Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine for Migraine User Reviews (Page 3)

• Mag...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 17, 2017

"I'm a 44-year-old woman that just started to suffer from daily headaches 2 years ago. Got the MRI - etc., etc., etc. All clear. These migraines mainly cause a 'bouncy' feeling and slight vertigo. I can feel the throbbing on my pillow and tinnitus. Lovely - huh? Somehow I manage to sleep pretty well because I've learned to stop worrying about it. Tried Tylenol - Advil - then Excedrin. Excedrin is the only one that helps. I take just one. It reduces any pain and helps the vertigo a little bit. And I feel the benefits for a couple of days. I try not to take more than one or two pills per week. I hate meds. Anyway - I love this stuff."

• Lei...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2019

"I consider Excedrin Migraine a miracle drug. Curled up in a ball, waiting to vomit (sorry to be vivid), I called my mom and begged her to pick me some up. It did take a good 45 minutes to kick in, but eventually I was able to sit up, breathe normally, and not feel like death from head to toe."

• Pai...
• November 2, 2009

"Having suffered migraines for many, many years, I was without my medication and found one coming on. I stopped in the airport gift store and found some Excedrin. It was a lifesaver. If taken early... and will save a lot of money from my higher-priced remedy."

• Rya...
• August 15, 2016

"I am a migraine sufferer and have been a test subject to many new migraine medicines over the years. When I don't have my doctor-prescribed migraine medicine with me, the best average day migraine medicine for me to take is Excedrin. If I take it early on before the migraine gets too bad, it will usually get rid of it, but if I take it too late, it will only reduce the pain but not eliminate it. But overall, it is a very effective migraine medicine."

• Hud...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 28, 2016

"Love Excedrin Migraine. I have been a migraine sufferer for 40 years. Ibuprofen doesn't touch the pain, light sensitivity. But Excedrin Migraine usually knocks it down within 25 minutes before the nausea sets in. I truly hope they never discontinue this product. My son gets migraines too and also swears by Excedrin Migraine."

• CHA...
• January 22, 2019

"The new packaging sucks. I have talked to other users and they all agree. It is much harder to get the powder out of the new package. I have to use 3 packages to get out the same amount of powder as two old packages, as the powder clogs up at the bottom. This is a very poor design. I hope you go back to the old packaging or improve the new ones."

• Lau...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 15, 2015

"I get migraines all the time, and Excedrin has always been my go-to, but usually I've been able to take it and go to sleep right after. Today, unfortunately, I had to work. I didn't take anything before going to work (mistake), and by the time it was lunch break, my migraine was at its peak. I lost my vision almost completely, was in so much pain, and I felt so confused/in such a daze. I went to Target and got Excedrin, praying for a miracle. I took 3 tablets due to the severity of my migraine and wow. One hour later, I felt so much better. My migraine deteriorated to a slight headache, and I felt like I wasn't going to die. Miracle pill."

• Anonymous
• March 1, 2010

"I'm a 25-year-old male who has suffered severe migraines since I was about 13. I get them on average once every 1-2 months. I've tried many different OTC medications for all forms of pain relief, and nothing at all even makes a dent, so much so, I rarely took any form of pain relief medication for a long time. A couple of years ago, I discovered Excedrin Migraine and gave it a shot. I can honestly say these pills are pure magic for me. I take them for migraines, and occasionally other forms of pain, and it makes me feel like a million bucks. It doesn't just numb the pain or make it tolerable, for me, it completely erases it like I never had any pain to begin with. Not only that, they also make me feel upbeat, alert, and happy."

• IGE...
• October 13, 2010

"Excedrin Migraine works GREAT. I have experienced migraine headaches since age 14. I am now 23 and there has been no other over-the-counter medicine that has worked like Excedrin Migraine. The only thing that has me concerned/worried is that I don't know if it has or may have a long-term effect. If anyone knows, please post a comment. Other than that, I love this medication, and I have recommended it to friends and anyone I know that has migraines, and they even say it works! I can wake up with a migraine and feel confident that as soon as I take Excedrin Migraine, the pain will start to minimize until it completely goes away, and after the pain goes away, I feel lots of energy and fully awake."

