Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine for Migraine User Reviews (Page 4)

• jul...
• October 15, 2021

"Do NOT take if you are even the slightest sensitive to caffeine or have anxiety. I took 2 pills, and almost immediately after, I experienced the worst brain fog, dizziness, and hand numbness. I had a friend rush me to urgent care because it felt like a near-death experience. It was the scariest thing that had ever happened to me."

• Mrr...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 8, 2020

"The new packaging is awful, first, BC Powder changed to the new on-the-go packages, and now Goody's has made the same mistake. I guess when their profits start to drop, they will change it back. I hope!"

• Dee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 16, 2020

"I have been suffering from bad headaches for a few years now. I just discovered Excedrin Migraine, and it has been a huge relief. I just had a bad headache, and Tylenol provided no relief at all. I took 2 Excedrin Migraine with Mountain Dew, and the pain subsided in about 10 minutes. I can now get out of bed and continue my day."

• tri...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 5, 2019

"I have suffered from migraines for almost 40 years. I used to get hormonal migraines, but I take active birth control every day to stop those. I get weather-related migraines, I can feel storms coming in, so much pressure on my head. Anyway, Excedrin Migraine works great for me! Not all the time, though, sometimes I have to combine it with Sudafed to release the pressure. If I don't eat when I take the Excedrin, I do get jittery. But it stops the nausea and sensitivity to light and sound, as well as the massive pain of a migraine. It is always in my cabinet, ready to grab if I ever need it!"

• Bea...
• June 29, 2017

"I have suffered with migraines since I was 2 years old, and I am now 36. I have tried every migraine med on the market, nothing worked for me like Extra Strength Excedrin. Recently, it was taken off the market and then put back on. I have noticed the increase in caffeine in the Excedrin and less of the pain med. I am very disappointed by this! After all these years, the #1 med I depended on no longer works."

• Anonymous
• May 10, 2015

"I've suffered with migraines ever since I can remember, along with seeing spots. My doctor diagnosed me and told me that even though there are times I don't have a migraine, I still have the symptoms and said I have 24-hour migraines. Excedrin is the pill that works for my head besides prayer. I haven't experienced the symptoms that other people claim, and I do have anxiety, but everyone handles medicine differently. I enjoy that Excedrin works quickly to relieve the pain so I can finally relax."

• Bri...
• March 31, 2019

"Please, for the love of all things, bring back the original wrapping. This new on-the-go stick wrapping is awful, and there's no way there's the same amount of product in these new packs as before. At least give us the option!"

• Lei...
• November 13, 2015

"I love Excedrin (migraine). I've been suffering from migraines all my life and been prescribed many medications, which have failed me! Of course, someone who suffers from migraines understands the unbearable pain of having a migraine. It's almost impossible to complete simple tasks, but not when taking Excedrin, it WORKS right away. My advice is to take it when you get the warning signs (black dots, hard to focus, feeling like you have to throw up). This medicine does keep you awake, which is the last thing someone with a migraine wants to be, but the pain won't last long."

• Way...
• May 18, 2014

"This is the best product for really bad headaches and migraines (if you have migraines, you know the difference). Because of the shortage in 2011-2012, I now keep several 300 counts as extra stock. Can't be beat for relief!"

• Blo...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 4, 2018

"I have been taking Goody's powders for 25 plus years. I know I'm not crazy, but they are not working like the old ones did. I guess it's a blessing in disguise because I am about to stop wasting my money on these new packets."

• The...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 13, 2015

"I've used Excedrin Migraine for a while, and even though it has worked for me in the past, it hasn't been the most reliable for me now. I'm 15, and I'm actually currently in a migraine, and it hasn't been helping."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 3, 2018

"I've been taking Goody's for all types of pain for over 40 years. When I had major surgery, I refused to take the strong drug they wanted me to. I take this instead, as it is better than BC Powders and Stanback and other drugs, hands down. The dosage was cut, and they're not strong anymore. This will lose a lot of profits and customers. You lost me completely."

• Msh...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 14, 2020

"I had a spinal fluid leak and a spinal headache that resulted in a grand mal seizure after my daughter was born in January 2019. Since then, I have had horrendous migraines and headaches. Excedrin Migraine literally works in minutes for me. I woke up this morning at 5 a.m. with the worst headache I have felt since she was born, I thought I was going to pass out. I took 2 Excedrin Migraine, and within 20 minutes, my head felt 99% better. I am still nauseated and fatigued, but the pain is gone. So thankful for this medication. I avoid medication at all costs, but this is a lifesaver!"

• Cop...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 29, 2020

"I get really bad migraines from time to time because of weather changes. None of the other headache medications really do much for me, especially when the migraines get so bad I can’t get out of bed. Excedrin Migraine has become my go-to when this happens. Depending on how bad the migraine is, it can take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour to help enough to get me moving again, but it helps a lot when it does. The symptoms don’t always disappear completely (today, for instance, I’m still feeling a bit nauseous after taking it), but they become a lot more manageable and I’m able to get out of bed and get through my day, and the light and sound sensitivity is almost completely gone."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2017

"Most of the time, the medicine works, a few days ago, it didn't at all touch the pain. It was so severe I thought I had a stroke. The left side of my body went numb, and I was in the E.R. for nine hours with an IV in, and went through four two-liter bags of magnesium and prescription-strength migraine relief before it went away. I had a CT done and everything. It ended up being a severe complex migraine. So if the Excedrin is not working for you, call your doctor ASAP to prevent this from happening. I couldn't talk, move very well, or was even really consciously aware of what was going on. It was so painful, and that kind of migraine mimics a stroke, so if you get nervous about a headache, do NOT be afraid to call your doctor and see what you should do."

