Naproxen for Period Pain User Reviews (Page 4)

• Daisy
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 22, 2018

"Ever since I could remember I always had the worst period cramps. I would miss school, work, parties, you name it for the first 2 days of my flow because the pain was just too much to handle. I threw up every month, felt weak, faint and had a hard time even getting out of bed. A year ago I finally decided I've had enough and do not deserve to go through this pain monthly. My doctor prescribed me Naproxen 500, and although it certainly isn't a miracle worker, I am now able to go on with my life and complete my day to day tasks. The discomfort is still mildly there, but I am just so happy to not be on the toilet puking each month from the severe pain. I am able to function with Naproxen and it has helped me significantly."

• Cyd
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 23, 2018

"Has been amazing for my period pain. Nothing seemed to work and I would be up all hours of the morning not being able to sleep. The pain was so unbearable. My doctor the prescribed 500mg naproxen and it’s been a life saver I’m now able to stop skipping work and social events. Takes about 30-40 mins to completely kick in and I don’t feel any pain. Haven’t noticed any side effects."

• Lynne
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 2, 2022

"Miricle dug for me. i finally convinced my GP doctor to prescribe me this after suffering for years with such bad period cramps I would be on the floor crying, throwing up, unable to function or socialize. Midol, Advil and heating pads didn't do anything. X-rays and ultrasounds showed no underlying issues like endometriosis and overlain cysts. I take two 500mgs morning and night the first two days of my cycle. I am pain free and the horrible bloating is way down. I don't know what I would do without this drug. I'm worried about it causing ulcers so I take it during the worst days with milk."

• signi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 19, 2022

"First time using it, took a tablet when the pain got severe and I FEEL ALIVE. I used to faint at school, sweating, unable to walk, talk or hear but this is a life changer for me. For the first time in my life, on my day 1 of period, I didn't faint because of the pain or wasn't crying or bed RIDDEN. it has enabled me to be the most productive"

• Worlds...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 3, 2017

"This is the only pain medication I have taken that helps with my menstrual pain. This includes back pain, cramping, headaches, and pain in my hip. By alleviating the pain it also helps alleviate the nausea caused by the pain. With that being said, I have never had a negative side effect while using this medication."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 7, 2021

"This has nothing but a miracle for me. Over the counter stuff didn't do anything but naproxen helped me so much. The first day of my cycle is the worst and this stopped the extreme throwing-up crying pain I used to have with no diognosis of endometriosis or anything. Be careful though. It's very hard on the stomach if taken often, remember to take it with food. One or two doses really helped me with cramps when nothing else did."

• Mano
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 20, 2020

Anaprox (naproxen) "Anaprox is a lifesaver for migraine and endometriosis. Allowed me to function on a daily basis until I got my endometriosis diagnosis. Didn’t completely alleviate my pain but made it manageable and didn’t make me too drowsy to go about my business. Also is great for migraines if I catch them early enough. The only downsides are that I did have to increase my dose over the years and it is hard on the stomach."

• 99ano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 1, 2020

"Before I got on the depo shot I was having really bad period pain also times not on my period I was hurting so bad it interfered with work and sleep my doctor proscribed me Naprosyn and it worked better than a heating pad"

• meg
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 31, 2018

"My second-day cramps are usually so terrible that I cannot get out of bed. I've tried Pamprin, Midol, and other pain relievers for my menstrual cramps and none of them helped with the pain. Aleeve is the only one that works for me. If I take 2 and then take a short nap, my cramps are completely gone when I wake up."

• Anonymous
• February 20, 2011

"I was involved in a car accident in 2005 in which my urethra was severed. Since surgery it has had a an going problem with closing off with scar tissue. I have to self catheterize, which results in inflammation in the area. Naproxen at 500mg has been the only anti-inflammatory that has worked in this area. Also effective for muscle pain."

• Rleni
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 12, 2018

"It's the only one that works for me. I'm having a lot of cramps and pain every month and the first day I have to stay in my bed but with this medication everything is going away! When I notice the first symptoms I take it and after 20 Minutes I have nothing. I need to take it only one time in the first day. I have zero side effects."

