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Excedrin and Anxiety: What Users Say

Anxiety: mentioned by 6 users (15.4%)

Based on user experiences from 39 Excedrin reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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anxiety 15.4%
dizziness 15.4%
increased heart rate 12.8%
tremors 10.3%
lightheadedness 7.7%
nausea 7.7%

Reviews for Excedrin

Showing 6 reviews tagged with "anxiety". Clear filters to view all 39 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • RS1...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 14, 2017

For Migraine "I had a horrible experience with Excedrin Migraine. Shortly after taking it, my heart started racing super fast, I got extremely anxious, and my body started shaking. Like other people are saying, if you are sensitive to caffeine, do not take this medicine. It didn't take my migraine away either, so it's not worth it at all."

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  • February 27, 2019

For Migraine "32 yrs of migraines; Excedrin Migraine is helpful at the first sign (I am able to work as a night nurse). I do not drink/eat anything with caffeine, so it causes some jitteriness, but doesn't cause drowsiness (eating helps). I have food trigger/hormone trigger migraines. Working with my doctor has taken time as my migraines have increased in intensity/duration. I take Excedrin Migraine day 1; after 24 hours, I need Sumatriptan (can with naproxen; Sumatriptan should not be taken with other pain medications). Day 3, I use Fioricet. When my symptoms wane, I use Excedrin Migraine. I talk with my pharmacist to avoid any medication interactions (also advised a safe, less drowsy motion sickness medication for imbalance). There is not anything available for vision blurriness, but Excedrin Migraine does not intensify that symptom. I had my blood work/MRI done to rule out any underlying symptoms. My doctor advised Excedrin Migraine, and it is very helpful."

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  • Kat...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 25, 2022

For Migraine "I had been having some bad headaches for a few days, so I decided to take Excedrin. Took 2 pills and drank a cup of coffee thinking the extra caffeine would help. The headache was still there, so I took 1 more Excedrin a few hours later. Bad idea. I felt sick to my stomach all night. My heart was racing, but I couldn't sit still because I was jittery and anxious from the caffeine. Felt like I was going to pass out. Very scary. Almost called 911."

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  • Kat...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 25, 2022

For Migraine "I had been having some bad headaches for a few days, so I decided to take Excedrin. Took 2 pills and drank a cup of coffee thinking the extra caffeine would help. The headache was still there, so I took 1 more Excedrin a few hours later. Bad idea. I felt sick to my stomach all night. My heart was racing, but I couldn't sit still because I was jittery and anxious from the caffeine. Felt like I was going to pass out. Very scary. Almost called 911."

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  • mig...
  • October 20, 2009

For Migraine "Does not work for people sensitive to caffeine. I was jittery and nervous and queasy after using a single dose."

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  • mig...
  • October 20, 2009

For Migraine "Does not work for people sensitive to caffeine. I was jittery and nervous and queasy after using a single dose."

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