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 Headaches | You get an initial | I take Excedrin for cronic migraine headaches, typically two per day. If I miss a day, I end up with a very bad, day-long headache (could be a rebound headache, but most likely tied to allergies). I have to take them as soon as I feel a headache coming on, if I don't, then it is less effective. I also found this OTC drug works better than Imitrex. | M | 44 | 10 years | 1/13/2005 | 5 | M | 21 | 1 years | 1/18/2005 | 5 | Migraine | Rapid heart beat, and chest pain | This is the only medication that will relieve my migraines. | M | 35 | 2 years | 5/19/2005 | 5 | Migraines, bad headaches in general | Sick feeling if taken on empty stomach. High Anxiety if mixed with dayquil (may just be me though). Maybe hooked on the caffiene though, Miss a day, get a headache? | At least it gets rid of my headaches whether or not it is dependence related. No other headache medicine works. | M | 22 | 3 years | 6/5/2005 | 5 | Migraine Headaches | None, except I bruise easily now. I get migraines 2-3times/week, so I take a fair amount of Excedrin Migraine. | I take one (1) Excedrin Migraine pill when I feel the migraine headache first coming on. About 90% of the time, that solves the problem and the headache is gone within 30-45 min. The other 10% of the time, the headache level stays the same and I take a 2nd Excedrin Migraine and it knocks the migraine out. But if you wait until your headache gets too bad, you can get past the point of "no return" and Excedrin Migraine (and maybe NOTHING) will work. So take it as soon as the headache starts. GREAT PRODUCT! I can't live without it. | M | 37 | 8 months | 3/18/2008 | 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 | 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 | 5 | Migraine headaches | Over time, I started to get very bad, 'burning stomach' which would get me up at night. My cure when that happens is to get up and drink milk and take some antacids and sleep with my upper body a little higher up. Immodium caplet works GREAT for when that happens, too. Rebound headaches have happened since I've been using Excedrin Migraine, also. I have seen a definite increase in 'having' to take it, but it is the only thing that works other than taking heavy prescription meds. | M | 48 | 3 years | 8/10/2008 | 5 | Migrraine/headaches | Rebound headaches, trembling, anxiety, nervousness, numbness in extremities, euphoria... Always try to take this w/ a meal or at least a glass of milk or bread and avoid additional caffeine while taking it. I strongly discourage getting in a rhythm of taking this on a daily basis or even every other day. The resulting headaches (from suddenly stopping use)/side effects just worsen and you are never really "normal". Use this in moderation and note the acetaminophen in this drug can be just as bad as prescription meds if abused. | Excedrin works like no other for my migraines or headaches/toothaches. I taken early in the event of a headache it works flawlessly but not as good if I wake up with a migraine. I always took 2 a time at first but now only take 1 (2-3 times a week) to try to prevent any rebound headaches (these can be worse than the migraine). Since I vomit w/ my migraines usually if I take the Excedrin w/ sprite/7up immediately after vomiting and it will take effect and eliminate the headache before getting sick again. The problems come when I take more than 3 or 4 times a week. Then it's like I need it to not get a headache. I have cut down my use drastically in the last few years as I fear liver damage/chronic use side effects. | M | 31 | 15 years | 6/11/2008 | 5 | severe headaches | Euphoria. After one or two tablets I'm in love with the world. Have experienced some minor gas or diarrhea but not serious and had not connected with Excedrin use. I don't take within 4 hours of bedtime or I can't sleep. | Migraine strength Excedrin has changed my life. I have suffered from severe headaches all of my life. Nothing relieved them. I was used to spending a day or two in bed every month. Imitrex only worked if I took it in the early stages of the headache, often only dulled the pain, and always made me nauseous and fuzzy-headed. Migraine strength Excedrin removes my headaches completely, quickly, and reliably, whatever phase of the headache I'm in when I take them. Often I only need one tablet, and take another a half hour later if I need to. The headache is usually gone for good, I rarely need a second dose. This medication has truly been a godsend for me. | M | 51 | 8 years | 9/5/2008 | 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 headaches | None thank you god for accepting this Drug for me :-)))) | M | 50 | 1 times 60mg | 1/11/2014 | 5 | Migrane | No side effects | I had a huge migraine and I took 3 pills every hour for 3 hours. Migraine went away after that | M | 42 | 1 days 9 pills | 8/30/2015 | 5 | Migraine | Made sure I had food in my stomach so only felt like I drank a cup of coffee, awake. You HAVE to make sure to either have food in your stomach or drink a lot of water, which is right on the bottle. | M | 40 | 1 days 2 | 10/8/2016 | 5 | Migraines | Excedrin works good for me I only take one pill, and i make sure i have a full stomach. I have taken 2 pills before and never in my life will I make tht mistake again it have me panic attacks, anxiety, I was freaking out felt like I was going to die couldn't breathe, heart was beating fast felt very nervous. I had to get my thoughts together and try not to freak out it last for a hour or 2 worst feeling in my life so I recommend taking 1 not 2 | M | 34 | 5 years 1 pill | 1/11/2020 | 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 | Migraine | Any chemical entering your body will have side effects.The effects are - as per described in the carton. It is obvious that when it has caffeine, aspirin and acetaminophen - you are going to get all the side effects - Rapid Heart beat, Hyper, tingling and extremely hungry. | - Do not take this medicine on an empty stomach. Always eat something and take with full glass of water. Keep hyderated. In addition do not take at bedtime, otherwise you will stay awake. Apart from this, the medicine works well for me who is a migraine patient for 18 years. I cannot bear any more headaches with intensity close to 7 / 10. I have tried all the preventions but I guess that I have to suffer no matter what. Hence this medicine atleast reduces the intensity and helps me and family. It is cheaper than the prescription drugs which probably has the same / more side effects. | M | 40 | 1 years | 6/3/2008 | 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 | 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 | 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 |