EXCEDRIN (MIGRAINE) Reviews (ACETAMINOPHEN; ASPIRIN; CAFFEINE)

Average Rating: 2.9 (500 Ratings)

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 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
 5  chronic migraines Occasional shakiness from the caffeine, usually as the headache is on the way out. Nothing works better than this formulation for my migraines. HOWEVER, people need to understand that Excedrin Migraine is the SAME formulation as regular Extra Strength Excedrin, which is the same formulation as the generics, like Wal-Mart's Equate Extra Strength Headache Relief. Check the ingredients. They all have 250 mg of aspirin, 250 mg of acetaminophen, and 65 mg of caffeine. So save some money and buy the generic. I've been using the Equate version for many years, and it keeps my migraines under control as long as I take it at the first sign of a headache. F 57 30 years
9/7/2008
 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
 2  Chronic Migraines terrible things: nausea, increased anxiety, stomach pain, shaking, I never take caffeine in any doses- and so every time I need to take an excedrin I am found both wide awake and in bed with pillows stuffed to my head. Nausea is sooo extreme and even though I always say "it'll help the next one" it never does. It used to help me- but stopped working after 5 years on it- and now it does NOTHING but make me sick to my stomach F 19 5 years
9/4/2008
 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  Migraine Heartburn, indigestion. Weakness a few hours later I took this medicine on an empty stomach with only a few sips of water. Bad idea. I ended up with heartburn for several hours. My migraine disappeared. But I did end up feeling weak and tired, whether that was from the medicine or the migraine, I'm not sure. Next time, I will take the full glass of water and eat something to try and avoid the heartburn. But definitely better than a 16 hour migraine headache with nausea and vomiting and abdominal pain. F 27 1 days
8/7/2008
 4  Migraine with aura Usually none, however if taken on an empty stomach, I get nauseous, some stomach cramping/GI problems and a little spacey feeling. I started getting migraines when I went on the birth control pill. If I take Excedrin migraine at the onset of my auras, I have no problems and barely notice the migraine. However if I'm not lucky enough to take it while the aura is still going on, it takes about 1-2 hours for it to work. Additionally, I've found that usually one pill does the trick, however two on an empty stomach will leave me jittery, sick to my stomach and miserable. Usually goes away after a few hours, but it can be miserable until then. F 26 2 years
8/7/2008
 1  migraines Nausea for more than 9 hours, swelling of hands and feet, anxiety attack Will never take again. My doctor should have told me this would have side effects. At this writing I am soo sick I can hardly stand it F 54 1 days
7/30/2008
 5  Migraine Headaches None when taken with food Works very fast and feel much better and very alert afterwards. F 28 10 years
7/22/2008
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 5  migraines Easy to get addicted--rebound headaches for sure. I've been taking Excedrin daily for about 8 years now. Nothing that doesn't involve getting a shot at the ER takes care of a migraine faster. It also prevents them (although I can't speak to how safe it is to take it forever like I'm doing). I do get headaches that aren't true migraines if I go without the Excedrin though. STOMACH WARNING: It can & WILL cause severe stomach pain & vomiting if you take it over long periods of time on an empty stomach, due to the aspirin content. F 30 8 years
7/20/2008
 3  Migraine Headaches Bad caffeine jitters. My heart rate increased and it raised my blood pressure a bit. If you have panic disorder, be careful to at least have something on your stomach before you take this. I took it on an empty stomach. Not good. It did get rid of my headache and by golly, I'm alert now! But as I get frequent panic attacks it was a bad idea for me to take something with caffeine in it; at least on an empty stomach. My hands were literally shaking and my heart went through the roof. F 28 1 days
7/2/2008
 4  Rebound migraines from migraine RX numbness left arm, anxiousness If anybody does read this and you have migraines like I did - two things to watch - what foods are you eating - I have strong reactions to cheese, yogurt, nuts, pork, chocolate, artificial sweetners AND I grind my teeth (TMJ) for which I now where a night guard, between the excedrin migraine, zomig, a carefully watched diet, and a night guard I do pretty good!! F 50 1 years
6/28/2008
 4  Migraine Shaky from caffeine Take Excederin for migraines on right side of head and eye. Thought it was my sinus but after multi rounds of nasal sprays, asperin, antihistamine (for numerous allergies) nothing helped. I just took one Excederin right now and for the first time in days the excrutiating pain is subsiding. F 50 10 years
6/21/2008
 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
 2  for a headache The worst stomach pain ever. The pain started about 3 hours after taking Excedrin, and writing 7 hours after, the pain is getting worse, not better. What do people take for excedrin- caused stomach pains???? I will never take this again. I don't care how bad my headache is. Being doubled up for hour after hour is not worth it. If this lasts much longer I am going to the emergency room. F 46 1 days
6/7/2008
 5  extraction of wisdom tooth After taking two tablets as prescribed on the label I started getting a racing heart. Doctor gave me hydrocodone and it did not help me with the sharp pain as excedrin did. Excedrin makes me numb and I feel totally drugged out! I recommend excedrin for severe migraines or for sharp, shooting pain from tooth extractions. It comes to the rescue when other medications don't work. Dry socket can be so painful that this medication is the only thing that works!!! Even painful gums get relieved by excedrin, it really works. F 40 4 days
6/6/2008
 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
 5  migraine headaches no side effects that I am aware of I have suffered from migraine headaches for years. I have tried every prescription rx under the sun (some worked, some didn't, all are expensive) as well as every OTC migraine med. Excedrin Migraine is THE ONLY OTC pill that is effective in treating my headaches. If I take it right away (as soon as I feel a headache coming on), I can prevent a full outbreak about 95% of the time. There is that point of no return--as others have mentioned, and your doctor is likely to tell you--beyond which nothing will really be effective. Even if I'm past that point, I'll still take it because it keeps them from lasting soooooo long. Of course everyone reacts to meds in different ways, and YOU should always be the judge of how YOU feel after taking something. All I can say is from my own personal experience with this medicine, I'd recommend it to anyone suffering from migraines!! F 23 4 years
5/28/2008
 5  Headache If I take two doses I get a stomach ache. I recommend to those who have a sensitive stomach to only take one. Actually, one dose (500+ mg) does the trick for me. Although, because I'm stubborn & want definite results I sometimes take two but I always regret it afterwards. Use it carefully. Pay attention to how much you take & do not take this pill on an empty stomach. F 27 3 years
5/28/2008

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