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

What is the difference between taking anaprox (naproxen) and taking birth control pills for painful periods?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Kevin Windisch answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Different mechanism: Both medications work but by very different mechanisms. In rare cases we will combine both medications together.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/8/2013

5.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I am having painful period cramps. I took 2 aleve (naproxen) liquid gels, and they are not really helping.Can I take a third capsule?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Will taking Aleve (naproxen) or Advil have any effect on my birth control?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Was recently put on 20mg Famotidine twice a day. Is it okay to take either ibuprofen or naproxen for pain (such as menstrual cramps/headaches/muscle aches) while on famotidine? Its not extended release. And are these okay to take on birth control?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I took trazodone at bedtime about 13 hours ago. I have painful period started today, need to take Aleve (naproxen) is it safe now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I get very bad pain during my periods every month. I am taking anaprox (naproxen) regularly during my periods and i want this tostop. What should I do?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

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:

I will like to delay my period will taking ibruprofen or Aleve (naproxen) help ? I do not have birth control
Is it ok to take birth control pills and anaprox (naproxen)?
Can general anesthesia, vicodin or naproxen affect birth control? (mini pill)
Other than birth controls and naproxen. What other pills can a doctor prescribe me for serve menstrual cycle cramps.
Hey, I want to ask can pain pills like Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Naproxen fail implanon birth control?

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.