| Key to ratings for excedrin (migraine): 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine. |
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| 5 | Migraine | No side effects | Excedrin works for me. I have tried Tylenol but it does nothing. I have to take like 3 Excedrin then go lye down. Then take maybe 2 more like 3 hours later. I have had Migraines since like 24 or so and have been to hospital for it. | M | 43 | 1 days 3 pills 2X D | 8/30/2010 | 5 | neck pain w/headache | Makes me sleepy after a few hours of taking 1. Stomach hurts if I don't take milk/food with it. | I only take 1 at a time with food. If that doesn't cure neck pain/headache, I will take another one a few hours later. Later after taking one, I will notice that my stomach is acting funny, and then I will remember I took an excedrin. I don't have any other problems except for being very tired and yawning alot. | F | 48 | 1 tablet 2X D | 8/23/2010 | 5 | Migraines | None. | I LOVE Excedrin Migraine. I have been taking it for 8 years for migraines that include intense pain around my right eye (usually), nausea, light sensitivity, and noise sensitivity among other annoyances. Excedrin works great. I would HIGHLY recommend it. | M | 27 | 8 years 1X D | 8/22/2010 | 5 | Migraine and back ache | None | F | 52 | 2 days 2X D | 8/22/2010 | 5 | Migraine | None | Back on Jul 22, I wrote that excedrin migraine contains ibuprofin but it does not. It contains aspirin and acetomenophine. But that doesn't change the fact that you should eat or drink when taking it to keep your stomach calm (aspirin sometimes upsets folks' bellies). Thanks! | F | 42 | 8 years 1 pill 1X D | 8/4/2010 | 5 | jittery, weak, cramps, sweating | It worked very well on me. I eat and most of the time drink berries juices before I take Excedrin Migraine and no stomach pains and diarrhea. Try it! | M | 53 | 10 years 250/250/65 2X AN | 7/27/2010 | 5 | Migraine | None | This stuff does the trick for me and usually in 1 pill. If I take 2 pills, I can get fuzzy but that's because of all the caffeine. Have been using this drug for 8 years. I feel like a walking excedrin commercial because I recommend the stuff to others. Because it contains ibuprofin (which is what motrin has), you need to eat when you take it (or drink some milk) as ibuprofin can cause ulcers and stuff like that. Don't take more than the recommended amount (2 pills in 24 hours) unless your doctor tells you to. | F | 42 | 8 years 1 pill 1X D | 7/22/2010 | 4 | Onset of Migraine | I use Excedrin Migraine sometimes instead of my Treximet at work (Rx stuff works great, but makes me fall asleep and have limp muscles). Excedrin works well in stopping the onset of a migraine, but I get horrible stomach pains and hours of diarrhea. If you are sensitive to caffeine, only take one pill w/ food to avoid jitters and dizziness. I think the stomach burning and diarrhea are unavoidable for me. | F | 25 | 1 days 1 pill 1X D | 7/22/2010 | 3 | Some dizziness and shortness of breath, like a mild anxiety attack | Thought we'd try this for headache for 18 year old son before it became a migraine, although it helped the pain the side effects were a little distressing to him, so we will stick to ibuprofen for moderate headaches | M | 18 | 1 days 2 gel caps 1X D | 7/16/2010 | 3 | Migraine | It gets rid of my migranes most of the time. Often I have stomach pains as well. Tonight/morning I am having anxiety and I can not sleep thats how I found this site. This is not the first time either. I am just figuring it all out now that I think back to the trend of sleepless nights over the last six months or so. | F | 35 | 2 years 500mg 1X D | 7/16/2010 | 4 | migraines | anxiety attack an shortness of breath | it worked on my migraine but it gave me a sudden shortness of breath i felt anxious and that got me scared that is why i look up info on this drug because i felt scared as i have taken this before and never felt this way yet. | M | 26 | 1 years 1X AN | 7/10/2010 | 3 | Headache/Migraine behind eye | Anxious, shaky, weak, jittery, lightheaded. | I used to take this as a teen to get rid of my frequent headaches, and it worked like a charm. But the last few times I've taken it since I turned 20 (including today), it has taken the headache away, but left me with this scary shaky, weak, anxious feeling. Like a panic attack! Very scary when you're home alone. Yes, the headache is gone but I feel like I might pass out any second. I have NOOO idea why it's only happening now; never had a problem with it before. I do drink soda and occasionally energy drinks, and don't notice any reaction to the caffeine then...so why is this happening? Took it on a semi-empty stomach, then ate lunch and drank lots of water. Still shaking. | F | 25 | 1 days 1 1X D | 7/1/2010 | 1 | severe headache | terrible burning pain in stomach, anxiety, vomiting | i only took one dose of this and it did work on my headache, but the stomach pain is WAY worse than the headache was...i hope this stops soon! | F | 40 | 1 times 2 gelcaps 1X D | 6/25/2010 | 4 | Migraine | Burning pain in stomach. | I take 2 pills with food and water--- and follow up with 2 more in 6 hours if necessary. Usually improves head ache, sometimes gets rid of it. For the past year I have sometimes awakened in the night with severe burning pain in stomach. Sometimes it passes in a few hours other times it has continued with varying severity for weeks. I wonder if the formulation of the drug has changed. Pain so intense I have to stop taking it. I'm afraid if I keep taking it I will permanently damage my stomach. | F | 60 | 10 years 1X D | 6/18/2010 | 3 | headache | TERRIBLE STOMACH ACHES THAT LAST ABOUT 7 TO 10 DAYS AFTER TAKING ONLY 2 GELTABS...HAVE BEEN TAKING THIS FOR A YEAR AND A HALF FOR HEADACHES MAYBE ONCE EVERY THREE MONTHS & NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM UNTIL RECENTLY. I THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE I PURCHASED A NEW BOTTLE (THIS IS MY 3RD & LAST BOTTLE)!!! | USED TO LOVE THE FACT THAT IT TAKES MY MIGRAINES AWAY ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER INGESTING...BUT THE STOMACH PAIN SUPERCEEDS THE HEADACHE...SO HAVE TO GO BACK TO IBUPROFEN FOR HEADACHES. | F | 38 | 1.5 years 1X AN | 6/7/2010 | 2 | SEVERE MIGRAINES & HEADACHES | HAVE SEVERVE HEARTBURN. CAN'T TAKE AT NIGHT BECAUSE IT CONTAINS 65 MG. OF CAFFEINE,EQUAL TO A CUP OF COFFEE. | I HAVE *SEVERE* MIGRAINES, AND TAKE MEDICINE (INJECTIONS)FROM A NEUROLOGIST.