Period Pain (Dysmenorrhea) Medications

Definition of Period Pain: difficult and painful menstruation

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Drugs (by generic name) associated with Period Pain

The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Period Pain. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.

Drug Name ( View by: Brand | Generic )	Reviews	Ratings
rofecoxib systemic (More...) class: cox-2 inhibitors	1 review(s)	Rate It!	10
mefenamic acid systemic (Pro, More...) class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents	5 review(s)	Rate It!	8.7
ibuprofen systemic (Pro, More...) class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents	1 review(s)	Rate It!	8.1
naproxen systemic (Pro, More...) class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents	7 review(s)	Rate It!	8.0
diclofenac systemic (Pro, More...) class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents	6 review(s)	Rate It!	7.1
celecoxib systemic (Pro, More...) class: cox-2 inhibitors	0 review(s)	Rate It!	6.0
flurbiprofen systemic (Pro, More...) class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
ketoprofen systemic (Pro, More...) class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
trolamine salicylate topical (More...) class: miscellaneous topical agents	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
valdecoxib systemic (More...) class: cox-2 inhibitors	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first
acetaminophen/caffeine systemic (More...) class: analgesic combinations	0 review(s)	Not rated - Be the first

Latest Period Pain Blog Post

Columbia Laboratories Reports Results from Phase II Clinical Trial of Vaginally-administered Lidocaine for Dysmenorrhea
LIVINGSTON, N.J., Sept. 29,2008--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Columbia Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRX) today announced results from its Phase II study of vaginally-administered lidocaine, which the Company is investigating for the prevention and treatment of dysmenorrhea....

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