Reviews about Over the Counter Medicine

mariolntn says "tylenol is good for many things" about Tylenol

mariolntn — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:57:35 GMT

tylenol is good at relieving minor aches and pains, but it will not help severe pain. for severe pain you will need a prescription pain killer like vicodin. these strong medications like vicodin are not available over the counter, however, which i feel is extremely unfair. do you know how difficult it can be to get a doctor to write a script for vicodin??? i have been trying for a long time and still do not have one. tylenol works for minor pain, but it is just not good enough for my back pain. i have scoliosis and tylenol just does not cut it. plus, taking too much tylenol can cause liver damage. i take tylenol frequently, but it always leaves me wanting more pain relief. also, vicodin and the like provide not only pain relief, but can also be mood elevators. i wish tylenol could do that. attention makers of tylenol: add codeine or hydrocodone or something strong to your product!!! you will triple sales and have many many happy customers!!!

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mariolntn says "claritin is a good product" about Claritin 24 Hour Allergy Tablets

mariolntn — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:37:56 GMT

Claritin is quite effective at relieving allergy symptoms. I don't know what I'd do without it. I have had allergies all my life and if i did not use this product i would be soooo miserable. i would have itchy, runny nose and eyes and a constant sore throat. i have tried to wean myself off claritin a few different times in my life and never last more than 2 days because my allergy symptoms become soooo annying. claritin used to be available by prescription only, i believe, but now it is available over the counter, thank goodness. this is so much more convenient. i don't have to see a doctor on a regular basis just to be able to treat my allergy symptoms. clairitin can be sort of expensive but it is well worth the money you will spend on it if you have severe allergy symptoms like i do. i would pay even more for it if i had to. i can't live without it. i would recommend claritin to anyone who has allergies.

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mariolntn says "gives me energy" about premier value daily multiple vitamin

mariolntn — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:30:10 GMT

I really like taking premier value multiple vitamins every day, there is something in them that really help me get through the day i like them because they give me a surge of energy that i need at my work i work in a paper mill and the work is hard day in and day out also we have to work different shits every week and some times we have a short change shift which means we may very well work until 10pm at night and have to go right back in at 6am in the morning an 8 hour turn around but the time passes really quick by the time you drive home eat wash up sleep watch tv and drive back to work it seems like you just left work. and these premier value daily multiple vitamins really help give me the stamina i need in such situations. My mother in law also takes them because i told her about them she asked me one day why i alwasy have so much enegy and i told her i think its because i take premier value daily multiple vitamins every day and they really work and help me feel great since then she...

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web1354 says "Nyquil is the best overall cough medicine on the market!" about nyquil nyquil

web1354 — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:19:06 GMT

The Nyquil liquid cough medicine is the best on the market. I have taken it several times for symptoms ranging from fever headache body aches sneezing coughing. It is fast acting and no ohter cough medicine on the market compares. If I am not feeling well I take Nyquil liquid to take care of my symptoms by the next day I am up and ready to go. The cost of Nyquil liquid is very comparable to other brands or even better - I have tried many others but none stack up to the quick relief I get from taking Nyquil Liquid. I have recommended Nyquil liquid to many of my friends coworkers and family and they all agree. I do not promote many products but when they work as well as Nyquil Liquid I need to promote it because it is a product I stand behind 1,000%. The liquid form of Nyquil is far superior than the capsule they take care of my problems and leaves me feeling ready for the day ahead. I always have Nyquil liquid in stock at all times because you never know when you might...

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mariolntn says "premier value ibuprofen helps fight pain" about premier value ibuprofen

mariolntn — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:53:09 GMT

premier value ibuprofen is quite good at helping to fight minor aches and pains. it is just as good as any name brand ibuprofen. they are the same strength and work the same way. ibuprofen is good at treating headaches, muscle aches, toothaches...pretty much any minor aches and pains. for thougher aches and pains, however, you will need something stronger, like a prescription pain killer. ibuprofen can be taken along with many prescription pain killers as long as they don't contain ibuprofen as well. this may provide even great pain relief. also, ibuprofen can be taken along with acetaminophen (eg tylenol). this can provide greater pain relief than either medication alone. overall, premier value ibuprofen is a good over the counter pain relieving medication. i would recommend buying it to anyone who has tried other over the counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen and are not getting adequate pain relief.

