Pill poppers unite! LOL, I am just kidding. Pill popper might be derogatory for some people but hey, if you know the value and efficacy of pills, then why not take them? I know some people will be chuckling as they read this, as they know about my affinity for pills. As I always say, why suffer from the pain when you can do something about it?Anyway, I knew since last night that a migraine episode was coming on...the left side of my head was tender and I could feel the throbbing start. True enough, I woke up early this morning to a pounding in my head.
I usually take two gel caps of Tylenol Extra Strength but lately, they do not seem to do the job. So this morning, I took Mefenamic Acid 500 mg. It did its magic within an hour - with the help of a short nap.
So which is better? I used to think it was Tylenol, now I am not so sure.
I don't think we have Mefinac (sp) available here in the States. Unless of course it goes by another name. I have found Tylenol to work for me on the occasions that I have to take something for pain.
ReplyDeleteMefenamic Acid is the generic name - I think. Perhaps Ponstel would be more familiar?
ReplyDeleteRuy is obsessed with Mefenamic. He converted me on it as well...much cheaper too
ReplyDeleteMaybe you got too used to Tylenol?
ReplyDeleteLivi - yeah, especially since we can buy mefenamic acid in its generic form. Did you know that they have a special sales thing at the Children's Hospital where you can buy mefenamic for as low as 1 peso?
ReplyDeleteAvril - probably, that's why I am laying off it for now. Vicodin, here I come! hehe