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Jack1000 · 04-02-2004, 05:09 PM

Guys,

Years ago, I had a very painful yeast infection and my doctor prescribed Lamisil, which is an anti-fungal cream and tablet and it worked GREAT! The prescription was about $75 for a 30gram tube of the cream. But, now, you can by Lamisil over the counter in the same prescription strength and for some reason I have tried it on other minor skin irritations. (Expensive, about $14.00 for a 15mg tube.) We have a relative that used it when his nails were cracking and buring and after about 4 days, it cleared right up! (Nothing else worked) I don't know what is in this stuff. But it really helps. It is however, NOT recommmended for anything on the face.

I was wondering what other medicines. (Prescription, or over the counter) or formerly prescription and now over the counter have worked for you? What medication have you found alternate uses for that really works? I also take Lorazapam for anxiety and have for the last 4 years and it has been a Godsend for me.

Jack

Cashodeen · 04-02-2004, 05:33 PM

I don't take medicine that much, but these are the best I have taken:

Phenergan--I take that sometimes still when I feel sick to my stomach.
Percocet
Albuterol--When I had pneumonia that let me breathe again.

The greatest I ever took though, was one I took years ago. A really rare drug called Elmiron. It's not even in the 3 drug books we have. (A viral infection damaged my bladder and Elmiron cured it.)

Tuesday Weld · 04-02-2004, 06:51 PM

There's nothing I would recommend, because, IMO, none of it is that great.

dawsongirl · 04-02-2004, 10:41 PM

Pepto Bismol. It's cheap, it's relatively easy to swallow without wanting to throw it back up, and it works in one swig. Great stuff.

Moonlight Lady · 04-03-2004, 08:47 AM

Nyquil's great for colds..

I take these....

Alleve...for mild headaches, sore muscles (when i'm at home)

Excedrin migraine....for moderate to bad headaches
(rarely)

Ibuprofen: Sore muscles, back pain
also for headaches--usually when i'm at work. it's the only thing that doesn't make me drowsy.

Synthroid - For hypo-thyroidism, I have to take it everyday.

TJL · 04-03-2004, 10:55 AM

I'm TJL, and I have cold sores.

Every winter at one time or another, I will get cold sores. I've tried a bunch of over the counter remedies, and they work, but they take a long time, and i still have a hideous sore on my face for a week.
My sister gave me Abreva cold sore ointment, and it worked great.
A few weeks ago, I felt a cold sore comng on, I put some abreva on it, and the next day, I was fine. It's the best.

Penny Lane · 04-03-2004, 01:25 PM

Ibuprofin .

TJL · 04-03-2004, 01:29 PM

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Originally posted by Penny Lane
Ibuprofin .

Bless you.

Penny Lane · 04-03-2004, 01:43 PM

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Originally posted by TJL
Bless you.

Huh?

TJL · 04-03-2004, 01:46 PM

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Originally posted by Penny Lane
Huh?

Yeah, I kinda thought that wouldn't work.

Penny Lane · 04-03-2004, 01:50 PM

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Originally posted by TJL
Yeah, I kinda thought that wouldn't work.

Huh?

Kay Scarpetta · 04-03-2004, 08:42 PM

Prozac

Penny Lane · 04-03-2004, 08:51 PM

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Originally posted by Kaffeine Kay
Prozac

Hi Karli! Nice to see you back!

phoebe7165 · 04-03-2004, 11:50 PM

Theraflu caplets. Another cold remedy is Alka-Seltzer Plus even though it tastes nasty, it does work. If I have to take it, I hold my nose and swig it down.

You might think I'm weird but I also like taking ampicillan, especially when I would have an infected tooth or some other infection.

dawsongirl · 04-03-2004, 11:50 PM

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Originally posted by Jen1989
I have severe allergies and some of the over the counter medicines work pretty well. Tylenol Sever Allergy, Tylenol Allergy Sinus, benedryl etc. Claritin, and Clarinex don't really help me, but work well for other people. Allerga doesn't help, and it gives me a headache, but works for other people. Zyrtec works well for some people, but I can't take it, I'm allergic to it.

Nightquil works pretty well for colds.

I was all excited when Claritin went OTC. Then I bought some and it didn't work.

Alavert works great though. And OMG...Benadryl...that stuff apparently doesn't play nice with Paxil because one night it kept me up for hours with bad jitters. Horrible.

And yes...NyQuil rocks. Tastes like ass, but it does its duty.

04-02-2004, 05:09 PM	#1
Jack1000 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 05, 2001 Posts: 2,055	Medicine That REALLY works for you! Guys, Years ago, I had a very painful yeast infection and my doctor prescribed Lamisil, which is an anti-fungal cream and tablet and it worked GREAT! The prescription was about $75 for a 30gram tube of the cream. But, now, you can by Lamisil over the counter in the same prescription strength and for some reason I have tried it on other minor skin irritations. (Expensive, about $14.00 for a 15mg tube.) We have a relative that used it when his nails were cracking and buring and after about 4 days, it cleared right up! (Nothing else worked) I don't know what is in this stuff. But it really helps. It is however, NOT recommmended for anything on the face. I was wondering what other medicines. (Prescription, or over the counter) or formerly prescription and now over the counter have worked for you? What medication have you found alternate uses for that really works? I also take Lorazapam for anxiety and have for the last 4 years and it has been a Godsend for me. Jack

04-02-2004, 06:51 PM	#3
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04-03-2004, 08:47 AM	#5
Moonlight Lady Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 18, 2002 Posts: 16,052	Nyquil's great for colds.. I take these.... Alleve...for mild headaches, sore muscles (when i'm at home) Excedrin migraine....for moderate to bad headaches (rarely) Ibuprofen: Sore muscles, back pain also for headaches--usually when i'm at work. it's the only thing that doesn't make me drowsy. Synthroid - For hypo-thyroidism, I have to take it everyday.
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04-03-2004, 10:55 AM	#6
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	I'm TJL, and I have cold sores. Every winter at one time or another, I will get cold sores. I've tried a bunch of over the counter remedies, and they work, but they take a long time, and i still have a hideous sore on my face for a week. My sister gave me Abreva cold sore ointment, and it worked great. A few weeks ago, I felt a cold sore comng on, I put some abreva on it, and the next day, I was fine. It's the best.
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04-03-2004, 01:25 PM	#7
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04-02-2004, 05:33 PM	#2
Cashodeen Hi. Forum Star Join Date: Aug 30, 2001 Posts: 11,363	I don't take medicine that much, but these are the best I have taken: Phenergan--I take that sometimes still when I feel sick to my stomach. Percocet Albuterol--When I had pneumonia that let me breathe again. The greatest I ever took though, was one I took years ago. A really rare drug called Elmiron. It's not even in the 3 drug books we have. (A viral infection damaged my bladder and Elmiron cured it.)

04-02-2004, 10:41 PM	#4
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Pepto Bismol. It's cheap, it's relatively easy to swallow without wanting to throw it back up, and it works in one swig. Great stuff.

04-03-2004, 08:42 PM	#12
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04-03-2004, 11:50 PM	#14
phoebe7165 Pop Culture Goddess Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 15, 2003 Location: US of A - the country of "really bad music" lovers Posts: 11,600	Theraflu caplets. Another cold remedy is Alka-Seltzer Plus even though it tastes nasty, it does work. If I have to take it, I hold my nose and swig it down. You might think I'm weird but I also like taking ampicillan, especially when I would have an infected tooth or some other infection.
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