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Ibuprofen Not Working For Menstrual Cramps
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I've taken midol and ibuprofen for menstrual cramps and nothing is helping?
See your doctor: If your menstrual cramping is not control over the counter Motrin i would recommend seeing your physician for other options. ...Read more
Menstrual (Definition)
Menstrual refers to the monthly cycle in women which prepares the female for ovulation, generally once per month, which is that time of month that the egg can be fertilized by the male sperm, for the purpose of reproduction. Menstrual cycles start at the first day of menstruation. (it's always been curious to me that 'menstrual' and ...Read more
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Pain relievers no longer working for my menstrual cramps?
See doctor: See your doctor and discuss this. There are many reasons including tolerance and disease progression. ...Read more
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Could Aleve (naproxen) work for period cramps?
Yes.: Nsaid’s, ssri’s, hormone meds, otc meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise ; acupuncture are excellent for pms / period. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol ; salt. Get gyn eval to r/o underlying pathology. Consider omega- 3 fatty acids, magnesium (supplementation or through diet) or black cohosh with dr ok. Sipping chamomile can dissipate pain. Ginger helps w nausea. ...Read more
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Which works better for menstrual cramps naproxen or ibuprofen?
No major difference: Both can be effective.
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Is it ok to take Aleve (naproxen) with cyclobenzaprine for severe menstrual cramps?
Aleve (naproxen): Aleve (naproxen) with Flexeril should be ok. ...Read more
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Im allergic to ibuprofin, can I take midol for menstrual cramps?
Midol is Ibuprofen: Nope. They are the same drug or the same class of drug. ...Read more
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Can you take Excedrin for menstrual cramps?
Yes - other options:: Nsaid’s, ssri’s, hormone meds, otc meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise ; acupuncture are excellent for pms / period. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol ; salt. Get gyn eval to r/o underlying pathology. Consider omega- 3 fatty acids, magnesium (supplementation or through diet) or black cohosh with dr ok. Sipping chamomile ; green tea can dissipate pain. Ginger helps w nausea. ...Read more
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Why is Advil (ibuprofen) preferred over asprin for menstral cramps during period ? Do they work the same for pain?
Probably: It seems to work better than Aspirin and is less likely to increase menstrual bleeding at the time of the period than asa is. ...Read more
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What can I use to help severe menstrual cramping? Normal pain relievers like Advil and Aleve (naproxen) don't work for me.
Agree w Dr. Lewis: NSAID’s, SSRI’s, hormone meds, OTC meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise & acupuncture are excellent for PMS / period. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol & salt. Get GYN eval to R/O underlying pathology. Consider omega- 3 fatty acids, magnesium (supplementation or through diet) or Black Cohosh with dr ok. Sipping Chamomile can dissipate pain. Ginger helps w nausea. ...Read more
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Period cramps are very bad &I take 600 mg of gel Advil (ibuprofen) to stop pain for a while and then another 600mg bc it is so unbearable such heavy pain. Normal?
Can be helped: Yes period cramps can be debilitating for some women, however, it is not necessary to consider these as normal. Contact your GYN for a work up and discuss treatment options. ...Read more
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Should i take aspirin for menstrual cramps?
Magnesium / hormones: Magnesium is a great muscle relaxer and can help with menstrual cramps. Try taking magnesium glycinate 200 - 300 mg orally 3x/d as soon as the menstrual cramps start. You can also take a warm bath and add 1 - 2 cups of Epsom Salts to the bath water and soak for 30 min to 1 hr. Ask your pharmacist which doctors are using real progesterone to treat menstrual problems and call for an appointment. ...Read more
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Which is better for menstrual cramps: ibuprofen or acetaminophen?
Ibuprofen might be: more effective. NSAID’s, SSRI’s, hormone meds, OTC meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise & acupuncture are excellent for PMS / period. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol & salt. Get GYN eval to R/O underlying pathology. Consider omega- 3 fatty acids, magnesium (supplementation or through diet) or Black Cohosh with dr ok. Sipping Chamomile can v pain. Ginger helps w nausea. ...Read more
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I am taking aspirin or pain reliever while in menstrual period is not advisable?
NSAID's: Non steroidal anti-inflammatory medications like Aspirin can be used for menstrual pain (as long as you are not allergic). Narcotics would not be a good choice for this. ...Read more
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Which is better for dissmenorhea, diclofenac or ibuprofen? I use to take diclofenac im injection but always read that ibuprofen reduce menstrual pain
Both are good: Both of these medications are anti-inflammatory medications that work block the chemicals in your body that cause pain (prostaglandins) . Different people respond differently to different ones. Some are prescription controlled and some are not. Ibuprofen is generally great but you have to take enough of i'd and don't wait until you are already in a lot of pain to start. ...Read more
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Is it okay to use felvin for menstrual cramps?
