I wanted to stop my period as i am going on holidays and the doctor gave me provera i started taking it but still have period pain, is that normal?

Yes: What is the reason you want to stop your period? Provera stops the bleeding. It will not stop period pain. Maybe there was a misunderstanding in what you wanted. Usually medication is not used to change periods for convenience as your period is hormonally dependant. Can't just schedule it so to speak.

Provera: Provera is synthetic progesterone. It depends on when in your cycle you start it as to the effect on your normal cycle. Starting Provera at the onset of a regular period will not stop the cramping, etc. Taking Provera will often stop the onset of a period if taken just after a period ends ( i.e., stops the next period from occurring, but may still be accompanied by some cramps and discharge.