I heard on the news that 70% of Americans suffer from heartburn at least three times a month, this is probably because of the fact that Americans try to enhance the taste of things by adding a ton of flavor and salt and this leads to acid in your …

My experience with Voltaren is two-fold.
When I was younger, I developed a “mystery illness” which caused widespread muscle and joint pain. Several illnesses were suspected, one of them being lupus. Lupus is an inflammatory condition, so one of my first treatment suggestions was to use non-steriodal anti-inflammatory drugs. …

My husband and I have been using FERN-C Ascorbic Acid Capsule for more than two months now and I can really say it is a very good product. We usually take it during those times when we feel like we are going to get sick and it really …

My eyes have been bad for awhile. I finally gave in and decided to see an eye doctor. I had never been to an eye doctor so I had to look around for one. I finally decided to go with Dr. …

I bought these caffeine pills from a sports shop a while ago to use them before working out and as a way to stay awake during those long exam nights right before finals. On the label thay say not to exceed the daily dose of 1 pill. I did …

This was a cheap prenatal pill I bought at Wal-Mart for like $5.00 for 100 tablets. Taking 1 dose a day is so much easier than having to take 2 like some prenatal pills require. This pill is easy to take but I would like it better if it …

I work with my hands all the time and that means often immersing them in water, getting in contact with abrasive substances be it soap or even natural ones (the most notorious are chilli, onions and garlic when cooking). I try to wear rubber gloves to protect them …

I waded through mud and muck in order to get out of the village where I was stranded because of Typhoon Ketsana/Ondoy. I had no choice but to walk barefoot in waist-deep brown water littered with the debris of the typhoon. I could feel the sharp objects with my …

When my son was only a few weeks old, he had constipation and no bowel movement for more than two days. Alarmed, I decided to increase his fluid intake to give him softer stools. However this did not resolve his problem thus I consulted his pediatrician for …

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, …

So my horrible cough story continues. After shuffling between this and that to no success, I finally gave up over-the-counter drugs and sought the advice of a doctor. I was diagnosed with hypersensitivity to dusts. While this may sound atypical to me, I affirmed the doctor’s …

Zoloft is my final medication on my journey to find something to help me deal with my anxiety. Zoloft, is in theory an anti-depressant, but it is used to treat anxiety disorders. It can be used in conjunction with other drugs like Welbutrin. I however only want to have …

For some reason having a sore throat drives me completely insane. It does not matter if the sore throat is mild or severe, I really do not like to deal with them. I have used a few different products for my sore throats and found that some work much …

I have a few scars on my body from cuts and acne and so recently, I decided to try and even the look of them out. I did a little research and discovered that the best way to go this is to start applying a scar diminishing cream. …

Vicks Dayquil and Nyquil are two of my favorite medicines because they really work! Whenever I get a cold, my nose always gets so stuffed up and I feel like I can never breathe. And forget sleeping! It’s too difficult to sleep when you can’t breathe through your nose. …

The last time I had a cough I saw an irresistible bag of cough drops on sale. I don’t usually purchase this brand but found that it was considerably low in price. I was able to buy a package consisting of 70 cough drops for only a little over …

It’s hard to take some sort of medicine without a doctors prescription, but I am glad that there’s analgesic that I can take that is harmless. This Biogesic paracetamol can take even without taking a full meal, I been using this analgesic-antipyretic medicine for so long and it helps …

As a child and teenager, I suffered from horrible allergies. These allergies were accompanied by headaches, watery eyes, runny nose, and a clogged nose. I think that is one of the worse feelings a person can ever have. I got tired of walking around sneezing all of the time …

If you are looking for a good pain killer then I would recommend giving Kerr Drugs Aspirin a try. I think for the most part aspirin is aspirin no matter what manufacturer you get it from, but I have really enjoyed using the Kerr drug version of the product. …

Like I said in previous reviews I do not really get sick all that much. However there are times when I do manage t get sick and I hate it. One of my most despised symptoms is coughing. I hate the way it makes me feel and the attention …

My husband and I love this pediatric provider for our daughter. Dr. Glen Garner is my daughter’s pediatrician and for more than 2 years of going there to ensure our daughter’s care, we are very satisfied with his practice and service. Everytime we go for a visit with either …

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 …

Of the main over the counter painkillers, I generally prefer to get ibuprofen as it seems to have the fewest side effects. Not that I get a huge number of problems with any of the popular medicines in this sector, but I do think it is better to be …

I’m anemic. Or at least that’s what my grandma says. I have low blood and I look pale all the time. You’ll really notice how pale I am when you take a look at my lips (when they’re not covered with a lip balm, lipstick, and a lip gloss) …

Allergies and such seem to run in my family. I remember when I was a kid, going to the doctor with my mother and brother so he could be tested for allergic reactions, and it was so awful to watch them as they put fifty small slices into the …

I purchased Certain Dri Anti-Perspirant after seeing it on a late night television commercial. I found it to be rather pricey for an anti-perspirant (a little over five dollars at my local Wal-Mart) but thought I’d give it a try anyway. I have had a long battle …