(AND 100-200 MG SUMATRIPTAN TABLETS and TOPAMAX. IT IS CONFUSING TO THE PUBLIC, FAMILY AND FRIENDS, THAT SOME PEOPLE TAKE EXCEDRINE MIGRAINE MEDS AND GO BACK TO WORK, AND THEN WONDER WHY OTHERS ARE BEDRIDDEN AND ON DISABILITY FROM MY KIND OF *MIGRAINES*. EXCEDRINE M. WORKS FOR ME WHEN I HAVE A "BAD" HEADACHE, BUT NEVER A MIGRAINE. Read the insert on label (migraines since 1985) ~GOOD HEALTH TO ALL~ | F | 57 | 1 years 250MG 2X D | 6/3/2010 | 5 | Migraine Headace | No side effects related to Excedrin. | I have been getting severe migraine headaches since I was about 9. My mother also gets them and she uses Excedrin so I started to try it out after I got a little older. As long as I eat beforehand and can close my eyes and remain still, I don't think I have ever had this drug fail to relieve the headache. People complaining about nausea: You must remember to eat beforehand or immediately after ingestion of the medicine. I did forget to do that once and suffered intense stomach pain. The shakes and panic attacks that people are reporting are also likely due to caffeine intake and dehydration due to cold sweating and anxiety. For me, any mild side effect would be worth it in light of the immense relief that Excedrin provides from chronic migraines. | M | 22 | 13 years 2 Xtra Str 1X D | 6/2/2010 | 5 | migrain | none | F | 50 | 12 years 2X W | 5/26/2010 | 2 | migraine | I started with heart palpations, shakey feeling and then the worst cramping and diahrea ever.... | F | 37 | 1 days 2 tabs 1X D | 5/26/2010 | 5 | Bad headache | No side effects. Caffeine doesn't bug me to much unless I have it in non-diet soda (I have type I diabetes). I'll get stomach pains sometimes; but only if I don't drink a glass or two of water. Otherwise I'm good. | You need to eat before taking this. I eat a sandwich; usually with just peanut butter on it, on wheat bread. I take one pill, and if needed... I'll take the 2nd one later on if the first one didn't work. But most of the time, the first one will take care of it for me. I'm a small person (5'3" 115 lb) so two pills is kinda overkill in one dose. Just remember to drink lots and lots of water, with something to eat beforehand :) that's the key. | F | 21 | 2 years 1 pill 2X D | 5/25/2010 | 5 | severe headaches | If I use it too much I become immune to it. that is VERY rare. | hope it is always available, NOTHING else works | F | 57 | 20 years 65 mg 1X D | 5/1/2010 | 1 | for a headache | Extreme burning sensation in my stomach its horrible and I will not take this drug again I would rather take advil and have a dual headache than have burning in my stomach I feel like my stomach is cooking!!blahhhhh | Would not recommend horrible burning in stomach jittery dizzy will not take. Again for sure not worth it! | F | 28 | 1 days 3 1X D | 5/1/2010 | 1 | Migraine | I might also add that my migraine lasted for several more hours after taking the Excedrin. Ibuprofen releases the pain within 20-30 minutes and no side effects. | F | 39 | 1 days 1X D | 5/1/2010 History | 4 | migraines | I do get the shakes and sometimes feel like my heart is about to pop out of my chest. It also makes me feel spacey sometimes,and like I'm going to bounce off the walls.Other than that 9 times out of 10, it gets rid of my migraine. | I've been getting migraines since my teens and sometimes they're really bad. One time I had to lay in complete darkness because lights made it worse. I felt like I was going to die that day.I drink a lot of water when I take Excedrin (at least 24 ounces)which seems to help get rid of my migraines faster. I do agree that it is important to eat before you take them and not to take more than 2 within a 24hr period. I believe the reason I feel better fast is because of my water intake. I do agree that sometimes taking one will work, you can always take the other one if one doesn't help. | F | 30 | 2 years 250mg 1X D | 4/30/2010 | 5 | Migraine | None | I've been getting migraines since i was 5. When I was younger, my migraines led to vomiting and the only thing i could do was sleep it off. Latley however, the migraines have caused less pain (the down side is they're more frequent). Excedrin is great, but i get the same results from advil and aleve. From the other comments though, it seems best if taken only as needed rather than everyday as it is habit-forming. | F | 15 | 3 months 2X AN | 4/17/2010 | 5 | Migraine | The only side effect that I experience is stomach pain/ discomfort. | I experience severe migraines in the morning, after taking 2 Pills of Excedrin Migraine the pain literally disappeared. If you know what kind of headaches I'm talking about I strongly suggest this product. | M | 18 | 2 days 2 Pills 1X D | 4/12/2010 | 5 | Migraine | This medicine has been a life saver. I get excrutiating migraines and this is the ONLY thing that works. I take one at first and if that doesn't help - I take two. Almost ALWAYS works with one. YOU ARE ONLY SUPPOSED TO TAKE 2 IN 24 HOURS so those of you here taking more and getting shakes/sickness - this is why! You HAVE to take it with crackers or bread. If I take on an empty stomach, it does cause nausea/vomiting. This is elimanated if taken with crackers/bread. | I strongly favor the medicine. Without it, I have crippling pain and nausea/vomitting. If you are worried about shakes - don't take it with caffeine and take ONE at first. If you have stomach issues - take with crackers/bread as with other pain medicine. | F | 34 | 1 years 250/250/65 1X D | 4/2/2010 | 1 | For headache | I took Excedrin Extra Strength (same as Migrane) for a headache and developed the worst stomach pain, nausea and diarrhea I have ever had, as well as shaking and dizziness. I spent the night on the bathroom floor and felt like I was dying. It was awful. I just hope the drug didn't do any permanent damage, because every time I eat now (and it's been 10 days since the episode), my stomach hurts for a little while. | M | 35 | 2 days 2 caplets 1X D | 4/1/2010 | 2 | to treat a minor headache | i will take excedrin every now and then when i have a headache. The last 2 times have resulted in panic attacks. One was on an airplane, and was one of the worst experiences of my life. The second one, last night was what led me to tie the panic attacks to using Excedrin. Both times it was taken at night, side effects include nausea, high blood pressure, rapid heart rate, sweating, loss of pigmentation in my face, tingling & numbness in my hands and arms, dizziness. Both times i felt that i was on the edge of vomiting and passing out. The first time, i thought i was dying, and i was on a red-eye across the country, with 3 hours left. Not a great place to have one. | It killed my headache in both cases. Now knowing this, i will no longer use Excedrin. They might want to put a warning for the panic attack on the label and recommend that you don't take it again if that occurs. I really had no idea it was caused by Excedrin until my doctor told me about all the caffeine in the drug. | M | 28 | 1 days 200MG 1X D | 3/30/2010 | 2 | Headache | Nausea, Diarrhea | Thought this was a miracle drug. At first it worked like a charm; no side effects. Now, whenever I take it as directed, I feel like garbage. Sure, it kills my headache but it also kills my stomach. At first I didn't know why I was feeling this way. Thought it had something to do with the headaches, but now I see it's the Excederin. The drug had me thinking I had Reye's Syndrome. I'd rather be irritable with a headache than feel like I'm gonna die. Never taking it again. | M | 25 | 4 months x2 6X M | 3/24/2010 | 3 | migraines | After taking this med for 2 years with good results, I now am getting severe bouts of diarrhea every time I take this med. I am very disappointed because I felt this was something I could rely on. | F | 42 | 2 years 300mg 2X D | 3/23/2010 | 5 | I get migrianes alot | I have tried alot of things for migrianes,but this is the only thing that works. I will not take anything else.you do need to take them at the right time,at the onset of a migaine. | F | 52 | 250 mg 2X W | 3/22/2010 | 1 | Migraine | I am 18 years old. Well i took this just before going to bed on am empty stomach at 1 am and it did get rid of my headache, but now im up at 6 am with terrible stomach pain and discomfort. It caused me to have a panic attack, i am not happy, should have taken Ibeprofen | Should have taken Ibeprofen like normal, now im suffering the consequences. | M | 18 | 1 days 1X D | 3/21/2010 | 5 | Migraine | No side affects. I took meds as directed. I ate something light before I took the med. Only one time I felt shaky, nauseous after I had a cup of coffee because I was cold. I had the coffee after I took the med. | I have always had migraines as a child. I have been given prescription pills that made feel queasy. I prefer to take Excedrin Migraine when necessary. I have been using Excedrin Migraine over 5 yrs. | F | 41 | 30mg 1X D | 3/17/2010 | 5 | Migraine headache | None | (continued) Also, for migraines specifically, finding a product that truly gets rid of them can be very difficult for many people. It's trial and error. If one product doesn't work, you try another until you hopefully find one that does the trick. So a product not getting rid of your migraines is one thing, but having painful or uncomfortable side effects is another. Follow the directions and you most likely will never have the bad side effects. Whether it works to get rid of your migraine is a coin toss, but at least you won't have the bad side effects in most cases. I hope this helped. Good luck to all migraine sufferers. I know how awful they are. END | M | 45 | 1 days Two 30 mg 1X D | 2/22/2010 | 3 | EXCEDRIN (MIGRAINE) | I took two pills as suggested on the back of the bottle, my headache went away almost immediately, which is amazing. I get ocular migraines and usually end up in bed all day, since finding this medication my recovery time and the time that my headaches last for is WAY down. I have had this response on multiple occasions so I am very satisfied, however last time I forgot to eat so I took it on an empty stomach BAD IDEA. I had two tests in the morning where I could barely hold my pencil still, I felt weak and was in soooo much pain. I love this drug but if you are gonna take the combo of caffeine and aspirin make sure you EAT. | EAT | F | 18 | 1 days 500 mg 2X D | 2/22/2010 | 5 | Migraine headaches | None | (continued) The directions match that one usage and this is the reason the FDA approved the product. So if you have migraines and want to buy Extra Strength Excedrin, instead of Excedrin Migraine, that's totally fine, but be sure to follow the Excedrin Migraine directions! If you're taking the product for migraines and you take more than 2 pills in 24 hours, you can definitely except to experience the bad side effects that many people have talked about on this site! And keep in mind that although you should NEVER take more than 2 pills in 24 hours (if your using it for migraines), that doesn't mean you can't take just 1 pill in 24 hours. For some people, just 1 pill will get rid of your migraine. If 1 pill isn't working for you, then you can always take another one during each 24 hours. So less is fine, but more is a huge mistake. I hope I've made my point. Review sites in general tend to attract people who have bad things to say about a product. People who have a good experience with a product are much less likely to post their comments on a site like this. Why? Because angry people want to vent. This is not to say that some people who complain are insincere or haven't followed the directions of the product. There are always going to be people who a product just doesn't work for. But most people who properly follow the directions will not have bad results. (continued in next post) | M | 45 | 1 days Two 30 mg 1X D | 2/21/2010 | 5 | migraine headache | None | Like all medications I've ever taken, I followed the directions exactly ("take 2 caplets with a glass of water") and the product worked great, with no side effects. With regard to those complaining that the product was ineffective or gave you bad side effects, PLEASE read the following. Although Excedrin Migraine and Excedrin Extra Strength are the exact same product, it is vitally important to follow the Excedrin Migraine directions if you are taking the pills for a migraine, NOT the directions for Extra Strength Excedrin! Here's why. Many people have incorrectly assumed that because the two products are exactly the same, which they indeed are, that the directions are also the same. THIS IS COMPLETELY FALSE. The reason that there is a separate product solely for migraines, and the FDA approved it solely for migraine use only, is because the amount you take for migraines is completely different than for general pain relief, including "regular" headaches. The reason Excedrin Migraine instructs you to take only 2 pills in 24 hours (vs 8 pills in 24 hours for Extra Strength Excedrin) is because taking more than 2 pills in 24 hours (for a migraine) is likely to cause rebound migraines for many people. In other words, taking more pills than the directions tell you to will make your migraine problem worse! You will note on the Excedrin Migraine package that the ONLY use for the product is "treats migraines." Think about that! (continued in next post) | M | 45 | 1 days Two 30 mg 1X D | 2/21/2010 | 4 | Migraine headache | I had some anxiety/jitters for about 45 minutes after taking the pill, but I don't handle caffeine well, so this same thing will also happen after a cup of coffee or sugary/caffeinated drink. I felt MUCH better within the hour and my headache was dulled. | The dosage calls for 2 pills in a 24 hour period, but I don't handle caffeine well so I only took 1 pill even though my headache was brutal. I was anxious