• ChocC...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2018

"I've been taking naproxen for a couple of months for severe cramps and it has been working wonders. Two a day on day 2 of my cycle and I'm good, then maybe 1/2 on day 3 going into day 4. My only side effect this month is that my cycle has stayed on a little longer. It's usually 6 days max....and now I'm on day 8, so hopefully the end is near !! I'll definitely try it again next month !!"

• Melvita
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 17, 2023

"My dr prescribed naproxen after I reported I had started waking up in the night from the pain. I was taking both Ibuprofen and paracetamol every 4 hours, but that wouldn't see me through the night. Now I take naproxen after dinner and it sees me through 8 hours until morning. I recommend it for the ease of taking 1 in the morning and one at night and not worrying too much about the pain. It costs me ~£9 NHS prescription cost for 3 months' worth. It's more expensive than a 30p box of ibuprofen, and I have to keep requesting the repeat prescription through the NHS app, but I'd pay anything to not be writhing in pain."

• Han
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 25, 2021

"I’ve been taking naproxen for a while now for period pain and it has worked wonders honestly. Like everyone here, my periods were really bad since I first got them at age 13. At age 14 I got on the pill and my period problems disappeared, but I decided to get off the pill at age 24 (about 2 and a half years ago). The period cramps came back, and my doctor recommended naproxen a few days before my period. I also double up with Tylenol and I no longer dread my period. It’s still uncomfortable, but not painful. Highly recommend! Ibuprofen did not work the same way for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 20, 2022

"I have 500 mg & it does nothing!!! It’s like taking tic-tac’s & calling it medicine. I have such severe period pain & this does nothing. I take two at the same time plus some liquid gel ibuprofen it still does nothing!!! Like what?!?"

• Pretty...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 10, 2021

"My doctor prescribed naproxen to me. I have fibrosis and the pain is not pretty. I start taking the naproxen and I'm am so happy she told me about these. Really does help with pain. If I don't take these I have to most awful cramps. Naproxen is my new friend when mother nature comes knocking."

• Anony...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2022

"I have terrible period pains in my abdomen, back, legs, everywhere. It’s so painful I almost drive myself to the ER half of the time. Naproxen takes forever to kick in and doesn’t alleviate much more pain than a Tylenol for me. Still helped but still had cramps as well. I took 1 pill of 500mg when my period started. This was the only option my doctor gave to me other than narcotics, which I refused due to a multitude of reasons."

• Billy
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 3, 2024

Aleve (naproxen) "No other drug helped me with period pain. I have severe period pain which affects my daily life 1 or 2 days per month. I usually have to take the max daily dosage, but I get prolonged relief which helps me get out of bed and have a more normal day. I also recommended it to friends who had severe period pain. In my worst days, I have gone to combine it with paracetamol, for stronger action. Sometimes the highest dosage is not enough for me towards the end of the day, but mostly manageable. I love my Aleve and I am scared to be low on stock, just in case I get intense cramps and back pain during my period. I am happy I discovered this drug 8 years ago; nothing else helped me so far, and I was miserable."

• sparta
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 8, 2019

Aleve (naproxen) "Aleve is the ONLY drug that has worked for my horrible period pain!"

• Karina...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 19, 2015

Aleve (naproxen) "This is my go to drug every month for cramps. Love love love. I've had severe cramps ever since and as soon as I started taking this everything will go away in less than 15 minutes."

• Anglee
• December 21, 2016

"Cramps woke me up. Took 500 mg of Naproxen because I was out of advil. It worked in 25 minutes to eliminate all pain."

• Bunny
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 29, 2019

Aleve (naproxen) "I've never had a bad experience with Aleve for period pain. I take it before my period even starts but if I do get cramps the day of, I can pop one, take a nap, and the pain is gone!"

• bec
• April 4, 2012

"As I grew older my pains grew worse. Since I've discovered naproxen, I never worry about period pains anymore because it soothes the pain within 15-20mins!"

• Hannah
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 16, 2019

Aleve (naproxen) "Aleve takes away almost all of the pain. More helpful than any other drug or method I’ve tried to help with period pain."

• deedles
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 29, 2019

Aleve (naproxen) "This medicine works excellent for my period pain. Ibuprofen works good, but not as good as Aleve does. I am very happy. I never tried it for my headaches."