• Tre...
• August 26, 2017

"I suffer frequent migraines, with ophthalmic migraines as well. When my migraines are hormone-related, this works really well. However, if the migraines are weather-related, these must be combined with Mucinex or a Sudafed. Overall, I find Excedrin Migraine to be more effective than prescription migraine medicine. It really works!!!"

• Bel...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 27, 2020

"Excedrin Migraine works when nothing else does! I have had severe migraines since I was 5 years old. Tylenol and ibuprofen wouldn’t work. I’ve been so glad that Excedrin Migraine was invented. After having a glass of water, two pills, and something to eat (like toast or crackers), it only takes 20 minutes to kick in."

• Des...
• June 2, 2016

"Excedrin has worked wonders! It's fast, and it pretty much helps with anything! I have suffered from headaches, migraines, neck, shoulder, and back pain. It gives me relief from it all. For women, if you have bad menstrual pain, this is the number one go-to pill for me. It works quickly, and I use it for anything I can think of dealing with pain. I use the off-brand sometimes, but this one works best, the off-brand is fine to try to see if it works, and then after testing it, I got this and even more results. I'm a 25-year-old Navy veteran with pain from military injuries, and I tell you this is the best!"

• Anonymous
• December 8, 2009

"Excedrin Migraine is the only OTC medicine that relieves my migraines. It works so well and quickly that I keep a bottle at home, in my purse, and at work. I cannot be without it. It does make me mildly shake at times, but that's nothing compared to the headaches."

• Din...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 20, 2019

"I’ve had migraines since I was 16 (now 18), and Excedrin and I have a love-hate relationship. When I first started getting migraines, I’d take two Excedrin, drink a bottle of Mountain Dew, and be good to go. The past 6-8 months or so, every time I take it, my anxiety spikes, and I’m not able to stay still or relax. (It could be due to the caffeine in the Excedrin and the caffeine in the Mountain Dew.) I’ve had anxiety since I was a kid, so it’s weird this is just starting. Also, sometimes it will work and sometimes it won’t. Sometimes I have to take a few months' break for it to work again. I used to swear by it, but now I’m just kinda meh. Try to avoid taking it if I can."

• Mil...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 24, 2016

"I've struggled with headaches for as long as I can remember, and nothing worked for me. When I found Excedrin, I was hooked on the fact that it was the best. I've never used anything else since. I have introduced everyone I know to it, and they always come to me because they know I always have a bottle of Excedrin with me. I just wanted to say thank you. Your product has made headaches for me just a pain that soon goes away when I take my Excedrin."

• Chi...
• March 7, 2010

"I have had migraines since I was a child. And not until I became an adult did I discover Excedrin Migraine. I've taken a combination of prescription medicines over the years, and nothing compares. Prescription medicines may take away some pain, but it's still there along with strange side effects. Excedrin, on the other hand, after 15 to 25 minutes, my migraine is gone completely."

• Dai...
• January 23, 2017

"I suffer from daily migraines and usually have to take Maxalt once or twice a day and 600 mg of Advil to help relieve pain. I was looking for an alternative so I don't run out of Maxalt since I take it at least 5 times a week and only get 9 pills a month. I've extended the life of them by receiving a 10 mg prescription and cutting them in half. Either way, I tried Excedrin Migraine today to relieve the onset of a migraine - I thought if I caught it early enough that the medication just might work. I might as well have eaten a bag of Skittles. This did nothing to stop my migraine, it only sped up my HR, so I couldn't rest and felt jittery for hours on end. I ended up having to take Maxalt anyway. This is clearly not an option for me."

• Jen...
• March 6, 2016

"This drug has honestly changed my life. I have been suffering from migraines since I was 9 years old, and nothing helped. I tried everything: Advil, Aleve, Tylenol, weed, basically every drug in the book, as well as napping. At best, it would relieve some of the pain temporarily, but nothing cured it. I would have migraines for days at a time, completely debilitating my life. A few months ago, I was lucky enough to discover migraine Excedrin, and it is absolutely outstanding. No matter how severe the migraine, it has never failed to cure it completely and quickly (I always feel better within about 20 minutes). Migraines no longer have an impact on my life because of this stuff. It also instantly cures my hangovers. I only have to take 2."

• Mag...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 16, 2016

"I'm a 44 yr old female who rarely got headaches except for occasional sinus headache. But for over a year now, something in my body has changed-with persistent pain on top and back of head, with vertigo and tinnitus. I'm not a pill popper and avoid even OTC drugs as much as possible. However, these horrible migraines have had me reaching for Advil in all forms, Tylenol, and Excedrin. Excedrin Migraine has been the ONLY pill that works. I take just one. I feel the tightness and wrenching/throbbing dissipate within 15 mins. For me, the benefits last into the next day! Just one pill! I will feel a slight pang of pain every couple of hours, for a few seconds, but 95% of the pain is gone. (I'm working on the vertigo/tinnitus)"