• Sar...
• September 11, 2015

"I sometimes have these inexplicable migraines, pain 1 out of 10, sometimes reaching 9, where I am dry heaving just due to the pain that causes nausea. I get these migraines in my forehead, sometimes referred to as 'tension headaches.' My migraines can last 3-5 days. I've tried non-medicinal ways to treat my migraines: going to the eye doctor, visiting my primary care physician to make sure it wasn't sinus-related, I tried essential oils and also tried other OTC pain relief like Tylenol, Motrin, as well as Advil and Aleve. What works best for me is this Excedrin Migraine."

• Ric...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 2, 2019

"I've suffered from migraines ever since I was a child. The only ways I used to be able to combat them were to either sleep it off (which hardly ever worked) or throw up, which always worked but feels absolutely awful when you have a migraine. Thank goodness for Excedrin Migraine. Ibuprofen, Tylenol, none of it works because they're made to combat stuff like normal everyday pain, but a migraine is far from being a common discomfort. It won't work immediately, like every medication, but lay still in bed for half an hour after taking it... And you'll be shocked when you roll out of bed without your head beginning to pound and throb; best medication ever."

• Mig...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 12, 2016

"I get migraines pretty often, and Excedrin Migraine does the trick each time! It is very affordable and works like magic. Within 20 minutes, the pain is pretty much gone. I throw up when I get a really bad migraine, and if you take this along with a little something to eat, you will be better in no time! I recommend this product to anyone who suffers from migraines."

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 6, 2019

"I hate the new packaging. I cannot get all of the powder out of the package. My parents are in their 80s and are having more difficulties than I am due to age and arthritis. They literally have to cut the package open and pour contents in a spoon. Bring back old packaging!"

• Hed...
• October 3, 2010

"9 times out of 10, Excedrin Migraine does the trick for me. I have used other OTC products, and nothing gives me relief like Excedrin Migraine. I get very bad one-sided migraines, and this is the only medicine that actually does what it promises. I get relief within the first 15 to 20 minutes. My doctor even gave me a prescription for Fioricet once, and it was not nearly as effective as Excedrin Migraine. So, I stopped taking it and went back to Excedrin Migraine."

• Maw...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 27, 2019

"I was introduced to Goody’s headache powders many, many years ago. I have terrible sinus headaches, and it’s the only thing that will relieve them. That being said, the new packaging is the WORST! The person or persons that designed or advised this change needs a new profession. You know the old saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” We as consumers have been loyal to Goody’s, please hear us and change back to the wrapper. Change the box to a zip lock bag, BUT NOT THE WRAPPER! Thank you."

• cat...
• December 9, 2014

"I have occasional migraines, and I can only get relief from Excedrin Migraine. I have also experienced the jittery or anxious symptoms people describe when taking it, but only when I made the mistake of taking it on an empty stomach. As long as I take it with food, it works wonders!!!"

• Nam...
• October 23, 2015

"Excedrin Migraine is a tiny little gift from God. I'm 28 and have been dealing with migraines my whole life. I just had a killer migraine about 30 minutes ago... one of those so bad that you feel nauseous, disoriented, and like your brain is swollen. I am feeling SO much better now and can continue with the rest of my day like normal. I truly think Excedrin Migraine works as good, if not better, than several onset migraine medications I've tried in the past. I keep a bottle in my car, my purse, and my office desk because I never know when a migraine will strike. Thank you, Excedrin, for making my migraines more manageable!"

