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    Condition: Painful Periods
    4/26/2021 11:18:52 PM

    Reviewer: downundertwerp0, 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    I'm in my late 30s, and while I Identify as trans - I haven't been on hormones yet (testosterone) - Because my lack thereof of sexual history they are uneasy about giving me an IUD- So far in the last half hour since taking it - the first time ever maybe the pain isn't all gone, - i'm having a tiny bit of asthma kick back (as you do with advil lol) - but overall? If it takes awa ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Painful Periods
    4/11/2019 12:09:16 AM

    Reviewer: 19-24 on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I used to get very sick on the first day of my period: severe abdominal cramps, severe pelvic pain, vomiting, hands and feet would tingle then go numb, I'd be pale and shakey. Nothing you could buy over the counter would make it tolerable. This drug was a life saver. Works wonders. I take 500mg as per my doctor just before I know I'm about to get my period and I have no pain and as an adde ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Painful Periods
    7/23/2016 9:16:02 PM

    Reviewer: Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I was given this medication for my moderate to severe period pains. I took it for multiple cycles, every 6 hours for my whole period. During that I also took Tylenol every four hours and my pain still had me in crippling pain. I'm not sure if my pain is more severe or not right for the medication but it did not help.

    Condition: Painful Periods
    6/1/2016 12:37:58 AM

    Reviewer: Meno, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    This is by far the best treatment for menstrual cramps, and I am surprised that this medicine is not an over the counter drug here in USA!!

    Condition: Painful Periods
    9/16/2014 5:12:01 PM

    Reviewer: Catherine, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I started taking this a few years ago when I had very heavy periods and was amazed at the result. With only one 250mg pill my period stopped for around 24 hours. It was a delight. A little less effective now but I usually only take on average 3/4 pills throughout my period as it has such good effect. A wonder drug!! And no side effects that I have noticed. I only wish I had discovered it at an ... Show Full Comment

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