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I've been prescribed Mefenamic acid for Ovulation pain..

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I've been prescribed Mefanamic Acid for ovulation pain due to a cyst i've got but it doesn't seem to be working! I take 3 tablets per day and start 2 days before I ovulate and continue through Has anyone had any similar experiences?

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    Hello,

    Yes exactly the same, my periods aren't too heavy but are SO painful. The mefenamic is as good as useless. A friend said keep taking it, it takes a couple of months to kick in but i'm still waiting!

    I've also tried a couple of pills but I've yet to find one that works. Grinning and baring it is the only remedy I got right now.

    Good luck with the mefenamic acid!

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    :cry: please be aware i was on mefenamic acid for a year for heavy and painful period pains. i was not warned about taking these tablets if planning to concieve and i had 3 misscarriges in 14 months. i was told at a scan by the sonogropher that these tablets can make you lose your baby . i have stopped taking these tablets and now have to see what the future holds x
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    I have also been prescribed this for ovulation pain. I took just one tablet when the pain kicked in and was distracting me, and that kept me going - as the pain lasts for 24 to 36 hours.

    I also use them during my period, first couple of days. It really does help as I used to suffer through my first few days of my period grinding my teeth and rubbing my lower back. And a heat pack under my top.

    Now I can get through the day much more pleasantly. It's a GREAT drug!

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