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My doctor gave me naproxen for period cramps. how does it work?

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Dr. Nathaniel Drourr answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Naproxen is an NSAID: By inhibiting inflammation throughout the body, this will in turn decrease the uterine inflammation, which will in turn decrease uterine contraction which will in turn lead to less cramping. Good luck.

Answered 3/30/2014

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