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Dx of ibs and early stage autoimmune disorder taking omeprazole, bupropion, plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) and bentyl as needed. i have period cramps. best otc pain meds?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ibuprofen or aleve (naproxen): Take them early before the cramps get too bad and take 2 of the aleve (naproxen) twice a day and 3-4 of the Ibuprofen 3 times a day. You aso can soak in a hot tub. That often helps as well. Hope that helps.

Answered 3/19/2016

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