I have had to take my daughter to the emergency room a number of times over the last few months. I have always taken her to Gilbert Mercy Hospital located in Gilbert, AZ. We have had excellent experiences at this hospital until recently. It saddens me greatly to write …

Thankfully I have inherited a no-sick gene from my mother. That is not to say that I do not get sick, but rather that it is very very seldom. However on the reverse side of this blessing is the fact that when I do catch a cold or something, …

Tums have always done the a good job for me and that’s why I always have these ones with me in my purse just in case. When I was at the store and saw there was a new flavor available, I decided to give it a try, hopping …

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 …

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 …

A few years ago I had an anxiety attack and did not know what was happening. My Husband rushed me to the hospital and I thought that I was dying. My hands stiffened and I was hyper-ventilating. The nurses told me that I had to breathe or my organs …

Proventil (albuterol) is a steroid medicine that I use in the treatment of Asthma. I get it in the liquid form and I put it in my portable breathing machine when I am having an attack or difficulty breathing. Proventil is the name brand and Albuterol is the generic …

Pepcid Complete is a very effective product and I use it when a bout of heartburn strikes. As a registered nurse, I am aware of the popularity of certain medications and their effectiveness. Pepcid is a medication that is frequently prescribed for our patients who suffer from …

I develop a nasty mouth ulcer sometime ago, it seem to be get bigger each day despite me applying an ulcer gel on it twice a day. It was really frustrating, embarrassing and unbearable as it was on the front of my lower lip. This time it kept bleeding …

Qvar, a product of Ivax, is a prescription inhaled corticosteroid (anti-swelling drug) used to treat asthma and other conditions that cause the lungs to swell. It is available in 80mcg and 40mcg dosages; your health care provider will prescribe the appropriate dose. The active ingredient in Qvar …

My two year old daughter is susceptible to cough and she gets it quite often. I like to give her Prospane Dried Ivy cough syrup because it is herbal and it was also prescribed to me while I was pregnant. The problem with the Prospane cough syrup is …

I had always been a loyal customer of the different Mercury Drugstores all over the Philippines. But this particular branch in Gomez Street Tuguegarao City, Philippines ruined the good image of this store in my opinion. Every time I purchased medicines and items from their mini-grocery, they always made …

Migraine runs in our family. It started with my grandmother then to my mom, uncles and aunt. Some of my cousins have it and unfortunately I inherited it too. When my mom has migraine attacks, she literally cannot do anything but lie down in bed. She remembers wanting to …

As a migraine sufferer I am well aware of the effectiveness of most over the counter pain relievers. Most over the counter pain relievers don’t really take the pain away from my migraines, but Motrin IB is different. It not only gives me relief from my migraine …

Cervarix is a vaccine against cervical cancer and is a product of GlaxoSmithKline. Its direct competitor is Gardasil which is manufactured by Merck. I chose Cervarix vaccine as against Gardasil mainly due to the suggestion of my ob-gyne. I am not a doctor so I could not compare these …

I was recently having problems with the side effects of my anti-diabetic medication. It often gave me these undesirable and often annoying effects that were very persistent. I often had this nauseating headache that was very apparent hours after taking the drug. This was infuriating so I asked my …

When I was 19 and needed desperately to lose some weight, a doctor gave me a prescription for Fastin, along with a 1300 calorie diet and exercise plan. I recall some warnings about possible insomnia, but I was not prepared for the full effect of this amphetamine-type drug.
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When I have had serious pains in the past, I have relied a lot of Tylenol and other acetaminophen products. I kind of steered away from these products for a while, until it felt like the other medicines were no longer working. I went to a nearby Wal-Mart store …

I really like these transparent antibacterial patches, they are a great way to clean your skin by nighttime. I however do not use them for »big« zits because they are well not that effective to be honest and I have found products that are way better for taking care …

I sent my husband to the store to pick up some Tylenol for me. I was suffering from some terrible back pains once again, and wanted some rapid release caplets. Of course, he came back with something else as he always does. I was a little irritated, but he …

I went to a Nutrition Specialist to get some advices about how to lose my weight. She gave me some list for the foods that I should and I should not take when I want to eat.
It’s a big list. Well, I had a hard time to follow the …

Few years ago, I tried to consume this Herbalax tea. A friend of mine said that she could lose her weight by drinking this tea every day. So I bought one package of Herbalax slimming tea from the supermarket for less than 5 dollar.
I started to drink Herbalax …

Paxil was one of the medications I used in treatment for depression. I used it as a solo med initially but did not have good results. My Doctor then added Wellbutrin to the program and together the results were better.
Paxil was prescribed to me for anxiety. I found …

Even though I suffer from asthma, I still make it to a point that I exercise. I jog 2-3 times in a week in a park close to where I live. Usually I jog for about 30-45 minutes just to keep my body healthy. There have been times that …

I have had problems with my skin for quite a few years. I don’t have problems all of the time, but it seems that weather changes and the dry season bring on the problems. I have had multiple issues with my skin becoming too dry and peeling. I even …