and jittery for about 45 minutes. But after that, I felt much better after a day of excruciating migraine pain. I also took the same dosage of this medicine a few months back and had pretty much the same experience. I would recommend only taking one pill even for a bad migraine. This is very strong stuff and one pill will get the job done. I should also mention that I am NOT on any other medications, and rarely take aspirin, so I might have less of an immunity than those who frequently take aspirin. | F | 25 | 1 days 1 pill 1X D | 2/19/2010 | 1 | Headache | I took this yesterday around 8pm for a bad headache. After, I started getting a bad stomach ache, cramps. It continued the entire night. I just felt like curling up in a ball. I felt like throwing up. The next morning, I still had those symptoms. I would gag but nothing would come out. My stomach hurts so much. I feel nervous, dizzy, and i feel like crying- thats how bad it is. After reading these reviews, I know it is from the Excedrin. | I am never taking Excedrin again! | F | 26 | 1 days 2 1X D | 2/9/2010 | 1 | Migraine and Headache | After taking it on an empty stomach I felt so sick as if all my systems were going haywire. My wife had to take me to the E.R. After the ER nurse took my vital signs, the staff rushed me in and hooked me up to an EKG. My blood pressure and heart rate was alarmingly high to the point the Doctors kept asking me if I was on any illegal drugs. I don't take drugs, smoke or even drink alcohol. They gave me fluids through an IV and released me about 2 hours later when heart rate and blood pressure came down. After running many test and blood work (all OK) they couldn't determine the cause. They said maybe stress or anxiety. For months after this, I have had very rapid heart rate and lots of anxiety (panic attacks) before realizing the trigger was this medicine. I believe this is real danger. | Don't take it! | M | 43 | 1 years | 2/2/2010 | 3 | Migraines | Not sure if it's from the exedrin but increased anxiety, heartburn, acid reflux, stomache issues. | I have been taking excedrin EVERy day for about two years now for migraines. Some months I olny haave to take 2-4 a day, and others 4-8. About 5 months after I started, I started to have BAD BAD BAD stomach pains, a burning in my right side, issues with IBS, and bad cramping in my stomach. I have had tests done, ultra sounds and a colonoscopy and they can;t figure out whats wrong, but I never mentioned the excedrin I was taking. I have a headache EVERY day and have felt totally spacey and detached from life since I started taking this. I;m wondering now after reading these reviews if it is from the exedrin... any input? | F | 23 | 2 years | 1/25/2010 | 1 | headache | i feel so neauseated, and my stomache hurts, i felt like i was going to pass out and i had a panic attack. i don't tolerate caffeine at all and i didn't know it had that much in it. i am relieved to know now that something wasn't seriously wrong with me and that it was just the excedrine. i thought i was going to need heart surgery from the palpitations. i have never taken it before and i NEVER will again. | don't ever take it. it is not worth it at all. i might not havea headache but i felt like i was going to die... | F | 20 | 1 days | 1/14/2010 | 1 | Excedrin (Migraine) | Diarrhea, heavy heart beat, nausea | Took for a migraine, it took that away pretty quickly. Though hours and hours of diarrhea quickly followed along with my heart beating fast. Lost a lot of weight after a day of the side effects. Would not take again | M | 19 | 1 days | 1/12/2010 | 1 | Bad Migraines | Panic attack and ridiculously increased heartbeat | Killed the migraine, but not worth the side effects | F | 42 | 2 days | 1/6/2010 | 4 | daily headaches | None, worked great to get rid of headaches. Addictive. I rated it a 4 because it works, but it is not something that you should take everyday. I haven't taken it in almost a year. | I was addicted to Excedrin for 11 years. At first I thought it was a great thing because it got rid of my daily headaches. But then I started noticing that when I woke up I had even stonger headaches. So sometimes I was taking more than I should have. I tooke 2 pills ever morning. From that time I have probably taken around 11,000 pills. That's about $4,500 spent for excedrin by myself alone. I finally broke my addiction and life is great! It's not worth your migraines. Drink more water, or go to the doctor like I should have. Acetaminophen also destroys your liver when used wrongly, who knows how screwed my liver is... | M | 19 | 11 years | 12/30/2009 | 4 | tension headache | tingling sensation in ring finger and pinky, bad lower abdominal cramps, can't sleep | Excedrin usually makes wonders on my tension headache (due to neck pain), though I sure don't take it at night because I'm sure I won't be sleeping due to the caffeine. I only take it on occasion, maybe once or twice a month. But this time, for the first time, I am having some tingling sensation in my ring finger and my pinky and I am having some terrible lower cramps. I have my period so I wonder if the combinaison just didn't quite work for me. Though it is supposed to relieve menstrual cramps (which I never have), it seems like it caused their appearance this time. | F | 37 | 5 years | 12/23/2009 | 2 | Serve Migraines | Stomach pains- compared to not eating for a few days. | I'm am desperately on the hunt to find what is causing the wrenched stomach pains, that I experience when taking this OTC. It gets bad enough, where it will wake me up out of a deep sleep - just so I can eat something and continue to sleep. Well, most of the time. 2pills is the max - I've ever taken. Since I don't have health care insurance anymore (military vet), I wanted to stop taking my prescription drugs and start taking OTC meds. Looks like Tension Headache may not be the way to go. People complaining of dizziness, and confusion. That's a symptom of the migraine. NOT the medication. Trust me, if you have been diagnosed with migraines - or you are aware from experience. You know a migraine can put you in bed; out of work, school, job whatever. | F | 22 | 2 months | 12/16/2009 | 5 | migraine | sleepy then hyper then angry | I don't know why, but I always get these symptoms in order like that. I'll be fine for a while then suddenly im so drained. A few minutes later I'm bouncing off the wall, and then I get very snappy and have a short bout of temper. After that though it goes away and I'm left feeling fine. | F | 21 | | 12/15/2009 | 5 | Headaches | None | I've never had a problem withg caffine and I don't get any of the side effects people keep listing. Excedrin does not have that much caffine in it. I have been having migraines since I was a