Period pain medications: Explained #periods #cramps

This video discusses the differences between OTC pain medications and highlights which ingredients help with which period symptoms. Some contain diuretics to help with bloating. Some contain antihistamines to help with irritability. Some are classified as NSAIDs and may actually be more effective at managing period pain than those that contain other pain relievers like acetaminophen.

[realascanb]

Would be nice if pamprin changed active ingredient of acetominopen to ibuprofen. That would change how I feel about it.

[partlycloudyoptimist]

I took Midol once. I thought I was gonna have to go to the hospital. Heart beat out of control. Shaking, uncontrollably crying. It must be what a 8 ball feels like.

[biomedmaven]

Totally forgot about Aleve (naproxen) and my uterus is trying to drag me 🥺 God bless you 🙏🏾

[realascanb]

As a Gyn, i always prescribe or suggest Ibuprofen. I might start suggesting atc use of motrin or alleve with consecutive periods to see what works best. Napeoxen would be in second but I dont really endorse Midol. Are you women benefiting from Midol more than the others? Truly curious.

[spookytaco]

I cant take ibuprofen or Tylenol as i end up with palpitations and chest tightness. Heat and accupressure offer some relief but im about to buy a Livia.

[huntersreptiles]

Im allergic to ibuprofen 😢 & i struggle with bad period cramps