What is Mefenamic acid?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: Mefenamic acidBrand:
Mefenamic acid is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for short-term relief of mild to moderate pain including primary dysmenorrhea.
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How do members experience Mefenamic acid?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 9 | 7 | |
| Menstrual cramps | 4 | 1 | |
| Endometriosis | 3 | 1 | |
| Heavy periods | 2 | 0 | |
| Chronic pelvic pain syndrome | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal pain | 1 | |
| Drowsiness | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 6 |
Member evaluations
MomaK
evaluated on Aug 09, 2007
- Perceived effectiveness for menstrual cramps: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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What are people saying about Mefenamic acid?
52
52
members have reported taking Mefenamic acid
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