i have period cramps and i just took motrin do i need to eat something or will it still work?
2006-07-12 04:03:48 · 19 answers · asked by Sandra 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
also when i get cramps and i get hungry my stomach starts to make that noise when your hungry and then i start to feel a little better and i dont know why?
2006-07-12 05:39:25 · update #1
You should always take Motrin with food. Read the label. Motrin is irritating to the stomach. It will still work without the food but can do damage to your insides.
2006-07-12 04:06:08 · answer #1 · answered by nanacy222 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat something healthy. It will make you feel better. If you are still cramping, try laying down and resting for a while. Also, drink some water. A heating pad may also provide relief. Cramps are something that we all go through and it's tough on the first ones because you are not used to it. Personally, I use women's Tylenol cause the others don't work for me. I get really bad cramps, backaches, and bloating, and the Women's Tylenol makes me all better. Try not to eat anything sugary or salty. Makes things worse. Hope you feel better soon!
Here's a link that may help as well.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/00215.htm
2006-07-12 11:13:47 · answer #2 · answered by 2boys mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should eat something because Motrin can upset your stomach. Just have a light snack. I wouldn't take anything on an empty stomach.
2006-07-12 11:05:54 · answer #3 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eating will not make it work better. They tell you to eat with Motrin because it can upset your stomach if you take it on an empty stomach.
2006-07-12 11:05:59 · answer #4 · answered by miss_nursie_nurse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to eat, but having crackers or something in you will keep the motrin from irritating the lining of your stomache
2006-07-12 11:08:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Motrin is ibuprofen. In some people it will cause stomach irritation, but it still works. It is just less irritating with food.
2006-07-12 11:08:29 · answer #6 · answered by ringocox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be a bit strong for your stomache, try to eat something light when you take that pill, otherwise if it doesn't hurt and you're not taking it that often, then you should be OK. Hope you feel better.
2006-07-12 11:07:28 · answer #7 · answered by Sunny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat something- but try not to eat something sugary-I'd imagine it would upset your stomach more
2006-07-12 11:07:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should still work, but you may end up with gut rot. Try something called FEMINENE. you have to get it from a Market America distributor. If you can't find one, email me. I can get it for you.
2006-07-12 11:07:41 · answer #9 · answered by fayphase1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will work, if you've eaten within two hrs before of taking it, eating again isn't necessary.
2006-07-12 11:08:54 · answer #10 · answered by scabs32 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