Zoloft is an antidepressant and antianxiety medication. It is served in 50mg doses. That the highest dose for most adult patients. I have been on this medication for 3 months now. I am taking it for antianxiety, and social anxiety disorders.
Because of the dosage, this medication sometimes leaves …

Ever since I was 23 years old I have been battling an anxiety disorder, with many ups and downs. I’m not sure why we as a whole have this need to “fix” things ourselves but it wasn’t until I was 44 years old that I got this demon …

Mircette oral birth control ruined my life while I was on it. It sent me into a hormonal spiral of pain for months, until I finally decided to end it for good, and go off of it. The doctor gave me a free sample of this birth …

I used this medicine mainly each time I have acid indigestion. Due to the demands of my work, I usually don’t eat on time which makes my stomach produce more acid in there. I would have period of stomach disturbance which felt like something is pushing the wall in …

Working in the call center has disrupted my sense of time and my hormones. I used to have a very smooth and fair complexion, but due to stress and changing pattern of sleep I started having large pimples on my face and back. My menstrual cycle has …

This particular drugstore company is for me one of the best here in the city of Dumaguete, Philippines. Well at least the other branch along Perdices street, I thought. This is so because if I go downtown, it’s really the place I buy my medicines …

Orajel Oral Anesthetic is a medicine or the drug which is used to get relieved of the tooth ache .It is available in all the nearby medical stores. The main task of this Orajel Oral Anesthetic is to numb the pain when we think that an action performed by …

I was feeling a little bit of swelling in my hands and some tension pain started to develop. I knew it was because of some fluid around the wrist and knew that I needed to buy an over the counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug to relieve some of the tension …

Watson’s is another chain of drugstore here in the Philippines(mostly in Manila Area). This is a chain of store owned by the “chain” of shopping malls in the country as well, the ShoeMart or the SM. Watson’s is conveniently located in all of the SM shopping malls in the …

I have a mother who still wants to come over and take care of me when I’m sick even though I’m in my thirties now and have kids of my own. At times it’s a little disconcerting, but also I have to appreciate it, because if she didn’t do …

I was having problems with my menstrual cycle with it being heavy and causing a great deal of discomfort. I am on so many medicines by prescription that when possible I try to use natural alternatives to help me feel better. Vitex was recommended to me by the sales …

The Oscillococcinum Homeopathic Flu Medicine pellets were a way for me to find some relief when I had recently had a case of the flu. I had received the flu shot earlier in the season. I think that gave me a milder case of the flu but I still …

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 …

Living in Michigan I do actually get outside in the winter. I love playing on sleds with the kids. In the summer we are outdoors all the time either in the garden, or at the beach. However, I am still Vitamin D deficient because I slather on sunscreen head …

When I was six months pregnant will my baby girl, I was diagnosed with appendicitis and since my appendix already ruptured and had to be taken out, it caused me a lot of pain, I thought I was going to die, it was so painful. I was not given …

I have heard this wonderful product from my mom that she praises a lot because of its effect. Tianshi Beauty Radiance is good for dry, rough and wilted skin and can remove the blood that wasn’t eliminated well during menstruation. My mom is already menopause that is why taking …

This Mentholated Bronchial Balsam from Tesco’s own brand is formulated to relieve coughs, colds, catarrh and sore throats. I bought it primarily to relieve my very chesty cough which I have been left with after suffering a bad cold. I am afraid that this balsam medicine has …

I have been having eye problems in the last few days as with the heat I get a lot of troubles (hydrosis) in my hands. I had to put some plasters to cover my allergies because when I cook not only is it unhygienic but I get stinging …

During my pregnancy, especially beginning from the thirst trimester onwards my lower back started hurting a lot because of the strain from the weight of my ever-growing tummy. After a full day of work in the office, the extended hours of sitting in a chair and traveling to …

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. …

Last sunday I went for shopping and as i was involved much in purchasing I didn’t had time to take my lunch and I skipped it.When I returned home I got headache and to overcome it I took Hot drink and some fruits.After half an hour I got …

I had always hated the small rectangular shaped black mark on the wrist of my right hand caused due to a minor accident a few months back. Though I did try applying various anti- marks creams on this area, the black mark still remained. This made me feel …

I’ve always been a fan of drinking tea, ever since I was a little girl. And, as my children grew up, they would see me making tea at least once a week and decided, when they were a bit older, they would like to try it out for themselves …

I had a chronic pain in my right fore arm/elbow area for four months. I tried all kinds of over the counter pain relievers like Tylonol, Aleve, Advil, Ibuprofin, Bengay, etc. Nothing worked. I finally went to see a doctor and he referred me to …

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 …

If you are searching for a cheap self-medicating alternative, you might find that some websites are promoting the use of benzoyl peroxide. It is an over the counter drug that doesn’t cost much and is suppose to have antibacterial properties and that will kill the bacteria in your pores, …