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mariolntn says "prilosec otc really works" about prolosec otc prilosec otc

mariolntn — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:33:10 GMT

prilosec otc is very effective in treating heartburn. i have been taking it for many years now and it i very rarely get heartburn now. if i were not taking it, i would not be able to eat anything because of terrible heartburn. in its advertising, prilosec says "1 pill, 24 hrs, zero heartburn" this may be true for some people, but for me, it takes 2 pills a day for zero heartburn. i have chrones disease, however, and this is why i require more pills than most people probably would. in any case, i think this is a very good product. i would reccommend it to anyone who has frequent heartburn, or even occasional heartburn for that matter. of course, you should probably consult your doctor before taking any otc medicines to be sure that they are right for you and/or will not interact with any other medicines you take. you could also consult with your pharmacist before purchasing prilosec otc.

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limecoke says "No other over the counter medication helps more" about tylenol arthrits tylenol arthritis

limecoke — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:47:03 GMT

My husband suffers from scoliosis and has been walking with one leg smaller and shorter than the other since he was young (should have worn those corrective shoes he was supposed to). Now the cartiledge is gone in his knees and he suffers from extreme arthritic pain to both of his knees, hips, and even in his spine, making it hard to work around the house or even take a walk. He has tried everything on the market, aspirin, naproxen, Advil liquid gels (which is what his doctor told him to take), ibuprofen, and even regular Tylenol, but he swears by Tylenol Arthritis. He takes fewer pills, says it does not cause stomach upset like some of the others, and his pain is relieved to a tolerable level. I'm not sure where we'd be without it, running to the doctor's office, I suppose, getting prescriptions and then to the pharmacy for refills. I even take it for my occasional headaches and within a half an hour my headache is gone!

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gophils33 says "relieves pain and helps with restlessness" about Tylenol Tylenol PM

gophils33 — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:52:30 GMT

Tylenol PM is really great for nighttime aches and pains that can cause restlessness or disrupt a good nights sleep at some times. It is jsut like Tylenol in that it definitely takes the edge off of pain, and it works pretty quickly. It is mild on your stomach and doesn't cause any of the discomfort that Advil and some other OTC pain pills can cause at times. It really does help you fall asleep without totally putting out of commission until noon the next day like NyQuil and some other products do. It gives me a restful sleep but I do not wake up groggy or not feeling like myself the next day. One piece of advice that I would give is to take the medicine an hour or two before you want to go to bed. At least for me, it takes a while to kick in so if I take it right when I want to go to bed it won't work quickly enough. I also think that taking it a little early helps me not feel groggy in the morning because it has more of a chance to work its way through me.

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anmlnrs says "When I have a headache, I reach for my Advil." about Advil 200mg Ibuprofen Tablets

anmlnrs — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:56:24 GMT

I suffer from migraines, but I have found if I grab my Advil at the first sign of a headache, I can avoid those painful migraines. I have never had an issue with an upset stomach because of advil, as I take it with or without food. I have tried other headache medications and have found nothing works like my Advil. It is less expensive than the migraine medications and works just as effectively if taken at the first sign of a headache. I also suffer from allergies especially in the spring and summer, and my Advil helps with those symptoms as well. I do not have to take allergy medications nearly as often, and Advil does not make me drowsy like those other medications can. If you have a headache, or a mild muscle pain, Advil works well for both. Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory medication that works well for fever relief, as well as headaches, mild strains and sprains. Just do not give Advil to your dog or cat, as it can be harmful for our furry friends!

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metal1467 says "finally a cough medicine that WORKS!" about Robitussin Cough and sore throat

metal1467 — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:36:43 GMT

I am usually never sick but when I do I get SICK!I have done all the other medications and they only relieve it for awhile and then here it is again.back and forth to the store and not feeling good just makes the situation worse.I've tried halls,tylenol,nightquil(which makes me feel groggy),etc...then one day a friend of mine said he'll go and pick some meds up for me but I was out of ideas.so upon his return he pulled a box out of the bag and low and behold it was a box of ROBITUSSIN for cough.I immediately took two tsp full and in about in hour my cough was gone.I asked him how he knew what would work and he said the pharmacist recommended that and he was right!I now know that if I ever come down with a cold again I will definitely get ROBITUSSIN.I just wish I had known this earlier because that would have saved me from alot of anguish,frustration and most importantly my health and my money!

