Mefenamic acid for Period Pain User Reviews (Page 3)

• JCM...
• February 6, 2016

"Reduced heavy bleeding and cramps from fibroids, but my hair from my head has started to fall out. Lots of hair is now on my floor, bed sheets, and pillow. I am not taking any other type of drug except one instant Nescafé."

• Sop...
• February 13, 2016

"I have used mefenamic acid for period pain twice so far and will probably not be using it again. I will still give it a decent review since it helped a lot with my period pain and lessened the bleeding, but after taking one 500 mg tablet the first time (with dinner) I got a stabbing pain in my stomach and severe nausea, however, it went away after about an hour. After about 10 hours, I started to just take ibuprofen for the rest of the period. Next time my period was a bit early, so I had to take M. Acid for the pain again, used it twice with about 10 hours in between, ended up with stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea the next few days (still have it, and my period is done). Hope it won't last..."

• Ecc...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 6, 2021

"When I first got my period, I used to be able to use paracetamol and ibuprofen to take away the pain, but as the years went by, it no longer worked, and I was being sick, shaking, and in excruciating pain. So mefenamic acid was recommended, and it has done nothing to help with the pain. The only good thing is that it shortens my period from 7 days down to 3 or 4 days. It has also made my back pain when I’m on my period worse, it’s gotten so bad that my back starts to seize up, and I’m left curled up and crying."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 24, 2021

"My periods have been bad. I first got them (when I was 10). Was prescribed mefenamic acid, but it's never helped (been using it for about 4 or 5 months), nor does ibuprofen, paracetamol, or hot water bottles. The pain is bad enough that I vomit occasionally, and I often struggle to move on my periods. It's bad enough that I get very depressed and also quite suicidal. Anyone got anything else that might help? I discussed birth control with my GP, but he was hesitant as a result of my mental health. Also need to ask for stronger pain relievers."

• Hol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 13, 2016

"So my doctor prescribed this medicine for me yesterday, so far, I've taken 5 pills since then (3 doses a day). She prescribed it to me to regulate my period and stop my blood flow, as I've had 3 periods since January 30th. Now, here I am, assuming that this would actually work, as it was recommended by my gyno. Completely wrong. Ever since I've taken it, I've had non-stop cramps and been very uncomfortable, my period is still yet to stop, and I still have all the typical emotions that come along with periods. I hardly ever even get cramps, and when I do, they hardly hurt. So it's definitely the medicine causing these pains. Also, this medicine is basically just a higher form of ibuprofen. Wouldn't recommend to anyone with period problems."

• Anonymous
• November 15, 2010

Mefenamic acid "I have had severe menstrual pain since I was 13 years old. Nothing has ever worked except when I was on the birth control pill. The doctor put me on Ponstel, and it only worked for the first day. On days 2, 3, and 4 of my period, it didn't work at all. The doctor is going to keep me on Ponstel and also added Vicodin for the couple of 'bad days.' We will see if it works. It did work better than Celebrex (faster) than that."

• Anonymous
• April 4, 2020

"Have used almost all types of painkillers for period cramps, but yesterday I got Ponstan after it was recommended by a pharmacist, and it worked for me. But the second day of taking Ponstan, it's not working. Even after adding another tablet, it's not working. I'm in a lot of pain right now, having taken 2 500 mg Ponstan. I can't take another painkiller."

• Eva...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 25, 2022

"I've been taking 500 mg Ponstan Forte/Mefenamic Acid for period cramps since I was 13 and now I'm 18. I only take one tablet on my first day when it's really painful, sometimes I take another the next day, but that's all I need (personally). The pain goes away in 15-30 minutes for me after I take it, so I recommend you don't wait before taking it (I always do that lol). I never take anything else (paracetamol, ibuprofen, etc.). I think upper back ache/stiff back and indigestion are the only side effects I have around the same time as taking the tablet (then again they could be unrelated)."

