2007-08-10 18:39:52 · 6 answers · asked by karissa 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It does not hurt to take Tylenol, but an anti-inflammatory works best. The cramps are caused by contractions and ibuprofen or naproxen helps relax the cramping.
ibuprofen - Advil, Motrin, Nuprin
naproxen - Aleve
I think Midol or Pamprin works best.
Midol has Acetaminophen (Tylenol), a pain reliever
- Caffeine, a stimulant that also helps alleviate cramping
- Pyrilamine Maleate, a diuretic (helps with bloating)
- Pamabrom, a diuretic and a mild muscle relaxant
- Naproxen (anti-inflammatory)
Pamprin, Acetaminophen. Magnesium salicylate, another type of anti-inflammatory, and pamabrom
hope this helps!
2007-08-10 20:22:58 · answer #1 · answered by Jen ... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tylenol helps some people. Others swear by Midol or the New Pamprin. Even rubbing "Head On" in the cramp area works. Aleve works too! You just have to see what works best for you. I'd start with Midol and Head On. Damm cramps!! :)
2007-08-11 01:49:34 · answer #2 · answered by LadyLynn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
extra strength tylenol...but midol is the BEST..works in 15 mins.but is worth the wait b/c the pain is controlled for a long time...
2007-08-11 01:52:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
advil works best for me....cramps gone in 10 min ..but it depends on ur metabolism
2007-08-11 01:44:01 · answer #4 · answered by someone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can help, but it is not the best. You need a drug that is also anti-inflammatory, like ibuprofen (Motrin) or naproxen (Aleve).
2007-08-11 01:44:07 · answer #5 · answered by jellybeanchick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's supposed to, but for me it doesn't. Midol works the best for me.
2007-08-11 01:44:43 · answer #6 · answered by phxchik07 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