E-drug: NSAIDS for dysmenorrhoea (cont'd)
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All of the NSAIDs act through the same mechanism and therefore any
of them, including the ones that you listed, are likely to be effective in
the treatment of dysmenorrhea. Here are a couple of references you
might want to look up:
Owen PR. Prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors in the treatment of
primary dysmenorrhea: outcome trials reviewed. Am J Obstet
Gynecol 1984;148:96-103.
Shapiro SS. Treatment of dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome
with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Drugs 1988;36:475-90.
Joel Lexchin MD
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Canada M5R2 2X8
Tel: 416-964-7186
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e-mail: joel.lexchin@utoronto.ca
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