A few years ago I developed a case of adult onset acne due to the use of creams prescribed by my dermatologist for a pigmentation problem. My doctor prescribed a six month course of Roaccutane which is a brand of Isotretinoin and is also sold under the name of …

In this kind of fluctuating morning hot spells alternates with sudden hot showers in the afternoon, most of the small children can easily catch cold and cough. My child falls into this category, she has been coughing for endless day with thick nasal discharge.
Visiting the local doctor prove to …

Talking to different people over the phone,long 8 hours of pure explaining,hearing complaints and what not. And the worst part is, doing this during a graveyard shift, it was really a burden. This was the type of work I had for almost 5 years of being a call center …

Last year I had a very bad cold which leaded to horrific sinus congestion and ultimately the worst earache that I even had in my life. I don’t even remember, prior to this incident when I even had an earache. They are not something that I get …

Of all the sleeping pills I’ve tried over the years, this deal is probably the best, financially speaking. You get 100 tablets with the Walgreens Nighttime Sleep Aid Mini-Caplets Mini-Caplets and for only $10, which isn’t bad as all. I was used to paying close to $5 for Tylenol …

I travel frequently, and am always worried about picking up a nasty stomach bug or food poisioning whilst in a foreign country. Dukoral has absolutely given me peace of mind and almost transformed how I think about food while I am abroad.
This is an oral vaccine against traveller’s diarrhea. …

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 …

This story may not be the most fun to listen to but it’s a story. I was going through a phase where I was having major diarrhea and I couldn’t get rid of it. I went to the doctor a couple of times and he couldn’t figure out what was …

Few days back I had a terrific stomach disorder, it was as bad as it could be, you won’t believe it but I visited the bathroom as many as 13 times in just a day. I was totally dehydrated and was trying hard to check it by drinking plenty …

Tempra Forte is a brand name of Paracetamol that is produced and distributed by Bristol-Myers Squib in the Philippines. Tempra forte is an analgesic made specially for adults, it is prepared in tablet or syrup form. I personally take this drug whenever I am sick and I can say …

I was recently diagnosed with Prostate cancer and told by the doctors that I would need to have a radical prostate removal.
Since I live in a small community with only one hospital to choose from, I was apprehensive about the care I would receive because I had heard …

I was at the office one day when I felt my abdomen become distended. It was hard and rigid to touch. I don’t know if it was something I ate or was it because of my late lunch. So I turned on my computer, Googled some remedies and found …

My son has a medical diagnosis of ADHD and is considered “severe”. Twenty minutes after taking CONCERTA his persona changes from a wiggly, loud, unfocused 9 year old boy who cannot do anything such as get dressed for school, do his homework, treat his sisters properly, etc… to …

My husband had throat infection and fever the previous week.Upon checking,the doctor said that it is severe throat infection.He also had cough and was tired.He had to take this antibiotic for 5 days with 2 tablets a day in the morning and at night after food.Initially for the first …

I’m always hesitant to try 24 hour allergy medication, because they pretty much NEVER provide 24 hour relief, and that’s even including the prescription medications I’ve been given for my allergies. I was prescribed Allegra last year by my doctor, which is a one-a-day tablet, and six hours after …

Six months ago, I visited my doctor complaining of depression and anxiety. He prescribed Effexor XR. So, I went on the internet and began looking this drug up. On messageboards and personal pages, people who had taken it said it was a horrible experience. Among the complaints listed were …

I bought a box of Medi Care adhesive bandages when my last supply of band-aid nearly ran out. I accidentally bruised my two fingers recently while at work, so I had to run to the customer service department to get some adhesive bandages. As a part-time baker …

I had a recurring Urinary Tract Infection since I was in high school and it became worst when I started working. I had my worst attack just recently that I end up being hospitalized for a week. I got fever and chills and the doctor said that my infection …

Equate triple antibacterial is basically the Walmart generic version of Neosporin.
But don’t let that bother you, it is a good product!
I have three children and believe me, we need plenty of antibacterial around.
Generally, I have found it does heal cuts and wounds faster than if you didn’t …

A while back I started to put on a lot of weight, unfortunately for me. It was making my knee joints ache very badly. The extra 40 pounds wasn’t doing me any justice, but I couldn’t get the weight off overnight. I did however need something to get rid …

I suppose I could’ve put this review under cosmetics, or even health, since it’s concerning the health of your skin, but this is actually a very potent medicine, even if it’s externally used, so I couldn’t fathom putting it anywhere but in the medicine category. See, I’ve long had …

Another product that you can find from Kalbe Farma co. Cerebrofort Gold is a kind of multi-vitamin supplement that you can give for your kids. Actually, most people give this Cerebrofort Gold to their kids because they have eating problem with their kids. As you know, some small kids …

I’ve long suffered from very painful cramping when I’m menstruating. It’s been a curse in my family for as long as anyone can really remember. I’ve tried taking birth control (though I don’t need it for birth-preventative measures) as directed by my doctor, to help alleviate the cramping, and …

Aspirin has never been a main medication for me to take when I am in pain. However, I do know that aspirin does reduce pain. I also know that it is fairly inexpensive compared to most pain killers . I had a painful toothache but was not having luck …