HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Can excedrin take care of menstrual cramps?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Yes, may bleed more: Excedrin contains a combination of acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine. This may work in decreasing menstrual pain. The Aspirin may incease your menstrual bleeding. Ibuprofen (advil, Motrin ib) or Naproxen (aleve).

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 7/17/2019

5.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have really bad menstrual cramps. I took midol hcomplete 2.5 hours ago. It hasn't helped at all. I have an 800 mg in proven. Can I take it now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I used to take meftal spas in india during menstrual cramps.We recently moved to u.S.Can you please suggest tablet which is equivalent to meftal here?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can you tell me what is the best thing to take for menstrual cramps?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Why are my menstrual cramps so bad? Can I take something to alleviate them?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Are really painful menstrual cramps a sign of something else? I don't take meds for it. I just tolerate it. Need i worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Can I take Excedrin, Tylenol, or Pamprin for menstrual cramps while taking Metformin?
I have terrible menstrual cramps and took excedrin headache because it's all I had about 3-4 hrs ago is it ok for me to now take ibuprofen ?
I am having horrible period cramps. I could literally crawl up in a ball. I just took an Excedrin to see if it helps. I really feel horrible. help?
What can I take for really bad menstrual cramps?
Can I take something OTC for menstrual cramps that really works?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.