Re: Ponstel or Cataflam? Thank you for the info!!!!
From: Anj (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed Apr 4 14:55:29 2001
This was GREAT! I feel so much better now that I looked up all the words
I didn't understand. Why can't the instructions be understandable to
the people that are actually going to take them. I looked up 3 words
that I am glad to know what they are:
Menorrhagia-excessive bleeding, where menstruation can be heavier and
longer than normal
Dysmenorrhoea-painful menstruation
Analgesic-drug that relieves pain(this one I really should know)
Thanks for the help. I feel more informed now. I hate to just take
drugs that I don't know what they are.
THANKS!!!
At Wed, 4 Apr 2001, Marcia wrote:
>
>Hi Anj:
>
>I haven't ever taken either one, but they are analgesics, and and good
>for menstrual cramps...they are kind of like NSAIDs or Motrin, so take
>with food...for a more complete description, Ponstel (Mefenamic acid)
>and Cataflam (diclofenic acid) generic name in parens, look here:
>
>http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/
>
>and choose the name of the drug at the top, and it will tell you more
>there.
>
>I think they would both be safe for you, but you might want to check the
>link...I haven't had a period in a long time, but you might want to try
>Aleve...that is what gyns used to use to lessen cramping, and I found it
>works for me.
>
>Hope this helps, just a little...sending you pain-free wishes,
>
>--
>Marcia
>
>At Wed, 4 Apr 2001, Anj wrote:
>>
>>Has anyone taken Ponstel or Cataflam for their pain? I started my first
>>period after my lap and of course am in pain. I have Ibuprofen 600, but
>>that barely takes the edge off. I have Percocet, but there is no way
>>that I can function with this at work (why I am working today is beyond
>>me!) I was proscribed the Cataflam and Ponstel was given to me as a
>>sample. i have never heard of either and am scared to try them. I
>>tried to do an on line search on them but in the limited amount of time
>>I had to look, I wasn't getting anywhere.
>>
>>What does everyone else take for just the pain caused during your
>>periods?
>>
>>A quick response would be appreciated. Since I started the Ibu today I
>>will just stick with it today, but tomorrow....?
>>
>>Thanks ladies!
>>Anj
>
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