Edrisol Or Edrisal

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Used to take for cramps. What was it?

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Is this still on the market? I used to take it for cramps

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Hello, Mel and Sandy! How are you both?

Edrisal contained the active ingredient Phenacetin, however, it was banned by the FDA in 1983 due to the increased risk it caused of kidney failure and certain types of cancer.

It is actually metabolized into Acetaminophen(Tylenol) so that is what it was replaced with in over the counter medications.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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I wish they would research this some more and make any necessary changes. It really worked great for cramps. I don't know about you but it gave me a very euphoric feeling and feeling of well-being, but I never took more than absolutely needed.

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Re: Cheryl (# 3) Expand Referenced Message

I took it also, back in the 60’s. It made me VERY ALERT. Almost like superwoman. Kind of euphoric. But I only took it that “first day” for cramps. Worked great.

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Re: Rachel (# 4) Expand Referenced Message

Edrisal also contained some form of amphetamine, and there was a variation that contained codeine.
It worked so well for cramps that nearly all my friends had a bottle around 1970. I never knew anyone who abused it, just used on the worst days. I didn't realize it had phenacetin.
When ibuprofen was introduced, it became the go-to med for cramps.

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Re: Sky (# 5) Expand Referenced Message

I also took it in the early '70s for cramps. I guess I've been wrong all these years, but I recall being told it was pulled from the market because it caused "personality changes" (that's the phrase I remember). Cancer's bad enough!

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Re: Rachel (# 4) Expand Referenced Message

I was prescribed Edrisol and codeine for cramps in the early 70's.... it was the only thing that worked....
It made me feel euphoric and was absolutely wonderful!! I only needed it for the first day... after that there was no cramps. I was curious if anyone had any side effects from taking edrisol such as memory problems??

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I was given edrisol and codine starting in 1955 because my cramps were soo bad I needed something to enable me to care for my baby. I took it for over 10 years and had no ill effects. I was able to replace it with "the pill" and never looked back.

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Seeing me doubled over a friend gave me one and it worked! I got a prescription and only needed one for the first day They permitted me to feel okay not euphoric just normal and able to work. I treated those pills as gold and was very upset that the product was taken off the market “because they were being abused And getting women high.” So once again because of abuse of people who didn’t need a drug it was taken away from those it helped. Over the counter stuff was a waste of time

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Re: Rachel (# 4) Expand Referenced Message

I took Edrisal for menstrual craps and heavy periods from 1965 thru the mid seventies. I only took it on the first day or two. I had no euphoric side effects. But it did control pain and heavy bleeding.

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Kathi, I also took this medication. Was doubled up with pain just about every month. This was way way before they discovered Endrinosis DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT WAS IN IT?

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I took Edison in the 70’s. Took it for severe cramping and pain the first two days of period. Took the pills on my wedding day just to get through the day. Absolutely no pain to ruin my day.

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Re: Cheryl (# 3) Expand Referenced Message

I agree! It was a great medication, and was the only medication that helped my menstrual cramp pains, which were terribly painful!

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I used edrasol in the 50’s till the 70’s when I couldn’t get it any more. It was the only thing the helped my horrible cramps. The pain was so bad I would pass out. Due to pain I couldn’t stand I had a hysterectomy after I had my second child in the 80’s and was so glad to finally have a life with out pain and passing out. Believe me nothing else helped but the edrasol.

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I took Edrisal for horrible pain and cramping due to Endometriosis... (I was only 14 years old and took it for a couple of years) it was like a miracle drug and I could function throughout the day without any side effects. Unfortunately it was taken off the market because of cancer causing agents and kidney failure in some women. I suffered for many years thereafter until finally menopause in my late 50's which thankfully was a fairly easy and generally pain free transition.

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Re: Kathi (# 11) Expand Referenced Message

Amphetamines were in this drug. (2mg)

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Re: Rachel (# 4) Expand Referenced Message

This drug contained an amphetamine in it.

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Re: Verwon (# 2) Expand Referenced Message

This is years later I'm seeing your statement. I used to take Edrisol for cramps. Sadly, it didn't help. Year later I do have chronic kidney disease. Thank you for your post. I appreciate your info.

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Re: Cheryl (# 3) Expand Referenced Message

Are used to take this drug in college for cramps. It was given out in the infirmary in a little white envelope and you could only get four at a time. I found myself hoarding them because I like the way they made me feel and then I asked my mother if she could get them from the military pharmacy back home. She was able to get me a whole bottle of them. I have to admit I took them when I didn’t really need to, and probably took more than I should have.

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Re: Cheryl (# 3) Expand Referenced Message

Yes! Nothing like it. I took Edrisal throughout my teen yrs through college. My menstrual cramps were horrific and debilitating. It was the only med that took the pain away.
When my youngest daughter started to have debilitating cramps too, I got her on the pill. Edrisal was not available, now I know why, and I did not want my baby girl to suffer.

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Re: Kathi (# 11) Expand Referenced Message

You can Google it. I read it but can't recall. Apparently there was a connection with kidney problems.

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Re: Carolyn (# 7) Expand Referenced Message

Hmmmm, memory problems while taking it or in my current status, senior.

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