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Ponstel and Mefenamic acid
Identifier
019851
Type of Spiritual Experience
Background
Generic Name: mefenamic acid (me fe NAM ik)
Brand Name: Ponstel
A description of the experience
Mefenamic acid is a member of the anthranilic acid derivatives (or fenamate) class of NSAID drugs, and is used to treat mild to moderate pain, including menstrual pain, and is sometimes used to prevent migraines associated with menstruation. It is not widely used due to its side effects.
Side effects
Known mild side effects of mefenamic acid include headaches, nervousness and vomiting. Serious side effects may include diarrhea, hematemesis (vomiting blood), haematuria (blood in urine), blurred vision, skin rash, itching and swelling, sore throat and fever. It has been associated with acute liver damage
In 2008 the US label was updated with a warning concerning a risk of premature closure of the ductus arteriosus in pregnancy.
On Dec, 26, 2016 1,565 people reported to have side effects when taking Mefenamic Acid. Among them, 2 people (0.13%) have Hallucination
- On Dec, 26, 2016 1,565 people reported to have side effects when taking Mefenamic Acid. Among them, 2 people (0.13%) have Sensory Hallucinations
- On Jan, 09, 2017 1,565 people reported to have side effects when taking Mefenamic Acid.
Among them, 5 people (0.32%) have Hallucination, Auditory
On Jan, 10, 2016: 258 people reported to have side effects when taking Ponstel. Among them, 1 people (0.39%) has Hallucination.
Time on Ponstel when people have Hallucination :
< 1 month | 1 - 6 months | 6 - 12 months | 1 - 2 years | 2 - 5 years | 5 - 10 years | 10+ years | |
Hallucination | 100.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
On Jan, 11, 2016: 1,119 people reported to have side effects when taking Mefenamic acid. Among them, 9 people (0.80%) have Death.
Time on Mefenamic acid when people have Death :
< 1 month | 1 - 6 months | 6 - 12 months | 1 - 2 years | 2 - 5 years | 5 - 10 years | 10+ years | |
Death | 100.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |