Question 1

would my period stop if i take ibiprofen 800?

Accepted Answer

No: Ibuprofen is an antiinflammatory it doesn't have anything to do with your cycle.

Question 2

hi i have had my period for since sunday but it is still very heavy and red.  i was told to take 600 mg of motrin to slow it down but its not working?

Accepted Answer

Follow up: Sometimes other medication is needed. I would advise to call back your prescriber.
Need to take the ibuprofen 600 mg three or four times a day. This can be irritating to the stomach. If you have taken it every day couple times a day, definitely call back .  You can lose too much blood and become anemic or worse yet pass out if you are hemorrhaging
Call soon

Question 3

will motrin or regular aspirin stop or slow down a period?

Accepted Answer

No: Aspirin and motrin help with menstrual pain and symptoms .They donot affect  the amount of bleeding

Question 4

i usually get bad cramps during first 2 days of period, but if i take an advil, the pain goes away.period is not heavy.should i test for endometriosis?

Accepted Answer

See GYN: There is no particular"test" for this.  You need to see a Gynecologist, who can evaluate and make any relevant diagnosis.

Question 5

my daughter who is almost 16, has taken four advils so far today (for period pain). the last advil was taken two hours ago. it is not helping much. can she try midol and how much time needs to pass before she can take it today? thanks?

Accepted Answer

: The main ingredient in Midol is acetaminophen and she can take that medication as and when she needs it. She should not take more 3 gm of acetaminophen in one day, no alcohol.

Question 6

can a advil pm stop my period?

Accepted Answer

Advil and periods: It should not.  If you are having disruptions to your period, you could have a medical condition or are pregnancy.  Please see your doctor.

Question 7

why do i have body aches and fatigue a few days before my period. i take motrin and it doesn't help. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

PMS: Premenstrual syndrome is what it sounds like you are describing. The most common psychological symptoms are mood swings and the most common physical symptoms are fatigue and body aches. Timing is usually 4 days prior to 3 days after menses start. There are many good options for treatment including exercise and diet and also medication. Talk to your doctor about what you can do.

Question 8

will taking an advil or tylenol (acetaminophen) stop my period?

Accepted Answer

No: They have no effect on the menstrual cycle.

Question 9

can i take zofran, (ondansetron) and motrin together? am having horrible period cramps and feel like puking, i took 600mg motrin, is not helping. also on prilosec.

Accepted Answer

Rub A Dub Dub: Yes, you can. Have you also tried soaking in a hot bath? Also try this: lie on your back on the floor next to a couch and place your legs on the seat of the couch (sort of like sitting on a chair but you're in a different position).Lie still and gently rub your lower stomach area, or have someone else do it.Try that after the bath, while your whole body is still warm. Cover yourself to retain heat

Question 10

im taking uti medicine cefpodoxime pro 200mg one table twice daily for 5 days. i have 3 more days to go and started having period cramps. can i take advil along with this. i usually take 200mg advil every 6-8 hours. or can i take tylenol?

Accepted Answer

: No known drug-drug interactions and both Tylenol and Advil are commonly used in infections for symptom control along with antibiotics. Drug specific side effects still apply.

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Would my period stop if i take ibiprofen 800?

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Hi i have had my period for since sunday but it is still very heavy and red. i was told to take 600 mg of motrin to slow it down but its not working?

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Will motrin or regular aspirin stop or slow down a period?

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I usually get bad cramps during first 2 days of period, but if i take an advil, the pain goes away.period is not heavy.should i test for endometriosis?

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My daughter who is almost 16, has taken four advils so far today (for period pain). the last advil was taken two hours ago. it is not helping much. can she try midol and how much time needs to pass before she can take it today? thanks?

A member asked:

Can a advil pm stop my period?

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Why do i have body aches and fatigue a few days before my period. i take motrin and it doesn't help. what can i do?

A member asked:

Will taking an advil or tylenol (acetaminophen) stop my period?

A member asked:

Can i take zofran, (ondansetron) and motrin together? am having horrible period cramps and feel like puking, i took 600mg motrin, is not helping. also on prilosec.

A member asked:

Im taking uti medicine cefpodoxime pro 200mg one table twice daily for 5 days. i have 3 more days to go and started having period cramps. can i take advil along with this. i usually take 200mg advil every 6-8 hours. or can i take tylenol?

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