Colihenz was prescribed to my brother when he was admitted to hospital. He is a long term survivor of glioblastoma brain tumor Grade IV. Recently, he developed serious problem when dexamethasone was laid off. We had to admit him in the hospital where he was symptomatically treated for seven …

All throughout my childhood, I never had a problem with allergies or sinus congestion. That is until I moved from Arkansas to Michigan, and the climate change had me curled up in a fetal position during the fall, high-pollen months, with my hands clamped over my aching and congested …

The appearance of acne on my face almost leaves my face looking dull and lifeless. Though the pimples are not of the very severe kind and tend to go away after having treated them religiously with an anti- acne product- the presence on my face almost left …

When the cold weather comes around, I almost always come done with a cold or the flu. It is the worst, and it always binds me to my bed for a few days to recover, setting my behind on my work. I absolutely hate being sick, and in my …

OTC (over the counter) product the generic to Zyrtec - which is exactly the same thing, but price for 14 tablets (2 weeks worth) is $11.89 compared to Zyrtec at $14.39
I’ve had horrible seasonal allergies since I was a kid and trying to wear mascara in middle school was …

I thought I have used almost every cold and flu over-the-counter medicine on the market over the years, but this last illness had me trying a new one. I was going to purchase one of my usual stand-bys, Advil, Tylenol and Benalyn Cold and Flu medications, but I saw …

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, …

I suffer from constant migraines ever since a car accident nine years ago. I tried almost every over the counter medication that is out there. Excedrin worked for a little bit, then the caffine in it made me sick to my stomach whenever I would take it. …

The Honeytus is the name of the syrup, which has just worked best for me and for my kids. Written below is my story when I did not know about the herbal syrup called Honeytus.
I am a housewife and I have 3 …

One of my favorite medications to take when I am feeling under the weather is Thera flu. It works great on all of my flu and cold symptoms. The only thing about Thera flu is that it is a quite pricey item to purchase. I wanted to be able …

I have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis for about 6 years. I have tried many different treatments. However Rituxan has, by far, been the best for me. Rituxan, or rituximab, is a cancer fighting medicine that targets b-cells. I believe they use a much smaller …

I like to eat spicy food. And I also like to buy food from the seller that stand next to the street if I think the food have good taste. But sometimes, I should realize that those food that they sell next to the street can be a dirty …

I have been going to the Animal Medical Center of Louisa since 2005. Both my cat and my dog have been seen there. It is a convenient location for me since it is on the main highway heading into the town of Louisa. That is the big city for …

Well, as the TV commercials say “it tastes awful, but it works”. Buckley’s Coughs and Congestion (original mixture) definitely does both.
It is definitely a good thing that it doesn’t contain sugar or alcohol, though, because I had to take a lot of it over the course of the cold …

Although you don’t take this stuff internally, I have to say that this is perhaps one of the most powerful ‘medicinal’ products out there. I say this because there is no other chest and cough reliever out there that can work as fast as Vicks VapoRub Decongestant can and how! …

I don’t like pain killers because I am always afraid to become addicted to them but also that after some time I would need higher amount of it to kill the pain. So I prefer using gels than pills.
Yesterday I left the house and it wasn’t raining so I …

I had some unusual menstrual cycle pattern about more than 6 years ago which caused me to have prolonged nonbleeding period and once my menstrual bleeding starts, it usually lasted for more than 10 days and the bleeding was really too heavy. Because of this, I became very …

In the Philippines, people have all swarmed up drugstores and even beauty specialty stores because of several and different types of whitening products that promises wonderful effects in a short time. One of the most common now is the Glutathione. There have been many variants of this medicine, or …

Late last year I was diagnosed to have Chlamydia, the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s) for young people today. I had symptoms like itchy feeling, burning sensation when urinating and I had discharges with foul odors which made me went to see a gynecologist and get tested and …

By now, you may have seen those stupid Ads on TV about this headache relief called HEAD ON. It’s supposed to work very good, really fast. Yet, in reality it does not. I get migranes often, especially in the Spring time. So, I have tried this product & I’d …

When it comes to allergies, this stuff works great. I love Chlorphen-12 Chlorpheniramine Maleate, 12mg, Extended-Release Tablets for many different reasons. They really have a lot to offer and help me to get to feeling better really fast.
You do not need a prescription for these tablets because they …

I have been struggling with acne problem for years. I have tried different acne products and different dermatologists too. However, all of them seemed to just help temporarily while some, I just got immuned. The worst part, most of them made my skin really dry and sore.
I got fed …

Vicks brand is like an essential medicine in my house. The Vicks cough drops are yet another product from Vicks which comes handy for me to fight against sore throat and getting a clear feel for the throat. Even though the Vicks cough drops come in many flavors, the …

Two weeks ago, my son had high fever. The first day, I thought it was just a simple fever that will be fine if I give him paracetamol syrup from a kind of brand that I have in the house. But pity that he did not want to drink …