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BillyChar says "Can't Recommend It Enough" about Biofreeze

BillyChar — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:30:01 GMT

I have never heard my wife recommend anything as much as Biofreeze. She suffers from Degenerative Disk Disease, Fibromyalgia and Osteoarthritis. At times, she hurts so badly, and is so uncomfortable, that she would never be comfortable or be able to get any sleep at night, if it weren't for Biofreeze. She has also recommended it to several people with Rumatoid Arthritis, that have told her later Biofreeze was the first thing they had ever used to help their pain. Getting me to use any kind of medication is not an easy task, but she has even convenienced me to try it. Now, when I have sore muscles or have hurt myself at work, I reach for the Biofreeze. Biofreeze can be purchased in several different forms, such as gel in a tube, roll-on and spray-on, but we have found that the gel in the tube works better and last longer. It isn't a product that can be bought just anywhere, but check on line or with your local Chiropracter. You won't regret it.

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savnzplan says "MOM was right this will make you feel better" about Vicks VapoRub

savnzplan — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:10:42 GMT

I think my mom would laugh to hear me recommend Vicks Vapor Rub so highly. As I child I remember that when I has a cold it made me feel warm and cozy and cleared my head, and soothed my chest so i could sleep. We all know sleeping well is the best thing when you are sick, but that is hard to do when you have a cold.

Vicks Vapor Rub opens up your stuffy head without the dryness of a cold medicine. It warms your chest so that the tight heavy feeling is gone allowing you to breathe deeper and sleep better without any side effects. As a cold remedy this may be the least expensive of all but whatever the price it would be worth it. I never use Vicks Vapor Rub on myself without thinking of my Mom, or rub it on my children without feeling I have just done the perfecet MOM thing.The warm vapors just feel so nice you know as soon as they start that this is good medicine and you will feel better in the morning.

As an extra bonus I have found other great things the Vicks Vapor Rub will help relieve,...

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BillyChar says "Great Medicine" about Mucinex D

BillyChar — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:07:11 GMT

My wife & I both suffer from seasonal allergies and have found this to be a great medication to keep in our medicine cabinet at all times. When you have those times that you have more than just drainage, and need a little more than the regular Mucinex, you really should try Mucinex D. Mucinex D stops your runny/stuffy nose, sneezing, and all those other annoying allergy/sinus related things that happen. We feel that Mucinex D works better than many of the other allergy/sinus medications that we have tried. A lot of the other medications can make you very sleeply, but I haven't noticed the Mucinex D having that affect on me. I can take Mucinex D and still do whatever it is I need to get done, without falling asleep trying to do it. Depending on where you shop, it can be a little expensive, but watch for those sale, like we do, and stock up when you find one. Take Mucinex D and beath again.

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lilmama01617 says "Excedrin really works for migraines without perscriptons" about excedrin migraine Excedrin Migraine

lilmama01617 — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:02:01 GMT

This is the only medicine I will use when I get a migraine because it works fast and has three benefical active ingrediants Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Asprin, and Caffeine (65mg). It also does not have side effects like the perscription migraine medications do, but as always check with your doctor to make sure it is safe for you to take and if it will interact with any medications you are taking. Excedrin in general is a good brand, I have tried all their products before and have always been satisfied. I'm sure everyone knows this but keep out of reach of children and for children under 18 years of age it says to ask a doctor. The pills are easy to swallow and the price is pretty cheap overall. Two friends I have that tried this product loved it as well and one said it worked better than the perscription to imetrex. I would recommend this product to everyone because it is very effective and a good buy for the money.

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lewandda says "Strongest relief you can get without a prescription" about Percogesic Aspirin-Free, Pain Reliever, Fever Reducer Tablets

lewandda — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:09:28 GMT

I discovered regular strength Percogesic shortly after surgery to remove a brain tumor. I am allergic to many of the prescription pain medication and tried tylenol by itself with no relief. My doctor suggested I try regular strength Percogesic and I have never used anything else for pain since.

It is a great product in that it is primarily Tylenol but instead of an antihistimine it adds an adjuvent (phyenyltoloxamine) that makes the Tylenol work better. It can cause drowsiness so I don't recommend driving or operating dangerous machinery until you know how it affects you.

Best taken before bed because it does help you sleep and wake up pain free, I have used Percogesic after multiple surgeries over the last 8 years. I have had 36 surgeries, in fact, and never been given or needed anything stronger than the Percogesic.

It's great to go to bed at night and know when I wake up in the morning the chances are very good that the pain will be gone. I sleep more soundly...

