Ibuprofen for Period Pain User Reviews (Page 2)
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Ibuprofen has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 43 reviews for the treatment of Period Pain. 72% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 14% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Ibuprofen
- Anonymous
- November 11, 2019
"Doesnt work at all for severe cramps :((("
- Anonymous
- July 30, 2010
"This medicine has been a miracle for me when I have cramps. It takes a while to work (40-45 mins) but once it does, I feel much better."
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- Ann
- May 9, 2019
"I have horrible period cramps and I take ibuprofen every five hours or so for around two days when my cramps are intense and it really works. I couldn't live without it."
- Anonymous
- November 30, 2010
Advil Liqui-Gels (ibuprofen) "The pain was in my back for some odd reason instead of my stomach and it was gone about 20-30 minutes after I took the Advil. I could feel nothing for about two hours."
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- Jay
- January 22, 2018
Motrin IB (ibuprofen) "Works within half hour but wears off within 4."
- Queen...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 14, 2019
"I use ibuprofen when my period gets heavy And when I have cramps It’s makes it less (That what my dad told me he is a pharmacist:) )"
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- Kasan...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- March 30, 2022
Advil Liqui-Gels (ibuprofen) "I suffer from PCOS and Endometriosis. Advil Liqui-Gels is the only medication that can make my pain bearable. I have tried multiple medications but nothing like Advil for my period!"
- Bjfnl...
- November 29, 2009
"I think it works well but its not a miralce drug"
- nisha
- December 31, 2019
"it helped my cramps go for a couple of hours but a little while after I took it I fell asleep..."
- Neha
- July 26, 2019
"It really works for my periods. I have terrible cramps at this time of the month. I cannot live without this medicine."
- charli...
- October 19, 2021
"I always use it, and sometimes it is good as a pain reliever but sometimes it does not work or has little effect. I'm worried about the effect that it really causes sudden death."
- Lily
- July 31, 2020
Advil (ibuprofen) "Thank you Advil y'all are awesome"
- Kylie
- Taken for 10 years or more
- June 8, 2020
"I have taken it and waiting for response and waiting the my pain might stop"
- Adri
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- April 14, 2023
"Definitely helps but sometimes doesn't work enough and the pain still continues."
- kim
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- July 13, 2021
"After taking 2x500mg ibuprofen for 1 day every month, I guess I've developed tolerance toward this drug. Now, I need take it for 2 days straight."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- February 19, 2024
"Ibuprofen works well for my cramps. 600mg gives me 100% pain relief on my period."
- Vee
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 12, 2022
"It has been very effective for me so far. In less than thirty minutes, the drugs bring relief."
- Meg
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 14, 2020
"What a difference ibuprofen my for my period problems of pain, volume and discomfort. Also helped with exhaustion by lessening blood loss. Which I would have tried this years ago"
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 28, 2024
"It helped me to stop my heavy bleeding. I am really grateful for it."
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"Will not my help brutal menstrual cramps!!"