Sometime in 1970, there was an outbreak of contagious skin disease in our village. It was characterized scabby lesions on the skin which was very itchy. The people called it by a native name “kurikong” or scabies in English. Nobody could really say if that skin disease was really …

The cold and flu season this year (2007-2008) was extremely bad this year with an unsuspecting flu strain. One young woman in our area died from complications so when I started to sniffle and sneeze I was very concerned.
I have an autoimmune disease that makes me susceptible to bacteria …

Espidifren is a painkiller that can be found in two different formats, being pills or bags to dissolve the product in water.
The main component of this medicine is Ibuprofen, so it can be used for headaches, inflammations, and for any other kind of physical pain.
What I bought are the …

I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill Tri Sprintec since I had my baby boy 3 months ago. I was also on it prior to getting pregnant. I got pregnant during the first month I was OFF the pill, so it seems to work very well. The major …

I have mild allergies in the summer months, but usually they are not so bad that I need to take medication on a regular basis. If they get too bad to handle, I usually take a Benedryl or something similar. Recently, my husband had a bad cold …

I have been fighting some sort of cold or allergy for about three weeks now. At first, I thought I had the flu. But, none of my symptoms add up to that and I’ve had to simply find way to find some relief until I can finally get it …

Equate Multi-Symptom Cold/Flu Relief Non Drowsy Day Time is not what I would call a bad product really, but I have used better cold and flu relief medicines in the past. I did indeed enjoy some relief with this product, though. I felt a reduction is congestion so I …

Zeno, by far, is the most memorable gift you could give to any troubled adolescent. My son is among the legions who continually yet desperately try to combat pimples. We’ve tried almost everything from lemon wash, hot compress, cold compress, and the list just goes on. What …

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 …

One of my aunt’s husbands is a man who has worked for the Dove company for many years since he has been out of college and he even invented many of their products which is something that I enjoy and it helps that when he is available to see …

Taking medicine even such as simple as Vitamin C can be tedious, and people almost tend to forget to take their daily vitamins, so to motivate me further I had bought chewable vitamin c’s by Kirkland. Vitamin C’s enhances one’s immune system and prevents oxygen damage by protecting your …

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. …

I think my throat is very weak. Each time I’d take very cold drinks especially soft drinks even for just once I’d immediately end up with tonsillitis. I wonder why many people could afford to indulge in as many cold drinks as they want without suffering the same. …

Flexeril is a medication that falls under the category of muscle relaxers. It comes in pill form and is not available over the counter, but can only be obtained with a physician’s prescription. Unlike a pain killer, flexeril is designed to eliminate muscular contractions and pinches by …

When can you use Otrivin? I normally use Otrivin when I have problem with my nose. Flu can caused running nose. And sometimes, I had a hard time to breath because the nose is closed when I have flu.
And that’s the time when I use Otrivin. I normally …

I don’t really like taking nose drops or putting anything in my nose even though my doctor has tried to get me take a nasal spray for my sinuses for years now. Every time he tries I tell him no thanks because I’m just not comfortable with the idea …

My sister-in-law gave Zam-Buk creme few weeks ago. She heard that my kids had rpoblem if the mosquito bite their skin. They will get problem if the mosquito bite their skin. I think my kids had allergic reaction if it happen. One of my kid even will get red …

I have been using different products to deal with the muscle pains I have been feeling in my arms and hands. I do not have a high tolerance for pain and will try almost anything to fight it. Though I have found NSAID drugs that help with the problem, …

Even living in a hot and dry climate like I do, I still get my fair share of allergies to deal with. I’ve used a couple different kinds of products to treat allergy symptoms, like nasal sprays that my doctor prescribed, and tablets, and even homeopathic remedies and supplements, …

Using some sort of antacid has become an everyday thing for me. I have been dealing with a lot more heartburn than usual and feel that it has become a burden on my life. To deal with this problem, I use multiple antacids. One antacid that I thought worked …

I have severe muscle spasms. They are related to my autoimmune conditions and disease. They occur all times of the day and night, and are especially worse when I actually sit or lay down and try to get some rest. The severity of the muscle spasms has had me …

After having tried many medicines for my severe headaches and fibromyalgia pain, I have come to the conclusion that Bufferin is the best for these kinds of pain. At least over the counter wise. Prescription medicines are much stronger, but also have more side effects. I am very satisfied …

Levaquin is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections.
The other name for Levaquin is Levofloxacin. It stops the growth of bacteria.
Take it once a day with or without food. Drink a lot of fluids while on this medication.
It is not recommended that you take medications containing …

In addition to Hydrabak, the ophthalmologist also recommended Cromabak 2%
This is an eye solution in the form of drops for those suffering from allergies. The ophthalmologist did not rule out the possibility that my daughter could be allergic to something which has given her eye irritation and pain. …

Dealing with a feminine itch can really bother a woman mentally as well as physically. I can not barely concentrate when I have a yeast infection or itch down there. Some days I need to be able to function regarding my personal issues. That is why I needed a …