Promethazine is also used to prevent and treat motion sickness. Promethazine helps control symptoms, but will not treat the cause of the symptoms or speed recovery. Promethazine is in a class of medications called phenothiazines. It works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the body.
You should be avoiding caffeine during your period, since it can make you anxious and retain water, so kick that coffee addiction and replace it with tea. Different types of tea can help with different symptoms. For example, green tea can help with cramps, while peppermint tea can soothe an upset stomach.
Eating healthily is always better for you, but consuming more fruits and vegetables than normal can lighten your period and make it easier on you. 1  Green beans in particular have been shown to help lighten or stop your period.  Some women also find that sucking on a piece of lemon can temporarily stop their period.