Reviewer: marie, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

Comment:
This is doing about as much for me as Midol does. But I can't get what the dr wants me to take because my insurance won't pay for it.

Comment:
This is doing about as much for me as Midol does. But I can't get what the dr wants me to take because my insurance won't pay for it.
Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: mrsjpri, 35-44 Female (Patient)

Comment:
I am so happy that my new doctor prescribed this medication for me. I have been struggling with Endo for 7 or 8 years and began cramping shortly after giving birth to my daughter who is now 13. After getting married and trying to conceive; we learned that I had Endo. I would love to have a child with my husband and I believe that this is the medicine that can help prevent me having to have a hyste ... Show Full Comment

Comment:
I am so happy that my new doctor prescribed this medication for me. I have been struggling with Endo for 7 or 8 years and began cramping shortly after giving birth to my daughter who is now 13. After getting married and trying to conceive; we learned that I had Endo. I would love to have a child with my husband and I believe that this is the medicine that can help prevent me having to have a hysterectomy and receive the necessary treatment to improve my fertility chances. I am so thankful for this medication. I love you Ponstel!
Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

Comment:
Been taking it on and off for 30 years. This is the best medication for painful menstral periods.

Comment:
Been taking it on and off for 30 years. This is the best medication for painful menstral periods.
Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: SRGirl4Ever, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

Comment:
I have had unexplained excruciatingly painful periods, more than most women, since my early 20's. (I am in my mid 40's now) ...As I grew older, especially during fertility treatments, where I was tested again for everything, and no sign of endo, cysts, etc,,,,, I still would have awful periods, with severe stabbing cramps, major gastro- intestinal upset, etc that greatly affected my life. ... Show Full Comment

Comment:
I have had unexplained excruciatingly painful periods, more than most women, since my early 20's. (I am in my mid 40's now) ...As I grew older, especially during fertility treatments, where I was tested again for everything, and no sign of endo, cysts, etc,,,,, I still would have awful periods, with severe stabbing cramps, major gastro- intestinal upset, etc that greatly affected my life. After 20 years of dealing with it, a new female OB/GYN I met after a move to another state, was like "why do you have to suffer like this?" She offered Ponstel. Two pills at onset of period then one every 5 hours, only for two - three days. As long as I take at onset, this definitely takes the "edge" as a I call it, off the pain. But you must stay on it consistently - for period -- mine's 3 days at most. I tried everything before...heat pads, heavy dose of ADVIL, Naproxen..Birth control pills...and all did ok, but not great and BC had too many side effects. So many pharmacies don't carry this drug or have to order it. I don't know why. but Its the best thing I have ever had for periods. Unless you don't mind being on a narcotic, which I do not - how do you not feel foggy or sleepy on that? -- This is a great one to try. Hope the pharma co's keep making it. I am very careful always researching any medication. I suggest looking into it with your doc and seeing if it works. Remember to take with food and a glass of water to protect your tummy. Like any drug, you should always be careful with that. And it takes a bit - about an hour to kick in....
Hide Full Comment

Reviewer: Melinda, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

Comment:
After suffering years of cramps as painful as my labor pains were when I finally had a child, and suffering nausea, diarrhea and high blood pressure during the first part of my periods, I read an article about a woman doctor who researched Ponstel. I took a chance. It was a lifesaver for me. As long as I took it at the first sign of cramps, it did a great job. If I waited too long, the hormone tha ... Show Full Comment

Comment:
After suffering years of cramps as painful as my labor pains were when I finally had a child, and suffering nausea, diarrhea and high blood pressure during the first part of my periods, I read an article about a woman doctor who researched Ponstel. I took a chance. It was a lifesaver for me. As long as I took it at the first sign of cramps, it did a great job. If I waited too long, the hormone that caused the cramps was already in my system and no pain killer I've ever found was strong enough to relieve it. If taken at the first sign, Ponstel worked wonders for me!
Hide Full Comment