Diclofenac for Period Pain User Reviews (Page 2)

• Ano...
• December 14, 2016

"Recently had this prescribed for debilitating menstrual cramps, so I stopped my ibuprofen regimen and the next day started diclofenac 75 mg extended release. I swear it's like not taking anything at all. At first I thought it had taken the edge off the cramps, but at 12 hours almost to the dot it wore off, so I took a second, which isn't doing anything. Will try this again next month when I can start taking it in advance of the pain, but as of right now this has been a completely useless medication."

• Anonymous
• August 31, 2009

Diclofenac "I had to take two, and they did not start working for an hour, and minimal pain relief lasted for about two hours. I have extreme pain for the first three days of my cycle, where I am at a point of wondering if I should go to the ER."

• SNa...
• August 8, 2010

Diclofenac "I've taken Cataflam for over 10 years now. I make it a point to take it on the first day of my period, and I never feel any cramps or pains. I do have pretty bad dysmenorrhea. Cataflam's great and makes my period so bearable."

• Dom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 23, 2020

Diclofenac "This has helped my period a lot. I’ve realized that taking it leading up to my period has caused it to come a day later than normal, but maaaaaannnnnnn it is so good. I use the dispersible Cataflam because I can’t swallow pills for both migraine and period pain, and it works like a charm. 10/10 would recommend."

• ouc...
• October 8, 2011

Diclofenac "Yes. This is ouch again. I took the first one around midday, and it took about five hours to kick in, but when it did, I have to say I'll take back that rating of 1 and give a 9 because it's working so well. I forgot I even have my period. Only thing is it has kind of burned my stomach and made the pain doubly worse before stopping it completely."

• Tyl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2019

Diclofenac "I was prescribed Cataflam by my dentist after a tooth extraction, and it worked very well. After the extraction had healed, I had some left over, so I decided to use it when my dreaded monthly demon of a period hit. I must say, although not all the pain has gone, it helped drastically, from not being able to do anything but whine in pain to actually functioning normally. Try it, ladies, it helps. I took two 50 mg tablets."

• Mgj...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 12, 2019

Diclofenac "Usually I take 2 tablets of Panadol, and it works in 30 minutes, but this time I tried 2 tablets of Cataflam 50 mg, and it SUCKS!!! It’s been an hour, the pain is incredibly intense, and I have dizziness and nausea because of it. I’m only feeling worse!!"

• sex...
• February 8, 2009

Diclofenac "This drug is great. It takes away the pain, and I don't feel the period pain for a lot of hours. When I don't take it during my period, my period gets heavier and lasts for more than five days, which is not usual."

• you...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 8, 2015

"Nothing ever worked with me. I took almost every kind of medicine to relieve my menstrual pain. I couldn't function on my first day at all and even worried weeks before about when and where I'll get it next. My family worried so much. Clofen worked like magic. I never comment about my experience in things like this, but I had to share my remarkable recovery. Yes! It feels like I recovered. Now I do not have to worry at all and make sure I have enough to take on my first 2 days only. No side effects so far."

• tin...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 10, 2015

"I use this drug for my period pains, though it makes my first day quite heavy. It relieves me of all period pain, I feel normal, the same as any other non-menstruating day. And make sure to use it on the first sign of your period."

• Til...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 15, 2018

"I was actually prescribed this for osteoarthritis in my knee, but quickly realized that it was doing wonders for what have always been extremely bad periods and menstrual cramps. This drug has definitely been a great relief every month."

• Unk...
• January 8, 2018

Diclofenac "I used it, and it worked wonders... after a few hours of pain. My period cramps are so bad. They are horrible, they make me vomit and cry and take breaks from uni, but it’s the worst pain I ever feel. I have tried all the tablets in the world, nothing works, so I take an injection to feel better."

• Nin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 14, 2020

"After the diagnosis of 'Tennis Elbow,' I used Rapidus 50, 2 pills in the morning and 2 in the evening. The pain stopped immediately, but after I stopped using this prescribed drug, the pain continued, even though a little bit reduced. I stopped using Rapidus. After 3 months, I went back to the doctor for the elbow pain and received therapy (4 times). There were small improvements. Now I take only one pill of Rapidus 50, after that, I do not have pain for 48 hours."

