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| If no prescription medications are being used, the following supplements may be beneficial for this health state. If prescription medications are being used, please see the drug-interaction database before making recommendations. |
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| A daily multivitamin will help ensure adequate intake of all essential nutrients and promote overall health and well-being. |
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Fish Oil
at least 1 gram or 1000 mg/day. Fish oil contains the essential fatty acid, omega-3, which may help with symptoms of dysmennorhea in adolescent girls and women. |
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Vitamin E
200-400 IU/day. Although it is not clear how vitamin E can affect menstrual pain, supplemental vitamin E (200-500 IU) taken before and during initial days of menstruation may reduce menstrual pain and severity. |
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| There may be interactions between certain vitamins, minerals, supplements, or herbs with prescription medications used for this health state. View the drug interaction section for more information. |
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Goldenseal
Goldenseal may increase drowsiness and sedation when combined with other sedative or hypnotic substances or drugs. |
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Melatonin
Melatonin may increase drowsiness and sedation when combined with other sedative or hypnotic substances or drugs. |
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Valerian
Valerian may increase drowsiness and sedation when combined with other sedative or hypnotic substances or drugs. |
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