I need some information on this prescribed medicine I am taking?
Question:
Is it ok to take Mefenamic Acid even if I am not entirely sure I am unwell?
I suffer from migraines and I have heard that Ibuprofen can affect how other drugs work, I heard from my doctor that when this happens with any drug, it could make my migraines worse.
Does anyone know if Ibuprofen affects mefenamic acid?
Would it make my migraines worse?
Should i take paracetemol instead?
Sorry about all these questions. I didnt get a lot of information from my doctor at the time because the clinic was just about to close (I was taken there at that time because I was seriously ill)
I am taking Mefenamic acid right now and i am in agony, please help, my health depends on it.
Is anyone else taking this? or am I one of the very few taking this medicine?
Answers:
Mefenamic acid (brand name Ponstel) is an NSAID. That is, an non-steriodal antiinflammatory drug. It's used to treat mild to moderate pain, inflammation, fever, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps). Ibuprofen is also an NSAID. Taking them both together would be redundant and possibly overdosing.
Paracetamol (see my spelling) is the same as Tylenol.
It's not clear to me why you are taking mefenamic. If it's for the migraines, there are much better meds that specifically target that disorder. If you have any other information for me, please e-mail me. I should be able to help you out.
Other Answers:
ask you doc, or the chemist.
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scooby.doo.
your Dr is there to answer questions it doesn't matter if they are about to close! if he refused to answer your questions i would find another DR ASAP! if you just didn't want to ask because he had already stayed late then call him and ask to speak with a nurse or the DR immediately and HOLD only if you MUST do you leave a message and wait for a call back.. if you leave a message then call the pharmacist immediately and talk to him!! questions about medications are serious!
You can simply contact the pharmacy where you got the drug and they can tell you all of this over the phone. Don't take medical advice from non-professionals.
www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsLookups.
go to this site and check for interactions and so on. if you do not trust your doctors judgement then find a new one. if you have migraines there are a million meds out there you just have to find the right combination that works. it took me and my doctors 6 months to find what worked for me, so do not give up.
You can either call your doctors office or to get quicker response your pharmacist. They are always there and willing to answer any questions that you may have.
You can also check on www.webmd.com to see if there is any information, but pharmacist is probably the best bet.
I don't know too much about that medication, but I suggest going to your own doctor. And speaking with him/her about your concerns. Clinic doctors are often rushed and fail to answer all your questions, and any information about drug interactions should NOT come second hand.
It seems unlikely that a medicine that places you in agony would be the only solution.
Best of luck!
Are you sure it is Mefenamic Acid?Because that is usually prescribed for oral administration.
Mefenamic acid is an nsaid. Ibuprofen is an nsaid. You aren't supposed to take them together from the research I did. You need to call the doctor and let him/her know the symptoms you are having.
Here is a list of side effects from medline for Mefenamic Acid:
Although side effects from mefenamic acid are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
headache
dizziness
nervousness
upset stomach
stomach pain or cramps
vomiting
gas
They do not mention specific interactions with Ibuprofen. But say that you should talk to the doctor about all vitamins, over the counter meds, and prescribed meds for interaction information. I often ask the pharmacist about this since they have more time to discuss my concerns if the doctor is not available.
From the sounds of it this is only treating your chronic pain (effect) but not the cause,
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a681028.html
both mefenamic acid and ibuprofen are from a group of drugs named "Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs", it means that they acts like each other and have no significant interactions, by the way using both of them magnify their effects. probably it won't make your migraines worse, (it should relieve the migraines), but you should be aware of their gastric and renal side effects, which will increase while using both of them. both of these drugs can be use for treatment and prophylaxis of migraine so using only one of them seems more rational.
I have looked up medication I wasn't familiar with here worstpillsbestpills.com
Mefenamic acid (IUPAC nomenclature: N-2,3-xylylanthranilic acid) is a non-steroidal anti-inflamatory drug used to treat pain, including menstrual pain. It is commercially available as Ponstel®. It is also prescribed as an antipyretic drug. It is typically prescribed for oral administration.
Mefenamic acid decreases inflammation (swelling) and uterine contractions by a still unknown mechanism. However it is thought to be related to the inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis.
Patients with known liver deficiency may be prescribed lower doses. This is because hepatic metabolism plays a significant role in mefenamic acid elimination. Kidney deficiency may also cause accumulation of the drug and its metabolites in the excretory system. Therefore patients suffering from renal conditions should not be precribed mefenamic acid.
Click on this link for info:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a681028.html
Source(s):
I am a Certified Medical Assistant for 18 years, and
www.wikipedia.org
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