• Lak...
• May 15, 2020

"I usually tolerate my menstrual pain till it gets too much. The pain varies monthly based on my diet, so I just take 100 mg of diclofenac, and honestly, it works in 10 minutes for me. Although there are times it delays action, and I'd be forced to drink this oil I think they call it fish oil. It stinks, but it works too, and then I'll feel just fine for the rest of my period."

• Amp...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 16, 2020

"Please don't take this on an empty stomach if you plan to take the tabs. For those who find the tabs as ineffective as I do or even react negatively to taking them orally, try an intramuscular injection. That's the only thing that works better than a CBD soak. If you have legal access to medicinal soaks, you're safer and better off using those on most of your period days and reserving the IM Voltaren shot for when you need it most."

• PPr...
• June 27, 2015

"Voveran is the only drug which relieves me from the menstrual cramp. The pain is like a delivery pain for me. I have to take 4 tablets on the first day, 2 on the second day. I get serious stomach ache with a burning sensation after taking the medicine."

• Cla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 5, 2023

"I have fibroids, which causes me to have very painful periods. The first day I took the drug, which is white in color, I felt relieved from pain; the next day, I took the pink tablet of 2 x 100 mg without checking the mg, which was an overdose. The pain has minimized but I'm still feeling the period cramp."

• Tea...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 31, 2022

Diclofenac "My period is awful, like I can't leave bed when I have it: nausea, bent over in pain, the works. The pain is something I can't stand, and so when I was 17, I first tried this. It's saved me a few times. I suffer from other chronic conditions, so I'm constantly in pain, and I need to manage my period pain as best I can, and this works. I take one about every 4-6 hours for the 7 days I have my period."

• Pas...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 3, 2021

"My first period came with pain, and it has continued that way. I've taken a lot of drugs and other therapy, but every month was bad until I discovered diclofenac. It's at least bearable as long as I take it as soon as my period comes and consistently throughout the 5 days."

• Nbm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2016

"Initial dose was effective. However, the second dose seems to be not as effective. Experiencing pain as if the medication was not taken. Will continue to take until pain or heaviest part of cycle declines. Fearful of combining with other pain medication."

• Dim...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 10, 2021

"I started menstruating at the age of 12, and back then it was pain-free. As I grew older, the pain started growing, and when I was 15 years old, it became worse to the extent that I couldn't do a thing or say a word during the first 24 hours of my period. I'll just be on my bed crying and crying throughout. This went on till I was 16 years old, my mum discovered Sureclofen (Diclofenac), and I started taking it. It works like magic. Before I discovered Sureclofen, I normally took paracetamol, bosofan, panadol extra, but none worked. Diclofenac has saved my life. God bless the person who discovered this drug. I'm 19 now, and I'm in my second year in university, God knows how I would have survived in school without this drug."

• Bea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 19, 2024

Diclofenac "Worked so well to relieve the period pain. Worked so well to relieve the period pain. Worked so well to relieve the period pain. Worked so well to relieve the period pain. Worked so well to relieve the period pain. Worked so well to relieve the period pain."

• Sho...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 19, 2022

Diclofenac "First days of my period are always bad. I usually take an Algopyrin with No-Spa in the morning it starts, and it lasts 2-3 hours at max. Regardless of whether I take it before the pain starts or after. With Cataflam, it's even worse. I took it before the pain started. Nothing for 30 mins-1 hour, then the pain slowly started to creep in. 2 hours later, and it's like I haven't even taken anything, if not worse. It hurts a lot. So for me, it's a big no. As good as this pill was for toothache, it does seriously nothing for period pain for me. For my sister, it works wonders though. So it really is a hit or miss. At least it's easy to swallow."

• Fay...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 31, 2022

"I always have intense period cramps, and when I started using diclofenac (hydrac p), the cramping either stops or reduces. It is very relieving today. I'm cramping again, and I've taken, by God's grace, the dosage. But this time it's taken longer for the effect. I'm getting scared that maybe my system has adapted to it. What do I do? The only side effect I have is sleeping."

• Ekt...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 19, 2021

"Diclofenac in the form of suppositories - It is helpful like magic when it comes to period pain. I cannot get up while in pain, and those 3 days are really bad for me. Before this medication, I used to take diclofenac injections at the start of every period, but for ease in any place where I go, the doctor recommended diclofenac in the form of suppositories. I am blessed with this and always get relieved."