When I was having stomach problems the other day, I was also experiencing vomiting and nausea. I literally could not keep down anything. When I went to the doctor, one of the medications that she prescribed for me was “Gravol Comfort Shaped Suppositories”. She explained that it was supposed to …

I get stuck with allergies in the summer time. One of the products that I used to use all the time was Benadryl. A friend told me that I should try out Wal-Dryl. That it is like Benadryl but is the Walgreens version of it.
For about half of …

If ever there will come a need to be placed under medical care, I cannot think of a better place than Manila Adventist Medical Center. At first glance, it may be smaller than the more famous hospitals in the country, but the care it gives is markedly different.
I …

I have bad eyes and because of that, I get frequent headaches. I have tried a lot of headache relief medication over time but have found my home in Advil Pain Reliever. I choose the tablets most of the time because they are easier for me to swallow. I …

I was bothered recently by an itchy foot with peeling and redness, and I self diagnosed the problem to be athlete’s foot. It has plagued me several times in the past so I know how to recognize the problem. When I went to Walmart to pick …

Tolnaftate, which is the main ingredient in Lotrimin foot cream, is the best cure for athlete’s foot and for skin rashes in sweaty areas of the body. It can also be applied as a jock itch cure. Cream formula is best, but the powder can be used …

Depression is the basis of many other diseases that can be fatal. Depression if not taken care can lead to be fatal as well. We have several different classifications of depression. I would like to briely describe each one in this article and write several more articles on …

Recently I had begun to feel the familiar “gravel” in my throat which usually exhibits itself when I’m catching the flu. Therefore, I decided to go to a pharmacy to see if I could get anything for it over the counter. Like all pharmacies, when I went into this …

I once suffered from respiratory problems in the past and the doctor required me to take prescription medicines. Barely recovering from a rocky health, some of the medications the doctor prescribed included supplements which I suppose were given to improve my immune resistance. Part of this intervention …

It’s unavoidable how kids would get sick often. They are so fragile and vulnerable of all these microorganisms that they pick up everywhere when they are playing. Sometimes, they actually get sick from playing with friends who have cough and colds. These conditions are easily transmitted by hand-to-hand then …

My husband recently had some teeth extracted to get a denture. Our dentist recommended he take Advil 200mg caplets for pain and swelling. We bought a bottle of 24 200mg caplets for him.
Advil is the brand name, these caplets are actually Ibuprofen with a coating on top which is …

I have had trouble sleeping for as long as I can remember. My problem is that I can’t seem to fall asleep very easily, and if I do manage to doze off, I don’t stay asleep throughout the night. I have tried various medications and natural …

Anyone who has ever suffered from chronic reflux disease will know the misery it causes…
I was first diagnosed at I think I was 21… I didnt get the burning at first, I got pain in my upper abdomen. It took a while for them to diagnose me because I …

Two years back I was sick. I used to be dull in all my activities and could not able to pay attention on anything properly, and used to sleep for more hours during the day and suffered from lot of hair loss. My husband take me to Dr.Nanda …

Retin-A is an integral part of my over-forty skin care routine. I have been using Retin-A for about five years. My doctor originally prescribed Retin-A to treat some acne I was experiencing. It does work well for me for acne prevention also small applications to areas …

If I would choose between the two weather that we have here in my country (rainy and summer) cold and hot I would pick none. As much as I want cold weather especially at night that help me have a good quiet sleep it has bad effect for me. …

Although in the package of Inza products always mentioned that Inza can also be used to reduce pain and fever, I never use Inza tablets for that kind of reason.
I did take Inza tablets few times but it was not for the fever that I had but it …

My wisdom tooth on the left side had been making my life miserable for the past few days. The fact that this tooth had to be removed to give me some permanent relief - only made tensed and nervous. I had always dreaded the painful procedure of removing the …

Pelentan is an anticoagulant and it helps to keep your blood from geting too dense or too liquid.
My grandpa has problems with his hear for almost 40 years now, his doctors are all really surprised that e is still alive. he also has problems with his blood and if …

I have sensitive skin and I think I inherited this from my mother. Even though I try my best to be careful about not getting any skin problems I do experience some. Sometimes, I would get a fungal infection and mostly, the breakouts would be in my feet. …

I generally have great results with Tylenol products so when I felt some allergy symptoms coming up I decided to try it. I was expecting this product to be effective because with almost all other medicines of this brand I had great luck so there was no reason …

I often have to lift very heavy items on my job and that means that I end up with back pain at the end of most days. I needed something that would help relieve some of the back pain so I tried Bengay Pain Relieving Ointment. I purchased ultra …

I have a child with asthma so I know I must pay close attention to his allergies. It is not easy to do when you live in an area where everyone has sinus and allergy issues. So I need a medicine on hand on all times. I need something …

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 …