• Fai...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 5, 2021

"I've been taking them for over a year now during my periods. They have not been very helpful regarding my cramps and pain I get, but do lighten my flow, so I don't feel as weak and tired anymore during my periods."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 3, 2021

"Before I started this medication, I used to have very painful cramps. I have now started taking the medication: 2 tablets, 3 times a day for the past 3 months. On the first month of trying them, they were amazing, I was pain-free. But then the second and third month, I began to experience some side effects. They seem to work for the first day, however, on the second, third, and fourth day, they seem to lose their potency. I now experience painful bloating, feeling worse before my period, headaches, eye aches, and overall just feeling sick. Before this medication, I never had any of these symptoms. The only thing it has helped with is that it has reduced the severity of my cramps, however, I still sometimes get them. Has anyone else had these symptoms?"

• Mia...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 31, 2024

"I had moderate to severe pain during my periods. I've been taking this medicine for 4 years now. I take two pills (250mg) when my period starts and continue with taking one pill every 6h for 3 days. It has helped me a lot."

• The...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 5, 2021

"I've been to two doctors already asking them to prescribe something stronger for my cramps, and they both gave me this. I don't know why I keep on getting these pills because they do absolutely nothing! This is my second month using them, and I'm definitely getting off them next month."

• Gar...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 13, 2022

"Worked like a dream when I would get crippling pain and heavy flow once a month. Sometimes I was naughty to take them with no food. The result over time was duodenal ulcers. Started as sharp pain below the rib cage near my heart and would be so painful before and after eating. A gastroscopy confirmed the ulcers, and they healed once I got off the Ponstan and switched to Panadol. So if you are interested in taking this, make sure to eat a lot of food because this stuff can cause other issues if you are not careful."

• Jes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 31, 2019

"I get extreme period cramps, I physically shake, and I throw up. It’s horrible. I get period pains throughout the month even when I’m not on my period, but they aren’t as bad as they are when I’m actually on my period. I went to the doctor about this, and they prescribed me mefenamic acid, and it didn’t help with my pains at all. I felt even more sick when I took it and had no effect on me. Luckily, I’ve had no bad side effects, but I’ve now stopped taking it as it doesn’t work."

• Lal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 18, 2021

"After my second dose, I went to bed. I got up after a couple of hours as I couldn’t sleep through the cramps. All of a sudden, I had the worst pain I have ever experienced through my whole abdomen. I was on the floor about to black out or vomit from the pain, debating on calling an ambulance. The pain went away after several minutes, thankfully, but I have never been in such agony. I won’t be taking this again."

• Red...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 2, 2020

"Never use this drug, mefenamic acid, which I started using at age 17 for super bad periods. From then, it had started, but I never noticed its strong side effects. At age 28, I understood I am highly allergic to this."

• Spl...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 9, 2019

"I have endometriosis and adenomyosis. This painkiller has been a lifesaver. I sometimes have to top up with additional painkillers, but I could not cope without mefenamic."

• Jes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 9, 2018

"I woke up this morning clenching my stomach and even vomited from how bad my period pains were. I took the tablets and had a nap. When I woke, I had no pain, and blood flow had reduced a lot too."

• Wil...
• February 12, 2016

Mefenamic acid "Does not work at all; on top of all regular symptoms, I got the significant side effects of a drug. Going back to Tylenol at least has no problem with side effects, works for pain a little."

• Twi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 24, 2020

"I suffer with very bad period pain, so much so that I have been hospitalized with it! These pills not only help me with my bleeding (reduce it), they also solve my pain within 15 minutes!"

• Mic...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 19, 2019

"I get severe cramping every month from periods as I have severe stenosis of the cervix. Ponstan is the only thing that relieves my cramping - it's a godsend!"

• Jel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 14, 2016

"I have been on mefenamic acid for my most recent period only, but it had done absolutely nothing for me. Would definitely recommend codeine instead."

• Noi...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 4, 2012

"This medicine was effective for pain, but it left me with chronic gastritis and nausea."

• Ale...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 25, 2018

"I can’t tell if this stuff works because every time I take it, I throw it back up."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 23, 2021

"Settles the pain when sitting or lying down, but does nothing if active, and still, pain is present after taking it."