Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine for Osteoarthritis User Reviews
Brand names: Excedrin, Excedrin Migraine, Migraine Relief, Excedrin Extra Strength, Migraine Formula, Pamprin Max Menstrual Pain Relief, Goody's Headache Powders, Goody's Extra-Strength Headache Powders, Goody's Extra Strength, Backaid Inflammatory Pain Formula, Extra Pain Relief, Bayer Migraine Formula, Arthriten, ConRx Pain Reliever, Genace, Anacin Advanced Headache Formula, Arthriten Inflammatory Pain Formula, PainAid Extra-Strength Formula CVS Extra Strength Headache Relief Medique Pain-Off Vanquish …show all brand names
- Exc...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- August 28, 2022
"I have severe lumbar spine problems, including arthritis, even worse stenosis, degenerative disk disease, and a few more-not surgically curable in my case. I find taking 1 or 2 AAC pills often with a hot water bottle if I'm at home is remarkably effective. It helps less but still noticeably when I am outside, standing and walking, which is far, far the most painful. No side effects; very beneficial."
- Ano...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- April 20, 2025
"I'm 70 and have been using Excedrin Extra Strength my whole life off and on. I do not take any prescribed medications. I recently found out I had osteoarthritis in my hip and have been given options for different over-the-counter medications. You name it, and I tried it with little to no relief. I took 2 pills of Excedrin, and within 15 minutes, the pain disappeared with no side effects. I'm not at that point for a hip replacement, but as long as I get some relief from Excedrin, I'm good. I will contact my orthopedic surgeon for his opinion on this matter. Please contact your healthcare provider for long-term use of any medications you want to take."
- May...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- January 22, 2020
Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine "I have tried most of the over-the-counter pain relievers, and Excedrin Extra Strength Gel Tabs is the only med that works for my back and knee pain. I have been taking Excedrin for about 3 years now."
- Anonymous
- July 20, 2010
Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine "I find that Excedrin does not do a great job of treating my osteoarthritis pain. It does a fantastic job with headaches, so I use it for headaches primarily."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Sun...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- January 7, 2022
"I have been prescribed pain meds for my severe pain. Nothing works like Excedrin."
- Anonymous
- August 3, 2010
Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine "Works good for the back and body. Works a little better. Be careful not to take too much because it will mess up your stomach."
- Hun...
- March 4, 2017
Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine "Few minutes after taking Excedrin tab (2), I started bleeding through my nose and ears!"
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Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine "Excedrin is the ONLY pill I have found that can take away the osteoarthritis pain in my lower back (doc says its lower back is disintegrating at my age 79). Also takes away aches and pains from muscles since I am a heavy gardener. It has been the ONLY way I can stop headaches and nearly all aches and pains. So grateful that it is on the market. It has saved me from a painful life."