Diclofenac for Period Pain User Reviews

• Noo...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 20, 2020

"Diclofenac helps period pain a lot, like magic! I have a very strong pain, but this helps a lot. It reduces the pain, I've been using it for years, and I haven't noticed any side effects. You have to try it!"

• Hoa...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 1, 2019

Diclofenac "Been using for 12 years. Tips when using Cataflam: - If you want it to kick in faster: take the pill on an empty stomach, then eat 10 minutes later, take it with warm water, take it before the cramps begin, otherwise, it will take like an hour to start working. - You shouldn't: drinking anything with caffeine might affect the drug, don't drink anything that is cold, has ice, avoid spicy food, avoid intense workouts. Personal experience: I don't think we should take more than 2 pills within 1 hour. I once took a pill and another about 30 minutes later, ended up in the hospital throwing up because the dose was too high :( but the pain was so bad I swear my period was going to be the end of me... Cataflam has been saving my ass for 12 years now. When I first came to the US, I packed a 2-year supply of Cataflam because nothing else works for me and I'm kind of afraid to try new things now."

• Lov...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 21, 2020

"I stumbled upon this drug, diclofenac, for my period pain, and I am so thankful that I did. I take the 100mg diclomol, and I've been taking it for almost 12 years now. My dad would use it for arthritis pain, and one day when I was 18, I was cramping with my period and decided to try it, and VOILA, pain was gone. Nothing else worked for me from brustan (this would last like two hours, and I'd be in pain again) to ibuprofen and panadol. So, since that day, I've always used this medicine. It even got me through my copper IUD insertion and the PAINFUL CRAMPS that came with it. I've had my IUD for two years, and diclomol still works when I have period pain, just like it did before my IUD. I really recommend this drug, however, if you have acidity issues, please don't take it. I also love the fact that it's a slow-release tablet, and I don't need to take more than one, even in a day or two, if the pain is really severe. Currently on my period, and an hour ago I was in pain, but now the relief is so good. Girls, try it!!!"

• Sac...
• March 16, 2009

Diclofenac "My doctor prescribed Voltaren after an extremely painful IUD insertion and subsequent cramping. I've never had cramps like these before. I'd literally be curled up in the fetal position, unable to even talk. Depending on the level of pain, this either completely eradicated it or made it totally bearable and lasted for 12 hours at a stretch. Voltaren is wonderful, and I'm glad my doctor recommended it over a narcotic painkiller."

• Chr...
• February 25, 2014

Diclofenac "Cataflam is a miracle for my period pain. I have suffered for years and wouldn't be able to walk a few steps with the horrible pain. I've tried everything from Meftalspas to Spasmoproxyvone, Brufen, Panadol, etc. Nothing works. With Cataflam, in just half an hour, my pain is completely gone. I take it every 8 hours on my first two days."

• Pat...
• March 7, 2016

Diclofenac "This miracle drug has saved me so many times. I suffer from unbearable abdominal pains from ovulation to period. It's very effective and goes directly to the source of ANY other pain I suffer. Whoever invented it should be called a hero."

• zee...
• May 25, 2015

Diclofenac "It's the best medicine for period pain so far. I usually experience severe pain in my abdomen. I take up to 4 pills every 6 hours on my first days, but to be honest, it's a magical medicine. I recommend it to every woman that can't bear her period pain."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 21, 2012

"I usually have really bad period pain, and it was becoming a real problem to deal with, particularly at school. I tried several other medicines, like paracetamol, but they weren't very effective, even after taking 3 within a few hours of each other. I tried 1 x 50 mg diclofenac tablet, and after about an hour, all my pain was gone. It's been about 4 hours now, and I'm still 100% pain-free."

• Ami...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 16, 2018

Diclofenac "I always have very painful periods every month to the point where I can't stomach to eat, or much less smell food. I can't move out of bed or even speak a proper sentence. But Cataflam is truly a lifesaver. I take two 50 mg pills about every 5 to 6 hours, and it reduces my pain drastically. My pain is only really bad on the first 2 days, so after those 2 days, I don't take any more pills and just bear the little cramps I tend to get. BUT I have noticed that if I take the pills before my cycle arrives, it tends to delay my cycle a bit, other than that, I love Cataflam."

• Par...
• June 14, 2018

"I have very, very bad period pain along with vomiting. I take these tablets, sometimes it works, but most of the time I have to use an injection of diclofenac. I feel very stressed before and during this time. Unbearable pain."

• Mik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2019

"I don't get period pain every month, but the months I do, I REALLY DO. I started by taking 2 Panadol at 1 PM, there was no change by 2:30 PM. My doctor sent over diclofenac, and I took 2 at 4:30. After an hour, the pain was bearable, and I went to lie down. I woke up at 7:30 PM, and the pain was COMPLETELY gone. I was so happy."

• vol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 4, 2015

Diclofenac "Since I got my period when I was 12 years old, I experience an unbearable pain that stops my life completely, accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea, and so many times went to hospital emergency. I may faint from pain, all the people around me know what I suffer in school, university, or at work. Voltaren ampoule worked well so far to the extent that I can give myself the injection in the butt like a boss. It makes me sleepy, and from the huge pain, I feel dizzy, headachy, and very tired, but it's better than the pain for sure. I wish there would be no side effects in the long run. I'm 26 years old now."