Yes, Felvin = NSAID.: Nsaid’s, ssri’s, hormone meds, otc meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise ; acupuncture are excellent for pms / period. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol ; salt. Get gyn eval to r/o underlying pathology. Consider omega- 3 fatty acids, magnesium (supplementation or through diet) or black cohosh with dr ok. Sipping chamomile can dissipate pain. Ginger helps w nausea. ...Read more
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Is it safe for me to take aleve (naproxen) for my menstrual cramps while taking cirprofloxacn?
Drug interactions.: 'Using naproxen together with ciprofloxacin may increase the effects of ciprofloxacin. Contact your doctor if you experience tremors, involuntary muscle movements, hallucinations, or seizures. If you have a history of seizures you may be at a greater risk. ' per Drugs.Com drug interaction checker. http://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=672-0,1690-2475 ...Read more
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Are naproxen sodium tablets safe to take for severe menstral contraction like cramps? Anything else that would work better& not have bad side affects
Medicinal cannabis: I have several females with premenstrual pain disorder who have been helped by medicinal cannabis (use only in state where legal and under direction of a doctor). In my experience women with joint hypermobility syndrome (jhs) are particularly subject to greater intensity of pain in first days of menses, when hormone relaxin is secreted and further loosens pelvic joints. ...Read more
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Which is better for menstual cramps, Aleve (naproxen) or advil?
They are similar: It is preference.
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I took two Midols for menstrual cramps and it's been a hour and a half and I still have cramps, could I take an Advil any time soon?
Midol/Advil dosing: There are different formulations of Midol that either have acetamenophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen in them. Please take a look at the active ingredients to see which main pain reliever it contains. If Ibuprofen, it usually contains 200mg per gel cap. You probably have taken 400mg and could take another 2 Advil of 200mg ibuprofen apiece, if you have no history of liver disease, Also try applying heat ...Read more
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Any reason or explanation for abnormally bad menstrual cramps. 800 mg of motrin not helping at all. Day 2?
Multiple reasons: Painful menstrual cramping can be a sign of many different things like infection, an anatomic problems like fibroids, or possibly endometriosis. It could just be a normal but accentuated response of uterine wall muscle to the inflammatory chemicals of menses. See your gynecologist to be evaluated properly. ...Read more
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Which is better for menstrual cramps..Aleve (naproxen) or advil?
Either might work: Both of these are nsaids and either one might work. I would try both and pick the one that works better for you. ...Read more
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I got food poisoning so I was prescribed ondansetron and dicyclomine. But can I take advil because of menstrual cramps?
Yes: These meds work separately and should be fine taken together. ...Read more
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I get terrible menstrual cramps, which do not go away with advil, tylenol, (acetaminophen) motrin, midal, or a heating pad. What should I do to relieve my pain?
Try OCPs: Start taking oral contraceptive pills not for birth control, but for period control. You may have better luck with prescription anaprox (naproxen) ds. Another option would be to start Depo Provera injections every 3 months - most women stop having periods altogether. In your case, if you are not having periods, you will not be having severe menstrual pain. ...Read more
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I have bad menstrual cramps and IC pain. I can't take Motrin or Tramadol. Tylenol (acetaminophen) doesn't help. Don't like Tylenol (acetaminophen) with Codeine. What else can I try?
Menses IC: There are several short and long term treatments for IC, some require an in office procedure to instill these in your bladder, another is in a pill form, all require an evaluation from a specialist, either an OB/GYN or Urologist. Oral contraceptives can reduce menstrual cramping to minimal levels, and there are new procedures that can be performed to reduce menstrual cramping by up to 70%. ...Read more
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I just took two Advil for menstrual cramps, and i need to take ceftin (cefuroxime) for my sinus infection. Can i?
Yes: Yes as long as you are not allergic to the antibiotic. ...Read more
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I have a red/bloodshot eye (R Eye only) . I landed 2 hrs ago after a 5 hour plane ride. I'm taking Advil (less than daily max) for menstrual cramps...