Although I don’t have severe dandruff, I do get the occasional flakes during the winter months, and I do get an itchy scalp when it’s really cold and dry outside. I have tried medicated shampoos in the past, and overall they are all good for removing flakes and …

When I get a bad cough, everybody knows about it. It goes on and on seemingly for ever, and is this nagging dry cough that just won’t stop at any time of the day or night. If I don’t take something and just leave it without any …

I remember that Inzana was already sold in the market when I was still a small kid. My mother used to give us Inzana tablet when we had our fever. There was not many tablet or medicine that they sell in the drug store that can be use to …

I am unfortunately among the large community of people who are lactose intolerant. It wasn’t something I was born with, but something that happened to accumulate over time, where dairy products began to irritate me. Now, I wasn’t going to give up the favorite foods of mine that had …

Lately I have decided to incorporate more exercise into my life. I have been taking brisk walks as well as distance walks to get myself into shape. After walking for a few days my knees started to hurt really badly. I have had knee pains in the past and …

I have been caught in many situations where pain just catches me off guard. I can go from not feeling any pain at all to having pain that is extremely intense. One day I was at work and found myself in a sticky situation. My shoulder started throbbing horribly …

I think it is so important to get the news out to those ladies who have never heard of Pyridium. I know that urinary tract infections can strike in the dead of night, and drive you wild during the night, allowing no sleep, and continuing on for days. In …

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 …

For anyone who has children antibiotic ointment is a staple for life. I do not have my own children but I do happen to have three lovely nieces. They are wonderful children who never cease to amaze me, but they are also the most accident prone children that I …

This insulin is available in a vial and pen to be used in insulin pumps, syringes, and with pen needles for diabetic people. It’s onset is within 2-4 minutes from injection.
This insulin is fairly new and is a great switch form your regular Novalog/Humalog. We use it in my …

Have you ever heard of Dalacin T? Few years ago, I had to use Dalacin T frequently. Why? Because when I just grew up as teenager, I had acne problem on my face. I went to special skin care doctor or specialist then I got prescription from him to …

Craig Family Medicine in Ellijay, GA is a great PCP for families and individuals. Every week I get allergy shots and they are very friendly and caring. They even have a special room called the “Quiet Room” where I get my shots so there is less pressure. …

This is the new kind of paracetamol tablets from Panadol. Some of you probably know already that Panadol is a kind of paracetamol tablet that you can take as pain killer or when you have fever.
And this Panadol Cold and Flu tablet can be use specifically when you …

There was a few months at the beginning of summer when I was having some health problems and was retaining water really bad. My lower legs, ankles and feet were huge. My socks were leaving imprints in my skin. It was really bad. After having tried an over-the-counter pill …

I recently had a baby a few months ago. I decided to do a review on my OBGYN. His name is Dr. Daniel Nahhas and his office is located in Uniontown, PA. When I found out I …

Neosporin + Pain Relief is an excellent product and it works wonders for me. Sometimes, I get cracks in the skin in my fingers right next to my fingernails. I am a registered nurse and I am constantly washing my hands, so they tend to get dried …

Hydroxycut is one of the weight loss pills that I decided to try. Wanting to shed a few pounds while not being able to maintain a regular exercise regime I decided that I would try Hydroxycut. I was drawn to it by an advertisement on TV and …

I have been sick on and off for the past month with a cold that I can not seem to get rid of. About three weeks ago, I purchased a cough syrup as well as some cold and sinus tablets. I took both of these medicines as …

Some days my working hours exceeds 10hrs. Long hours sitting before computer, results dullness, tiresome and losing concentration on work on me. I enquired about food supplements that make me whole day active. I have seen an advertisement about revital. I bought one strip of 10 tablets …

It seems that Vicks Nyquil has been around forever. When I was a kid, my mom would give it to me if I had a cold, and it would help me sleep through the night. Recently I noticed that Vicks Nyquil has changed and now comes in …

I have tried all kinds of heartburn relief products, from Tums to Pepcid and everything in between. I have heartburn regularly and I always try to keep something on hand in case I need it. Recently, Walgreens had a special on Omeprazole Acid Reducer for buy one, …

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 …

My husband has the problem with eczema. It can be really irritating and frustrating to deal with. He tried over-the-counter creams and none of them really seemed to work. I got him to head to the doctor. The doctor prescrived Cutivate Cream. This is a prescription cream that has …

If you suffer from extreme menstrual discomfort the way I do, you’ll be tempted to pop a couple Midol Complete(s) just to ease the pain. Midol is good specifically for lower back pain. And when I’m coming down with one of “those” headaches, they usually disappear after …

My son has recently been having chronic colds since starting preschool. He usually battles a perpetually horrific cough on and off. Finally, I took him to the doctor and she advised that we start using a nebulizer machine to help reduce risk of coughs and colds. To my astonishment, …