• Els...
• April 7, 2018

Diclofenac "I can’t actually believe this works. One and a half hours in, my pain has gone. I took two 50g tablets. I took one more now, although I hardly have any pain, but just in case, and I’ll take another in the morning. Really, I’m shocked. For so long, I’ve been crying in excruciating pain, thinking I’m having a miscarriage or have something wrong with me. Alhamdulilah, so happy about this finding."

• Hng...
• March 19, 2016

Diclofenac "My sister used to work for Novartis, a company that produces Caraflam. I remembered the first few months of my period, I didn't feel pain as I do now. My other sisters always need to take Caraflam. So when I couldn't bear the cramps anymore, I took it, it started working about an hour later, and I didn't feel pain anymore. Even though my sisters are pharmacists, they always told me that the less medicine I take, the better it would be. So I tried not to use it. It was the worst ever, I took one, and it didn't work well when it reached the max of pain. I threw up and took another one. After an hour, it worked. So if you decide to use Caraflam, take it before it's painful."

• Its...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 26, 2015

Diclofenac "Cataflam has helped, but I have to take at least 4 - 6 a day to be able to survive the pain of my period. But once it starts working, I feel so much better. I have tried so much, but only this works for me."

• Lin...
• October 6, 2015

"This morning (my first day), I was shaking and in tears. That's how bad my cramps have become during the past year. I was given a diclofenac (Voltaren) injection 30 min ago, and now I am almost completely at ease. Considering that I'd tried nearly everything (ibuprofen, Panadol Ex, Buscopan, spasm relaxers, etc., etc.), I'm understandably excited and can't wait to share this. I tried the tablets last month and this morning, but they aren't as effective as the injection. My advice is if it's debilitating-definitely go for the injection ASAP. Don't wait."

• Anonymous
• September 22, 2008

Diclofenac "This is the best medication I have ever used for painful periods. (It actually helped my sinus pain, as well.) I experienced no grogginess and no side effects, very just soothing and complete pain relief."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 13, 2015

Diclofenac "Cataflam is the best OTC for period pain. I can function properly now. I used to take 2 Panadol tablets, which are pretty useless. I end up feeling nausea and tired. Do take this at the first sign of period pain for best results. It will be too late to take it when the pain starts."

• Bhc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 29, 2019

"With my period, I had horrible cramps and blood clots that would be the size of my palm. Pain was so bad I had to be wheeled out of school and sent to the hospital. They prescribed this medicine to me after being on different things like oxy for my pain - that didn't help. Hated the feeling of it. But diclofenac was my savior. Everything got better after two hours, and the pain has completely gone. Love it."

• bes...
• February 24, 2021

"I do not get period cramps every month, but when I do, they are bad. I’ve tried everything from acetaminophen to ibuprofen to CBD creams, but nothing, I repeat, nothing works like diclofenac does. The only downside (from my experience) is that it makes me sleepy, like I can barely stay awake for the first hour or so after I take it, but after that I'm great... works like magic."

• doo...
• September 23, 2017

"I have had menstrual pain for years. I have used drugs like ibuprofen, Feldin, and others, but only ended up with another pain (upper abdominal pain). It was so bad that I decided to write my final project on menstrual pain. It was during that time of research that I came across diclofenac as a pain relief. I immediately switched to using it, and it's been very helpful. I find the brand by Hovid very effective. The pink one is 100 mg. I take just one tab a day, and I can run around. Although it takes about 30 minutes or more sometimes to start working, once it starts, the rest of my day is smooth. Then I take it as soon as I'm up the next day. For a better effect, I start to take it as soon as I start having premenstrual pain. It is great. I'm so glad I stumbled across it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 8, 2018

"Every month I got my severe period pain. It hurt that bad I'm not able to walk and do any chores. I often skip classes at university for the first 3 days during my period. I took several medicines to relieve my pain, such as naproxen and acetaminophen, but the reaction is slow and minor. After I take diclofenac sodium 150 mg, my pain becomes lesser and faster."

• Car...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2018

"I have taken 3 so far since I’ve gotten them yesterday. My periods have been very bad since I got my tubes tied in 2008. The first 3 days are horrible-seriously. But since I’ve taken the diclofenac, my cramps are no longer bad at all. I feel good, but it’s making my period go off. I’m trying to see if it’s supposed to do that. Also, I keep having diarrhea from the medicine, that’s my only problem."

• Qua...
• April 28, 2009

Diclofenac "Cataflam is so far the only medication, OTC or otherwise, that has done anything to help with my menstrual cramps. It allows me to function at a basically normal level during my period. The pain is not entirely gone, but Cataflam seems to keep it manageable."

• Eka...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 17, 2013

Diclofenac "Cataflam is a lifesaver, but it takes about an hour after swallowing to start working. I take 2 at a 6-hour interval and can take up to six at the end of the day, but that's only for the first day of the period."