kid. Mine are usually caused by certain food alergies. If you are looking to "cure" your own headaches, I would also recommend looking into something called "trigger point therapy." It's something you can do yourself, and it helps when the neck tenses up during headaches, which may keep you from buying a lot of expensive meds. Should be able to google it, if interested. Excedrin usually works great for me though. | M | 26 | 3 years | 11/18/2009 | 5 | Migraine | I get VERY jittery every time I take it, even on a full stomach. I also have a hard time concentrating. | I take 1 25mg Nortriptyline every night before bed. I've been on that for over 5 years and I still get the occasional migraine, so that's when I pop the Excedrin migraine. I am wondering though if there are any long term lasting side effects to Excedrin Migraine or Nortriptyline, so if anyone has any info on that please let me know. | F | 32 | 10 years | 11/15/2009 | 3 | headaches | anxiety,shaky,anxious,numb,nauseated | F | 28 | 3 days | 11/15/2009 | 5 | Migraine headaches | No side effects. | I have been getting migraines 27 years and I was taking Fiorinal with codeine with much success, but my doctor wanted to put me on something else because he said that Fiorinal may become addictive. I didn't want to try another drug since this one worked and I had no side effects. That's when I decided to try Excedrin for Migraine and I am so glad I did. Excedrin Migraine gets rid of my migraine within an hour and without any side effects or a doctors prescription. | F | 62 | 6 years | 11/14/2009 | 5 | Migraine. | Good example:: I'm sitting in class right now. I can't focus or sit still. I'm very hyper. I'm anxious. I just had to go to the nurse to get animal crackers to last me a hour till I go to lunch so I can eat a whole lot to ease my stomach ache caused by the medicine. | My whole family suffers from migraines. Both sisters, dad, grandpa, my uncles and aunt. It's simply genetic. A total burden. I got my first migraine in the 2nd grade. I am now 15, they keep getting worse. I get headaches every single day now, and a migraine about once a week. I hate the side effects but it's worth not living my life in a dark room. | F | 15 | 9 years | 11/12/2009 | 5 | 3 day migraine/sinus/neck pain | sleepy, very relaxed feeling no pain in neck, but a little stiff | after 3 days of suffering-this is great! Wish I would have taken it as soon as it started. At first I was wondering if it was going to work for me, because it did take about an hour and a half to work. | F | 57 | 1 days | 11/1/2009 | 5 | Migraine | When not taken with lots of water, burning belly & diarreah. Water is key. | Huge, swift RELIEF. It's the ONLY thing that takes the edge off raging hormone migranes. I take ONE at the first hint of a headache and it's most effective. Two turns me into a jittery motor mouth, but I'll go there if it's warranted. | F | 53 | 10 years | 10/27/2009 | 3 | Migraine (with aura) | I have had migraines with auras since I was 13. Was prescribed Immitrex for a while, but after two migraines it completely stopped helping. While Excedrin Migraine does not make me feel 100% better, it takes away enough pain that I can try to sleep (with some ice on my head) away the pain. I also get nausea and vomiting no matter what medicine I try, because those are migraine side effects. I have a feeling most people on here who report nausea as a side effect are actually just experiencing a symptom of migraines instead of a response to the medication. While it's definetly no miracle drug, it's the best I've tried. | F | 20 | 2 years | 10/22/2009 | 1 | Headache | Dizzy, hyperventilating, nausea, dry mouth, poor vision, panic attack, increased heart rate, sky rocketed blood pressure. | I am too young to be having a panic attack. I took two Excedrin (migraines) because I had a splitting headache. I thought two would be sufficient. I never drink caffeine, well never meaning infrequently. If I am tired I might have a glass or two of Mr. Pibb to wake me up but I seldomly drink energy drinks and I do NOT drink coffee. Apparently the two pills were too much and after thinking I was dying, an EKG, getting blood drawn, a BP of 155/100 an HOUR after a panic attack, the doctor diagnosed me with heart palpitations from the meds. I am now having to wear a heart monitor around for 24 hours to make sure that I am in good health. Thank you excedrin! | F | 22 | 1 days | 10/2/2009 | 4 | MIGRAINE | i can hardly breathe, my breathing became shallow and i have to take a deep breath for me to breathe normally... my heart palpitates; feeling nervous and anxious... | I'm just 16 and I started taking it when I was 14. Before, I only take paracetamols, but as I grew older paracetamols became insufficient for my body-migraine, so I have to take excedrin..These past few weeks my migraine attacks very often, and I have to take it EVERYDAY so I would be able to do my activities. But every night or even when I'm relaxed, I could feel anxiety, shallow breathing and palpitation of heart... I'm not 100% sure if these given experiences of mine are REALLY side effects of excedrin... | F | 16 | 3 years | 9/30/2009 | 4 | Migraines | Sleep disturbances but very rarely | I have been waking up with headaches for many years but over the past 4 they have gotten worse. If I don't treat them immediately, it turns into a migraine (sometimes within minutes). I had been taking imitrex way too much. I started drinking Chai before bed and noticed the decrease of headaches. I wasn't sure if it was the spices or the caffiene. I gave up the Chai and the headached returned. For dietary reasons, I didn't go back to Chai, I started taking one Excedrin Migraine before bed. I have only had 1 headache over the past 6 weeks. No problems with stomach upset and only rarely as sleepless night which could be attributed to stress. | F | 52 | 60 days | 9/25/2009 | 3 | MIGRAINES EVERY DAY | LONG TERM USE, REBOUND HEADACHES, THIS MEDICINE DESTROYS YOUR STOMACH IF ABUSED!!!!!!!!! | I AM 19 AND I HAVE BEEN TAKING THIS MEDICINE EVERY SINGLE DAY (2 PER DAY) FOR A LITTLE OVER 5 YEARS. JUST THIS PAST YEAR I HAVE REALIZED THAT IF YOU DO THIS IT WILL CAUSE ULCERS! I ALSO HAD TO HAVE MY GALLBLADDER REMOVED, IDK IF THE EXCERIN HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT OR NOT, BUT NOW MY STOMACH ALWAYS HURTS! EXCEDRIN CAUSES ADDICTION AND REBOUND HEADACHES! DON'T TAKE IT, IT'S NOT WORTH IT!!!!!! IF ANYONE HAS ADVICE ON HOW TO STOP TAKING THIS MED. IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!! THANK YOU! | F | 19 | 5 years | 8/31/2009 | 1 | migrane | sweating, confusion, euphoria, dizziness, nausea. | I took excedrin for the first time in my life and it was the worst feeling ever. It got rid of my migrane but i can still feel the side effects, it has been a few days and i still feel dizzy and confused at times. | F | 30 | 1 days | 8/31/2009 | 3 | Migraines | Sometimes jitteriness if on an empty stomach. Nothing worse. | At first, it worked completely and would quickly cure any headache or migraine. Then I started taking at any slight sign of a headache, to avoid the unexpected migraines. As time went on it started working less and less. Right now I've had a about level 7 headache, almost migraine, for about 19 hours and took two Excedrin Migraine capsules about 9 hours ago, with 0 relief still. After reading here I realize that it is just a normal acetaminophen product with some caffeine. I am making a doctor's appt to approach my migraine problem with a more migraine-worthy medicine. | F | 19 | 6 months | 8/26/2009 | 2 | Monthly Migraines | Very shaky nerves, nausea | I still had a migraine after the dose. Didn't work for me. I had to lay in bed without moving for it to ease up at the slightest amount. Seems to work for many other people though. | F | 19 | 4 times | 8/23/2009 | 5 | Migraine Headache | It is extremely effective on my headaches and gives me energy. I feel great after taking it. I sometimes get an upset stomach after taking it and sometimes don't. I always take it with a very large meal. | If it were not for the small possibility of the stomach upset, I could totally cancel my Sumatriptan prescription. I only take the Sumatriptan if I get a headache at work to be sure my stomach won't get upset but Excedrin is great if I am at home in case I get the stomach upset. | F | 46 | 24 years | 7/22/2009 | 4 | I've been having migraines weeks | Breaking out in rashes, very hyper, having trouble focusing. | It took away the migraine. But the side effects are killing me cant stop itching and very hyper......................is this normal, some one please let me know email me at msareial@gmail.com | F | 22 | 1 days | 7/22/2009 | 5 | Headache | None yet | I'm slightly worried. I took two pills although i have been told to take one, two is always more effective, But after about a 20 minutes i got impatient and took two more. Just to check and make sure i'd be alright i read the bottle. Which said if your an adult take only 2 every 24 hours. I'm not even an adult.. | F | 14 | | 7/1/2009 | 3 | headaches | I am so glad that I found this website. I am feeling a lot of side effects from this medication and was starting to get worried because I didn't know what it was from. My side effects are shakiness, nervousness/anxiety, lower abdominal cramps, stomach aches, rapid heartbeat, and heartburn. | This medication works great on my headaches. It takes my headache away and I don't get it back all day long. However, the side effect are too much and I am going to try and find an alternate medication to combat these headaches. | F | 23 | 5 days | 7/1/2009 | 5 | Headaches/migraines | Being jittery, anxious | BEST headache medicine ever. This is the only drug that helps my headaches. Also, the caffeine in it gives me an extra energy boost. | F | 26 | 4 years | 6/24/2009 | 1 | Migraines | Nausea and vomitting, stomach upset, jittery and shakes, alertness. | I had horrible migraines for 3 yrs and everytime I would take the excederin it helped them go away but this seriously rots your stomach. Often migraines are an underlying problem undiagnosed mine was my gallbladder. Sinuses often play a part too. I will never use excedrin again and my doctor agrees. | F | 26 | 365 days | 6/24/2009 | 4 | Migraine Headache | chest and back pain, hungry, gittery | Excedrin is the only thing that works for my headaches. It usually gets rid of the headache in one dose. But when it starts wearing off, the side effects kick in. It must be a caffine withdrawl, I guess. But about 6-8 hours after taking the dose, I get chest pains and upper back pains that last about 8 hours. Better than the headache, but disturbing just the same. | F | 38 | 5 years | 6/3/2009 | 5 | Headaches and Cramps | Relief | If taken like the label says, there should be no problems. If you have to take more than 2 tablets a day, you're not doing what the instructions say. The headache should get better, so talk to your doctor before taking more. Those of you that take it on an empty stomach...no comment. It works fine for me because I follow the directions on the label. | F | 20 | 1 days | 5/26/2009 | 3 | Migraine - was not positionable | Nausea, gas, hunger, nervousness, chills, shakes, restlessness, sleepiness yet alertness at the same time. | It takes the headache away and replaces it with a massive stomach ache. I am highly sensitive to caffeine so I usually take half of a dose(1 pill). Acetemenophin usually gives me gas anyways, whichever pain killer it is. If my migraine is really bad and doesn't go away for more than an hour, I take 2. I'm also only 108 and in my 20's. TAKE WITH FOOD!!! | F | 22 | 4 years | 5/25/2009 | 1 | Migraine | Several | I get severe migraines - I will never touch Excedrin again. I got extremely jittery, weak, shaky and dizzy. My blood pressure felt like it shot up, I had nausea, shallow breathing. And worst of all, I went through all that and it did nothing to relieve the migraine. I felt very close to having a panic attack. I didnt know that one pill has as much caffeine as one cup of coffee and I took 2 pills like the directions say. Took a few hours to really come down what I guess was an extreme caffeine rush - but not in a good way! That was this morning, now its late evening and I still dont quite feel 100%. Do yourself a favour. Take Maxalt - it is expensive but it actually works. | F | 31 | | 5/21/2009 | 4 | migraines | i have been getting migraines since i was about 6 or 7 and when i was a kid i would get a migrain for a couple of hrs.thow up then i would be fine..but as i got older they tended to get worse and last longer..and sometimes the excedrin helps..sometimes it doesnt | F | 25 | 8 years | 5/20/2009 | 4 | frequent migraines | I have had migraines (what my mother and grandmother called sick headaches) since I was a child. As I have gotten older, other over the counter pain killers are not working as effectively as this one. It kills the headache pain quickly so I can go to work, however I do experience some side effects such as shaking in my hands from the caffeine and a terrible stomachache. I am trying to find something that works as effectively, but without the stomach pain. | F | 42 | 5 years | 4/30/2009 | 5 | Migraine headache | My doctor prescribed Maxalt for me and it usually works after a second dose, but I'm very sleepy afterwards. Excedrine Migraine, takes the headache away in about 20 minutes with no drowsiness. It actually gives me energy to continue my day! | The only bad thing I have to say is that I always get a terrible burning in my upper stomach region when I take Excedrin Migraine. Even when I think I have eaten enough before I take it, it still burns like crazy! Usually it goes away after I drink milk, or have a milkshake(the coolness of the shake is the best!) I don't know what else to do and because Excedrine Migraine has never let me down I will continue to take it if I'm at work or something and I can't take a medication that will make me sleepy and lethargic. | F | 37 | 7 years | 4/26/2009 | 1 | Migraines | I thought i found the miracle drug over the counter for my migraines. It did truly works, instead of feeling sluggish i felt great and full of energy. Unfortunatly now after 2 ER visits i have found that i have burned a whole in my stomach. I have so much pain with anything i can eat or drink now. I felt this coming BUT my headaches are so bad that i couldn't stop taking this product. | Now I have it all, extreme head pain especially from the withdrawal of Excederine. Extreme pain of reflux and pain from IBS. I wish i knew how bad the withdrawal from this product would be. If I had of known that this would be this way, i would never have bought Excederine in the first place. It's a very addictive drug!!! PLEASE FOR YOUR OWN HEALTH GET OFF THIS PRODUCT IT WILL DISTROY YOUR STOMACH FOR LIFE, THE WITHDRAWAL I FEEL NOW IS SOOOOOOO NOT WORTH IT | F | 44 | 1 years | 4/22/2009 | 1 | True migraine syndrome | Garbage medicine. Not worth the money. No more effective than One Aspirin/One Tylenol/One cup of Coffee. | This is nothing more than 1 aspirin-1 Tylenol-1 cup of coffee. You people who are getting headache relief either are getting a placebo effect or do not have true migraine. There is nothingin Excedrin Migraine that chemically stops the vascular spasm associated with true migraine. The ads do not disclose that you can take the same ingrediants separately for about 1/4 the cost per dose. Madison Ave loves consumers that do not read labels. You should always read the ingredients of OTC meds and you will see the price is grossly inflated to cover their deceptive advertising. | M | 60 | | 4/3/2009 | 4 | Severe and chronic migraines | none, thank you god. they have helped better than the fiorocets, Tropamax or relplax. I was taking meds for seizures to control these horrible headaches. Lost time at work. anxious at home. Irritable because I coudn't do normal things with family. Always sick. i thank god first for this medicine and my friend from my heart, he knows who he is, for introducing me to them. | they even take away toothaches. They work in 15-20 minutes or less. Very fast acting and no side affects. And I suffer from IBS, acid reflux and diabitis. | F | 50 | | 3/20/2009 | 5 | Great med - cures pain within 20 m | none at all | F | 49 | 8 years | 2/20/2009 | 5 | migraine headaches | An ability to live a normal life again! | I have been getting migraine headaches for three years. My headaches were so severe that I would be stuck for hours or even days in bed in a darkened room. I had dizzyness, nausea, and extreme pain. I almost lost my job due to absences. Then a friend gave me some of these one day and they completely eliminated my symptoms. I went out and purchased store brand excedrin migraine - did not work. So I bought a big bottle of the real ones and take two whenever I start to get a headache. Even when a headache has already set in, it is gone within 20-30 minutes every time, with no rebound headache. I love this product. | F | 26 | 1 years | 2/17/2009 | 5 | fibromyalgia/migraines | If taking it for a migraine, I have to increase the amount over the usual for FM and can get a little dizzy from it, but it goes away within 30 minutes. Other than that, no side effects. | I take it every day for control of fibromyalgia - it reduces the pain nearly as well as any pain prescriptions I've tried (Lyrica and Tridural especially) and I'm able to still work as an office manager without the "high" side effects of prescribed painkillers. But, I have to take it in higher doses than the label suggests, so when I get a blackout migraine, I worry about how much I have to take - but it works. Migraines have never gotten to the blackout point since taking Excedrin, and are gone within 30 minutes of taking some after first seeing the light flashes. | F | 44 | 2 years | 2/14/2009 | 1 | chronic migraines/headaches | stomache ache,never had experienced a panic attack until i took this, felt numbness all over, shaky, racing heart | don't take it! | M | 25 | 6 months | 2/12/2009 | 5 | Migraine | Caffeine Jitters, sweating | I have been having migraines for about 5 years, including one that lasted 8 months. I tried various prescription medications, IV's, injections, and the only thing that did the trick was Excedrin Migraine. The caffeine gives me slight anxiety attacks and jitters, but as anyone who suffers extreme migraine pain knows, caffeine jitters are a far better alternative. I often get an upset stomach, but I believe its a side effect of the anxiety attack, not the medication. | F | 19 | 3 years | 2/5/2009 | 4 | Migraine | burning sensation in stomach, hungry feeling, can't sleep if taken in evening | I have taken different over counter Rx, none really helped; nor did prescription medication. Excedrin Migraine ALWAYS helps relieve pain. I usually take one tablet. Rarely do I need a second, but if need be it always gives relief. Rough on stomach. Must eat food with dosage. Migraines related to food preservatives. MSG and excitotropins are real killers. Learned about Excedrin from grandmother who took Excedrin for arthritis pain. She lived to 104 years. | F | 65 | 20 years | 2/4/2009 | 5 | migrane | none | The best medicine I've ever had for migranes!! I take 2 pills when the pain starts and it totally goes away. | F | 38 | 2 years | 1/28/2009 | 5 | Migraine | No side effects for me except absolute relief! | I've been getting these really bad headaches (sometimes nauseating) for the last couple of years. When I get one (not that often) it puts me down. Nothing ever seemed to help (aspirin or ibuprofin) so I just suffered with the pain. I don't know what triggers them but think it has to do with stress, sinuses, and/or caffeine or a mixture of the three. I'm not really sure. Anyway, I had a really bad one a few days ago and somehow made myself crawl to the drugstore to try something new as it was the worst ever (extremely nauseating). I knew there was an over-the-counter medication specifically formulated for migraines, EXCEDRIN (MIGRAINE), as I had seen it in the drugstore but never tried it. I'm skeptical when it comes to most over-the-counter medications, however, this headache was so bad & lengthy I figured I had to try something new. To my amazement after two (2) pills, a tiny sip of diet Coke, and a prayer in 10 minutes I felt a reduction in the pain beginning. I thought to myself | M | 52 | 1 days | 1/12/2009 | 4 | Chronic Migraines | None that I am completely aware of, however I have been diagnosed with IBS. After reading the other entries I guess my excedrin consumption COULD be aggravating the condition. | I got my first Migranie when i was 4 years old.I spent the majority of my childhood trying everything to avoid my triggers; bright light, over excitement, windy weather conditions, smells. etc. I continued to have severe migraines throughout my life well into my teen age years.I got headaches everyday and a full blown migraine about twice a month. I have tried several perscription meds., including imtrex which did nothing, zomig which helped a little but gave me incredible tightness in my chest and I always got a rebound headache that was worse then the original. I started taking excedrin in high school and then excedrin migraine as soon as it came out. Like most others, when taking it at the first sign of a headache, it dimishes or decreases the intensity enough that I can make it through my work day. Since I began taking excedrin migraine(about 15 years ago) I only get about 1 severe full blown migraine a year with vomittng, sensitivty to light and soumd, etc. However I do agree that | M | 31 | 15 years | 12/31/2008 | 3 | Migraine Headaches | I've taken Excedrin 4-5 times a week last month and I started having stomach aches, serios acid reflux and diarrhea. And in the past, I took 2 of these pills at a time without knowing how strong they were and I thought I was dying. I had dizziness all over my arms and hands and I had to leave work and go home and lay down. And I am one of those who does not drink coffee, so that's understandable. But the bad stomach aches and the diarrhea is scary! I stopped taking Excedrin and started using stomach and diarrhea medicine to cure myself. | This medicine works great with the headache but it has other scary side effects! Take it if you really have to. Do no take it on a regular basis if you don't want to have serious stomach aches and diarrhea! | F | 36 | 2 months | 12/26/2008 | 4 | Migraine | Numbness in ring and pinky fingers. Muscle weakness (to the point of not being able to pick up items, or walk up or down stairs). I generally drugged out feeling. | Usually makes my migraine go away, but I don't take this medication unless I know I will not have to drive, or do anything for 2 or 3 hours. Legs will be to weak to operate the gas and break in a car usually. | M | 24 | 2 years | 12/23/2008 | 1 | Classic migraine with prodrome | None | With a prodrome (very bad vision), I absolutely could not read the tiny type on the label. The directions should be much larger. | F | 53 | 1 days | 11/27/2008 | 4 | tension/migraine headaches | shakes, anxiety and panic, rapid heartbeat | the only over the counter thing that gets rid of serious headaches. it works! | M | 39 | 10 years | 11/20/2008 | 4 | Tension Headache | I'm pretty sensitive to caffeine so I felt sort of jittery and my heart rate went up a bit, but honestly it was no different than have a cup of coffee for me. I also made sure to eat before taking it, and drank lots of water ... so I didn't get an upset stomach like I've heard many people get. | I actually took Excedrin Tension Headaches because I couldn't find Excedrin Migraine at the drug store. From what I could read, the only different is that instead of containing aspirin it had twice the amount of acetaminophen. It definitely helped with the actual headache pain, but I still had a lot of pressure in my nose/eye area that didn't seem to go away. | F | 22 | 2 days | 11/17/2008 | 5 | Migraines | Floaty, stomach pain, gitters, heartburn, etc. | I've had migraines since I was four. This is the ONLY medication (including prescription) that has ever worked every time! I didn't find it until 1999, but I've loved it since then. I may take more than I should, and I may regret it later, but at the time, anything that works is a blessing. | M | 38 | 9 years | 11/12/2008 | 5 | daily headaches/migraines | Taking 2 pills is equivalent to drinking two cups of coffee and since I'm not a coffee drinker it makes me realllllyyyy hyper and loopy | Excedrin is the only thing that helps my headaches. I've tried plain tylenol, aleve, advil, and aspirin and nothing works. You just have to be careful that you don't become addicted. | F | 20 | 3 years | 11/11/2008 | 2 | Migrane | Excedrin destroyed my stomach !!! Constant acid reflux ¡!! Bad Mood ¡!! Bad breath ¡!! Mood swings ¡!! | I'm become a whole food plant base diet for 18 months and my migraines are gone, my headaches started to get disappeared since day 4, NO MORE EXCEDRIN FOR ME. | M | 52 | 15 years | 11/11/2008 | 5 | migraine | As a non coffee drinker, the caffeine side effects hit me pretty hard, shakey, a slight 'distancing' to the world, hyper but at the same time all I want to do it sit. Taken on an empty stomache the side effects can be pretty bad. | While every once in a while the side effects hit me pretty hard, even at their worst they are far better than the headaches they cover. The medice only really works perfectly if taken at the beginning of the migraine, however, even if taken too late to completely cut off the headache, the strange caffeine high I get at least puts a sort of buffer between me and the worst of the pain. This is by far the best over the counter medicine I've used. | F | 28 | | 11/10/2008 | 5 | headache | tinitus, stomach cramps (EAT WITH EACH DOSE), rebound headaches | I've been taking 8-12 extra strength excedrin (average 10/day) for 13 years. Also tried more than 30 prescription drugs that did not work for my headaches. | M | 56 | 13 years | 10/20/2008 | 4 | Migraine (Sinus) | No side effects. | I take it at the first HINT of a migraine coming on. Stop everything and take care of myself - don't put it off for a minute. Hmmm, is that a Migraine? Stop, take Excedrin. I don't take it regularly because my Migraines are intermittent, and attributable to a physical condition I have. But I have been carrying it with me in my purse and taking it when I need to for about 6 years now. Bad pain in right side of head/sinus/eyeball. Thought it was my sinuses, turned out after finally doing an MRI that it is a deviated septum (from a birth defect) touching slightly inflamed sinus. The Excedrin knocks the swelling down, the septum stops touching the sinus, and I can continue on with my day just fine. Life saver since I can stay at work now instead of having to push through or just give up and go home. I also drink extra water which helps. | F | 35 | 6 years | 10/7/2008 |
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