Red eye: T?his could represent the effect of a dry eye with low humidity in the airplane environment affecting one ye more noticeable than the other, or it could be the effect of a conjunctivitis, if there is crusting or a discharge. An ophthalmologist can provide you with an answer and appropriate therapy. ...Read more
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I get really painful menstrual cramps and have tried cocodamol, ibuprofen and naproxen. Nothing is working, is there anything I can try?
Need exam: Those must be very painful cramps to not be controlled with those meds. Your symptroms are not common, it is time to find out why --get an exam. ...Read more
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I take prescription 800 mg Ibuprofens for menstrual cramps, and the bottle says to take one every eight hours, but I need it every 6.5-7 hours. Is tha?
Don't do it...: Don't exceed 1 pill every 8 hours. Higher doses can damage your stomach and intestines. Best wishes! ...Read more
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Im allergic to ibuprofin, can I take midol for menstrual cramps?
Midol is Ibuprofen: Nope. They are the same drug or the same class of drug. ...Read more
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What dose of gelophen(ibuprophen) can we take for menstrual cramps? Can I take 400 and another 400 after an hour?
Watch it: The maximum prescription dose is 600 mg every 6-8 hours. If you are using it at higher doses you are potentially irritating your kidneys (where it is processed) and bay have problems in the long term. Naproxen sodium is also used for the same indication and may be available to you there. ...Read more
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How can I manage really painful menstrual cramps? Ibuprofen isn't sufficient.
Dysmenorrhea: Nsaid’s, ssri’s, hormone meds, otc meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise & acupuncture are excellent for pms / period. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol & salt. Get gyn eval to r/o underlying pathology. Consider omega- 3 fatty acids, magnesium (supplementation or through diet) or black cohosh with dr ok. Sipping chamomile & green tea can dissipate pain. Ginger helps w nausea. ...Read more
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I take bout less than 5pills of ibuprofen a month for menstrual cramps & heard could be bad for your body in time? Is this true?
No, it's safe: Ibuprofen at 600-800mg every 8 hours as needed for the duration of the menstrual period (ideally only 5 days or so, and less if you don't need that much) is very effective, safe treatment for menstrual pains. Too much Ibuprofen can sometimes cause an ulcer, or inflammation of the esophagus or stomach, so you don't want too much. Less than 5 pills a month sounds very very safe. ...Read more
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Can I take 800 mg of ibuprofen for menstrual cramps while on lexapro?
Ibuprofen/Lexapro: There is no contraindication from taking both together, given that you do no have other medical concerns (gastric ulcer, etc). If your cramps are debilitating, you might consider asking your gyn provider about low dose oral bc, which can control the hormonal components of your menstrual cycle, and significantly diminish cramping. ...Read more
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I've taken midol and ibuprofen for menstrual cramps and nothing is helping?
See your doctor: If your menstrual cramping is not control over the counter Motrin i would recommend seeing your physician for other options. ...Read more
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I am having painful menstrual cramps and I only have 800mg tablets of ibuprofen. The last time I took ibuprofen was 13 hours ago. Is it safe to take?
Yes: It clears your system by way of the kidneys in 8-12 hours.It will not build up in your system if you take it every 12 hrs. ...Read more
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Can you let me know how many milligrams of ibuprofen should I take to get rid of menstrual cramps?
400/600 mgm/6 hours: You can try 400 mgm and ir if is not effective you can increase to 600 mgm and can be repeated every 6 hours for 2to 3 days as needed. ...Read more
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I took two advils (ibuprofen) an hour ago for menstrual cramps. They haven't helped at all can I take a vicodin?
Frankly - vicodan is: A bit like using a cannon for a job that could be handled by a bb gun. Nsaid’s, ssri’s, hormone meds, otc meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise ; acupuncture are excellent for pms / period. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol ; salt. Get gyn eval to r/o underlying pathology. Consider omega- 3 fatty acids, magnesium (supplementation or through diet) or black cohosh with dr ok. ...Read more
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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 ?
Yes: Hi, Thank you for your question. Yes it is okay. Excedrin has Tylenol/aspirin. Ibuprofen is a different type of anti-inflammatory. Ibuprofen should help more with menstrual cramps. Try Allele (Naproxen) if you can. Hope that helps..contact me if you have any other questions :-) Dr. M ...Read more
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Ibuprofen (Definition)
Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (nsaid). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Ibuprofen is used to reduce fever and treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as headache, toothache, back pain, arthritis, menstrual ...Read more
Menstrual Pain (Definition)
A painful cramping sensation in the lower abdomen occuring just before or during the menses. It can be associated with other symptoms including, but not limited to. Headache, ...Read more
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