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Ibuprofen for Period Pain User Reviews (Page 2)

Brand names: Advil, Motrin, Motrin IB, Advil Liqui-Gels, Motrin Childrens, Midol IB, Children's Motrin, Advil Migraine, IBU-200, NeoProfen, Motrin Pediatric, A-G Profen, Advil Children's, Nuprin, Childrens Ibuprofen Berry, Caldolor, Proprinal, Genpril, Advil Junior Strength, Midol Maximum Strength Cramp Formula, Actiprofen Motrin Migraine Pain Addaprin PediaCare Infants' IB Ibuprofen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer PediaCare Children's IB Ibuprofen Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer Motrin Junior Strength Motrin Infant Drops Help I Have An Aching Body Children's ElixSure IB Advil Infant's Concentrated Drops Cap-Profen Advil Film-Coated …show all brand names

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

  • kay
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • December 14, 2018

"Will not my help brutal menstrual cramps!!"

1 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • November 11, 2019

"Doesnt work at all for severe cramps :((("

1 / 10
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  • 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."

9 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • 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."

8 / 10
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  • 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."

10 / 10
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  • Jay
  • January 22, 2018

Motrin IB (ibuprofen) "Works within half hour but wears off within 4."

4 / 10
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  • 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:) )"

10 / 10
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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!"

10 / 10
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  • Bjfnl...
  • November 29, 2009

"I think it works well but its not a miralce drug"

6 / 10
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  • 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..."

8 / 10
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  • 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."

10 / 10
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  • 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."

8 / 10
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  • Lily
  • July 31, 2020

Advil (ibuprofen) "Thank you Advil y'all are awesome"

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  • 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"

10 / 10
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  • Adri
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • April 14, 2023

"Definitely helps but sometimes doesn't work enough and the pain still continues."

8 / 10
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  • 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."

9 / 10
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  • 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."

10 / 10
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  • 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."

10 / 10
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  • 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"

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 28, 2024

"It helped me to stop my heavy bleeding. I am really grateful for it."

10 / 10
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