• Ste...
• September 12, 2015

"I start seeing what looks like bits of TV static in my vision that grows pre-migraine. This vision loss can get bad and makes me feel sick, but that is nothing compared to the migraine that follows. So as soon as I see one spot, I'll wave my hand in front of my face. If it turns out it's a blind spot, as these static spots are, I take a couple of these Excedrin Migraine pills. They work on me in less than half an hour, and this usually halts then reverses the vision issue, and of the migraine, I only feel a slight dull pressure/pain where it would have been. Unlike some, I actually see a reduction of anxiety. When taken before I go to sleep, I get a much better night's sleep. It could be because caffeine has no effect on me."

• Lup...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 7, 2019

"I have spent more than 14 years with migraines that have taken me to the hospital, numbing my whole body, vomiting, and intense pain, until I tried Excedrin. I have been taking it for 6 months. When I want to get a migraine, I am gone in 20 minutes. I love it. Finally, I can lead an almost normal life."

• Lin...
• April 8, 2010

"Most people who have been diagnosed by a doctor will tell you a migraine is SO MUCH MORE than a bad headache. I have suffered from migraines most of my life. I tend to get them once every 2 weeks depending on my sleep and eating habits. Unfortunately, Excedrin Migraine just doesn't work for me. I know a lot of people have had a good experience with it, but certain prescription drugs are the only thing that will help my migraines. I am currently on Relpax, and it does make me feel groggy, but it is WELL WORTH it! When I get a migraine, I tend to get fuzzy vision, high sensitivity to smell and light, pain behind my eyes, sometimes vomiting, and numbness in my fingers."

• Ryl...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 10, 2018

"I have used Goody's for 30+ years since they are the only thing that helps with my head and body pain. I bought them in the 50-count boxes as well as the pocket size. But since the new packaging seems to have taken over, I am going to have to find something to take the place of Goody's. I am a very unhappy loyal customer!"

• Mig...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 6, 2018

"My grandmother first gave me a Goody's back in the '80s. It's the only thing that will touch my migraine without a prescription. Imagine my surprise when I now have to first wrestle with the package (while having a pounding headache) to get the powder out of this new stupid to-go pack. What was wrong with the way it was? Now I have to flick the package to get the powder to the bottom, then hope I get all the powder in one shot (which I usually don't because I've flicked it so much it's now a block at the bottom). Three attempts to get this ONE powder into my system. My head was pounding harder than it was before I took the medicine. This is bad. Please change the packaging back to the trifold paper. I absolutely HATE this new packaging."

• Sad...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 15, 2018

"I have been using Goody's daily for almost 10 years and hate the new packaging. Was excited today when I went into a store and found they still had the old packaging and bought all they had. But I am seriously considering looking into a different product for my headaches just because of the new packaging."

• kei...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 18, 2016

"I don't normally get headaches in general, but when I do, they're horrible. I took an Excedrin after I developed a really bad headache upon getting off work for the day. My headache was gone in about 30 minutes tops. However, the side effects of this pill outweighed how fast it fixed my headache. I took the pill in the car on the way home, and by the time I reached my home in 15 minutes, I began feeling woozy. I started to feel lightheaded and felt this weird feeling in my stomach. I assumed it was because I was hungry, but after forcing myself to eat food, it only made things worse. I felt so bad that I just laid down early for the night so that when I woke up, the feeling would most likely be gone. Nope! I woke up and vomited shortly."

• fay...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 25, 2016

"I've taken Goody's Powders and BC Powders off and on for decades. It really does work! It's bad for the stomach, but most all these medicines, drugs, and prescriptions are bad for the stomach. It works quickly and effectively. Within 20 minutes or less, you will feel the pain subside. I prefer it over the bottles of headache meds. It would be nice if it came in the form of tablets, capsules, or even gels. If wanting to try, just put the powder on the back of your tongue and swallow with a glass of sweet tea or juice. It makes it bearable for those that don't like the taste or can't stand it. I usually drink water, but I'm accustomed to it. That reminds me, there's Standback Powders also. Try not to take more than is actually needed... less is better."