What are the side effects of taking painkillers for every menstrual cramp?
Disease description:
I suffer from severe pain every time I get my period, so much that I can't attend classes and have to take painkillers. What are the side effects?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Aiming
Taking painkillers for dysmenorrhea generally causes side effects such as gastrointestinal disturbances and liver discomfort. Long-term use of painkillers for menstrual pain may easily lead to dependence and drug tolerance, reducing the effectiveness of painkillers when used later for other types of pain. Moreover, it may cause gastrointestinal discomfort and liver damage, so regular liver function tests are necessary. Prolonged use of painkillers can reduce drug sensitivity; traditional Chinese medicine may be used for regulation.
