EXCEDRIN (MIGRAINE) Reviews (ACETAMINOPHEN; ASPIRIN; CAFFEINE)Average Rating: 2.9 (500 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare EXCEDRIN (MIGRAINE) with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR EXCEDRIN (MIGRA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Migraine | None. People if you have stomach pain you are sensative to asprine. They make asprin free excedrine. | 21 | 1X day | 7/20/2011 | 4 | Migraine headaches | Before it went off the shelves I swore by this product, it worked every time where Prescription drugs didn't. I noticed no side effects. But since it came back it only comes in the oblong white pills - not the round green coated ones - and the stomach discomfort and nausea are awful. I replace the headache with another form of discomfort. I thought they went off the market because of some minor tainting in the production line . Now I question that. It took forever to come back and it seems they came back with a lesser product. I still use it but I prepare to stay in bed even when the headache is gone. Bummer. | It was a surefire magic pill before they pulled it. Now it's just an option if you really need relief from the headache. | 58 | 7 years 1 pill 1X AN | 7/19/2014 | 1 | headache | 1 days | 11/21/2014 | 1 | Migraine Headache | This is a dangerous product. I took this product four times over a two-month period (the recommended 2 tabs in 24 hours). The first two times I took it, my migraine disappeared in 10 minutes and no side effects. I was thrilled. However, when I took this product the third time a couple weeks later at 4:00 am, I figured all would be fine- BIG MISTAKE. Within 15 minutes, I started getting morbid thoughts, extreme anxiety. I started walking fast around the house and felt very weird and faint. It was so alarming that I almost called 911! Since it worked so well the first two times, I thought maybe it was a 'fluke' so when I encountered my fourth migraine I took it again (just 2 tabs) and had the same horrible reaction so this was NO FLUKE. I threw the rest of the tablets down the toilet and I will NEVER take this medicine again. This could put someone in the hospital or worse! | 56 | 2 months 1X day | 3/22/2015 Patient History | 1 | Migraine | Migraine dropped to a headache but I felt so dizzy and nauseous I couldn’t work or even drive! I had such brain fog I had to leave work! I won’t be taking again. | 32 | 1 days 2 tablets | 5/23/2019 | 1 | Bad headache | Terrible killer stomach pain, gastrointestinal disturbance, cramps, gas, belching, diahrrea, nausea, restlessness. TERRIBLE MEDICINE DON'T BUY THIS! | I didn't take it on an empty stomach, I had a meal before I took 2 caplets. Plus I drank a healthy plant based protein shake to avoid stomach discomfort and drank water but didn't help. I STILL suffered terrible side effects. I regret taking this medicine! | 43 | 1 days 500mg | 1/14/2020 | 5 | Really bad Headaches | I take Excedrin Migraine frequently because of constant headaches. Thirty minutes after taking, my headache is gone. Yes, it does make me jittery sometimes, but also as soon as it starts working I feel a cloud lifted from my head. I feel sooo much better. However, what I dont like is having really bad indigestion. Burping ALL the time. If I dont have any Tums with me I wont take the Excedrine. | It's kinda like taking an energy drink that helps your migraine. | F | 39 | 1 days 2 pills | 8/30/2019 | 5 | Migraine | Upset stomach and vomiting | Definitely gets rid of my migraines however the trade off is a painful stomach. | F | 39 | 1 days | 7/23/2018 | 5 | FIBROMYALGIA PAIN | I have not had any side effects from this medication. | This is the only medication I've found that relieves my fibromyalgia pain. I've tried Demerol and opioids in the past. Nothing touched the pain. I was desperate and decided to try Excedrin Migraine, and was delighted to discover that it relieved the pain. | F | 68 | 3 years | 9/29/2020 | 5 | Migraine | I have been taking excederin migraine for years. It was always my go to. But today I have been in bed for hours with such severe nausea and belly pains and diarrhea. There is no other explanation. I'm so sad because this headache medicine is the best. I don't know what I'm going to do. I know I'll be fearful of taking this again anytime soon in the future. | I just don't understand why after all these years this would happen? | F | 45 | 0 days 2 pills 1X day | 3/27/2021 | 5 | Ice pick headache, tension headache | Occasional light headedness, a couple weird sensations in my head but it felt good. Clears my thoughts | I have learned that 1 pill is all anyone should take at one time. I used to take two and it would give me a panic attack. I would suggest spacing out the daily recommended dose of 2 pills rather than taking them both at once. My head has felt foggy all day followed by a horrible headache, I took one pill 3 hours ago and my head feels clear and pain free. If you follow the directions on the bottle, this pill is the best thing for a migraine! | F | 28 | 1 days 1 pill | 4/1/2015 | 5 | Migraine with auras | no side effects | Ive been taking excedrin for my migraines (true migraines - ie., throbbing vascular pain in head that gets worse with even slight activity (ex. standing up), sometimes with auras beforehand (shapes in vision, traveling numbness on arms and face, and difficulty using the correct words)) for about a year and a half, and I can't recall ever having a serious side effect. I also have a moderate anxiety disorder, but it never triggered an anxiety attack. The only problem I have with it is that the caffeine makes it hard to fall asleep soon afterwards, and the caffeine sometimes makes my slight mitral valve prolapse worse ( = makes my heart skip beats more often when I'm laying down) but this is a very normal reaction for me when taking caffeine. I try to only take one pill so as to be easy on my liver and heart, but if the migraine is really intense, I'll take two. Either way it almost always works to get rid of the migraine (or at least reduce it significantly) and no serious side effects for me. | F | 23 | 1 capsule 4X M | 6/18/2015 | 5 | for a migraine | Feel like I have the flu...tummy very upset,my head weights a ton,maybe pg,I dont think so. | F | 63 | 1 days lots | 6/21/2015 | 5 | Anemic related Migraines | I have nothing but praises for this, my headaches ate usually gone with just one pill..no negative side effects. | F | 49 | 1 days 50mg | 2/6/2016 | 5 | I get frequent mirgraines. | I once accidentally took 3 Excedrin once and I got very jittery, nauseous, and couldn't sleep. | Works pretty great. Except for the one time I accidentally took 3 at once and I couldn't sleep and got very jittery. So don't do that. | F | 19 | 2 1X day | 3/13/2016 | 5 | Headaches | Only thing that helps with my headaches. Works very fast! | F | 21 | 7 months 130 | 5/3/2016 | 5 | Migraine | l would have been in bed vomiting for days if it wasn't for excedrin they save my life | F | 67 | 1 days | 6/11/2016 | 5 | Migraine | Caffeine may keep me awake, but it's a small price to pay to get rid of the migraine. | I get between 1 and 5 migraines a month. I have tried Imitrex, Zomig, and Zonisamide, none did a thing for my migraines. Finally tried this, and it WORKS. If I recognize the migraine early enough, one pill may be sufficient, but if I delay, wanting to be sure it's really a migraine, then sometimes two pills are required. This is simply Tylenol, aspirin, and caffeine - but it's that unique combination that works. I have tried just tylenol and aspirin, and it was not effective. The caffeine plays some sort of important role. It's nice to have something cheap and OTC that works. I carry it in my purse, the car, everywhere I go. It's a godsend. | F | 54 | 10 years 2 pills 1X W | 8/18/2016 | 5 | I get pre menstral migraines | I eliminate the side effects from excedrin by eating papaya pills or juice or the actual fruit in dried or fresh form, because papaya is known for creating enzymes in your stomach that activate mucus to coat your inside lining and protect it from acids and burning from taking Excedrin. Next, I take 2 Valerian herbal capsules found any where in the vitamin section that balances out the caffeine jitters that Excedrin causes. Then I drink a lot of water with taking 2 Excedrin capsules. So my migraine goes away and my stomach and nervous system are in control. The great thing about papaya and Valerian is that you can keep taking it as needed every few hours if you feel that your Excedrin side effects are coming back. Safe & natural combo. | F | 1 days | 4/16/2017 | 5 | Bad headaches! | I took 2 for a bad headache.... It slacked up a little I wanted more relief so I took 2 more about an hour later then another hour later I took 2 sleep aid pills so I could sleep...huge mistake .....heart racing,nauseated and restless hope I don't die!Please read directions first and follow them… | F | 37 | 1 days 30mg | 3/8/2015 |