold that I got. Seeking some kind of relief, my friend told me to try Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold medicine. She uses it all the time and loves it. I tried …

As a bit of a surprise for our oldest daughter, I decided to take my family out for dinner Friday evening (despite not really having the money to do that).
The dinner was pretty decent but, for some reason, during the course of it, I started developing a cough. And, …

Although I have it under control now, for a few years I had high blood pressure and had to take medication. The one my doctor and I felt good about, for me to take, was Diovan HCT. This is sort of a puzzling drug because though it …

For the last three years,I noticed that I found it difficult to sleep at night if I don’t sleep with at least two pillows on my head or lie on my side. I felt like I am choking or that my neck is constricted. Thus almost every night I …

While I am not a fan of sleeping pills of any kind, as I find they leave me drowsy in the morning and can be addictive, there are times when I find I need something to get a good night’s sleep, especially if I am experiencing some kind of pain. …

As a person suffering from different forms of anxiety and depression, I have experimented with several different medications. The only one that I found worked the best, and left me with virtually no side-effects to speak of was Cipralex.
I began taking this medication a little over two years ago, …

Recently I managed to catch the flu again even though the last time that I was infected, it was less than a month ago. The difference this time however was that I was taking much longer to get better, an everything that I would usually do to speed …

My visit to Eckerd Pharmacy Store #3308 was a pleasant experience. The parking lot was spotless and there were several cars present. With my walk through of the store, the shelves were well stocked and aisles were clear of product. The hanging signs over the center …

Have you ever had red, irritated eyes? I have, and the one thing I can always trust is Visine. Visine removes redness from the eye in a matter of seconds, and it relieves irritation.
Visine is a sterile lubricant that gets the red out of the eyes and it moisturizes. …

A sleep medication given for short term insomnia as well as to those suffering from narcolepsy the uncontrollable urge to fall asleep as their sleep is very disrupted is called ambien. There was a time when it would work within 10 minutes and I would be half asleep, …

I had a cold yesterday and my nose was very runny. I had a problem sleeping properly because I couldn’t breath through my nose. Apart from this I had a headache, cough and sore throat. It was not my day. I keep trying to fall asleep and I kept …

My allergies if it gets worst will cause series of infection mostly in my upper respiratory system. Just lately, because of food-releasing histamine, I have been sneezing and it eventually caused my throat to feel itchy. I really thought this was just colds but it was different. It did not …

I have not suffered from gas many times in my life. When I did have a problem with gas, I did not even really know what that feeling was, but knew it was horrible. I was having one of the worst cringing pains in my stomach, later to find …

For a couple of years now I’ve been plagued by a wart on my index finger. I had them frequently as a child, and always went to a dermatologist to have them frozen off. When I found out that this technology was now available over the counter, I jumped …

Well, this product claims to be helping to break up mucus in the chest and to stop coughing too. Indeed, that’s what it did for me but I have to say that it also brought some unwelcome effects. When I used it, I was happy to see my coughing …

I am down with a very bad cold and feel that anytime soon I might have the flu. I have been popping cold medicine tablets for the past 2 days and I have not yet experienced relief from my watery eyes, itchy nose and frequent sneezing. The skin around …

The first thing I have to say about Rhinaris SaltAire Sinus & Allergy Relief Nasal Wash is that it’s so nice because you can buy refill bottles of the wash and use the same system to administer it, instead of having these bottles that collect in your medicine …

These tablets are a lifesaver for all the symptoms of PMS and menstrual cramps. I take them at the first sign of cramps, and within about an hour my symptoms are gone. I usually will take them right when I get my cycle because cramps are sure to come …

I hate suffering from feminine itches, especially when it is associated with a yeast infection. This occurs way too much for me, and it can be agitating trying to worry about the next best cure or symptom reducer. Though my yeast infections have slowed down in the past year, …

As a person that is severly allergic to just about everything out there (dust, hair, pet fur, flowers, and strong smells), I think Claritin is the medication that can do it all! Even the 10 mg dose!
Claritin is one of the new over the counter medications …

My son hardly eat vegetables. Only certain kind of vegetables that he like to eat. And those vegetables also need to be ground so he doesn’t have to chew anymore when he eat it. I don’t know why he is doing like that.
To give more vitamins for his …

Straterra is supposed to have benefits over other ADD meds because it is a non-stimulant. A lot of people have unwanted side affects from Adderall/Ritalin types associated with stimulants (like increased heart rate/bp, irritiability, nausea). It’s especially recommended for kids, because you especially don’t want to load them with …

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 …

I’m the type of person who take vitamins on a regular basis and a daily supplement of iron is a must for me. Whenever I don’t take my daily iron supplement, I easily feel fatigued and dizzy. I was in search of a cheaper alternative to Iberet and …

Althea is the latest 21-cycle birth-control pill product released by the Trust Family Program (TFP), which also manufactures the Trust Pill, Daphne, and Lady. Althea is referred to as TFP’s “beauty pill” because it has the same formulation as that of the more expensive Diane-35.
I’ve started taking oral contraceptives …

My sleep problems began with my pregnancy. After I had my child, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. My sleep problems only got worse. I had a hard time falling asleep and when I did finally fall sleep, I couldn’t stay asleep. Lack …

Salonpas Pain Relieving Patch comes in a small box and the patches are even smaller. Each patch is about 2 1/2 by 1 1/2 inches. While the patches seem small, they deliver quite a punch to muscle and joint pain. Each patch contains Camphor, Menthol and Methyl Salicylate. To …

I am one of those people that always seems to get sick when the weather changes from hot to cold. And it’s not just sneezing. It’s coughing and the whole works. Living in Florida, I enjoy the fact that 90 percent of the year is hot or warm so …

I recently tried a Broncolin cough drop and really liked it, but couldn’t find it again for a long while. I was told by the pharmacy I bought it at that they tend to change out their products, though may stay with the same brand, so they pointed out …

I purchased Afrin Nasal Decongestant Spray at my local walmart for about $7 or $8 several years back. I had a terrible cold and was told by a nurse that Afrin Nasal Decongestant would go a long way into helping me feel better. I was miserable and willing to …

About three weeks ago, my husband starts sniffling and tells me that he feels a cold coming on. He’s said that often over the preceeding two months, any time he gets the sniffles or his allergies act up, he thinks a “cold is coming on”, and I just kind …

I have tried Nexium 400 when my gastroenterologist prescribed it to me after having been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux. Before having consulted such doctor, I took antacids and other stronger medicines to relieve me with my stomach pain. They did provide temporary relief for a while but I would …

Sometimes in the process of trying to find a good antidepressant for a patient, doctor and patient alike will end up going through several choices to find the one that works well. As with everything else, not every medication is going to work the same for every patient. This …