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JennJoe1029 says "Excedrin Can Be A Lifesaver When Migraines Strike" about Excedrine Migraine Excedrin Migraine

JennJoe1029 — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:42:58 GMT

Excedrin Migraine has always been a lifesaver when a migraine strikes! This is the only pain reliever that tends to work for alleviating the crippling pain resulting from migraine onset. I keep a constant supply handy in my purse, and highly recommend this product to anyone who might be a sufferer as well! I work in a daycare, and this medication has been the only relief to help me though the day when otherwise I would have been confined to bed with a pillow to shield all light from my eyes.

I am always recommending this product to friends, family, and anyone else whom might be a migraine sufferer. I am often sharing the product itself with co-workers, and they know that I continuously keep a small bottle with me.

The tablets are small enough to easily swallow, and offer fast action pain relief. They do have caffine in them, so it might not be appropriate for someone who is on caffine free diets or who are not able to tolorate such an additive. (For anyone who might be considering this...

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LMH0403 says "Excederin Migraine has really helped me!" about Excederin Migraine Medicine

LMH0403 — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:22:45 GMT

Excederin Migraine medicine has really helped me over the last several years. When I started suffering from mild migraines my Mother recommended to me Excederin Migraine. This is a miracle drug! I can have a headache for 3 hours but when I take Excederin, within 30 minutes my headache is completely gone.

I'm sure that Excederin does have limitations. The main reasons I get migraines is due to stress or not having eaten offen enough (low blood sugar). For me, Excederin works amazingly well. My Mother also uses Excederin. She however has traditional migraines that come on for no reason. Excederin also works for her but sometimes takes a little longer before she begins to see results. Either way, I believe that Excederin can take care of most of your migraine issues. I do not believe that Excederin should take the place of prescription strength medications for those who need them but it is excellent for those who suffer from mild migraines.

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scantrell2007 says "Tylenol arthritis helps me function, lessening the pain." about tylenol extra strenth Tylenol arthritis

scantrell2007 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:33:50 GMT

Tylenol arthritis works very well for Fibromyalgia pain sufferers. I've had Fibromyalgia for the past 10 years and it has taken me trying many different medications to figure out what helped with my pain. tylenol arthritis is one of the best out on the market for this form of arthritis. I'm sure it would work well with other forms as well. Tylenol arthritis can be found where tylenl products are sold. It's in a yellow box and stands out from the rest. I would suggest trying it. Tylenol arthritis is also very resonably priced. I take tylenoal arthritis at the first sign of pain, right when it starts coming on. Within 20 minutes, I'm feeling so much better. I'm grateful that this product was produced for it helps me function so much better. Tylenol arthritis allows me the quality of life I once had before the Fibromyalgia. Tylenol arthristis comes in bottles of different quantities so, if your not sure, buy the smaller one and should it work for you as it has for me, then purchase a larger...

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Cottonwoodcandy says "Works great all season medication for allergies" about zyrtec zyrtec

Cottonwoodcandy — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:59:55 GMT

I am one person who has suffered from environmental allergies since I was a teenager. I have tried all types of prescription medications and over the counter medications. Most of which did not work well enough for me. Some of them would wear off too soon and then I would feel like garbage. Others would make me feel so sleepy that I wanted to go to bed. I even tried taking the ones that made me sleepy at bedtime but would also continue to make me sleepy during the day. I felt like I was in a stupor all day long. Once I tried Zyrtec, I could not believe how I felt. It seemed to clear up all my symptoms. I didn't have to carry a tissue with me all day long because of the sneezing and runny nose. I can't tell you how annoying that can be. My nose was always red prior to Zyrtec. I did find that it made a little sleepy so I decided to take it night before bed. That worked much better for me and did not make me groggy the next day. The symptoms did not come back either...

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munchkins says "Motrin is the best fever reducer/pain reliever I have found!" about motrin children's motrin

munchkins — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:05:12 GMT

This past month my daughter was diagnosed with the H1N1 virus. Her fever hit 104 on Tylenol. I had her at the doctor within a few hours and they recommended Motrin. I have used it many times in the past, and it always works great. I immediately put her on Motrin, and within a few hours her fever was down to normal. The doctor had me alternate with Tylenol every three hours to keep the fever down, but Tylenol didn't keep it down at all. Her fever spiked everytime she had Tylenol, and we would have to wait until she was able to take the Motrin again to get her fever back down.

Since that episode, I have plenty of Motrin on hand at all times. I have been told Motrin is hard on the stomach, but we have never had any problems at all with that. In fact, she felt so much better when she was on the Motrin, we were able to get her to eat small amounts. I owe Motrin alot of thanks, without them, we would have had a very rough week!

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