Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine and Nausea: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 30, 2012

For Migraine "I have had migraines for almost 40 years. I have the type where I lose my central vision and have a halo effect for approx 45 minutes, then horrible pain sets in, and I throw up for several hours. This will last for approx 8 hours, then the pain eases off and lingers for almost two days. I usually ended up at the hospital where I have had Demerol, Imitrex, etc., which did not work. One day I lost my vision and tried Excedrin Migraine. This stopped the migraine cold. Never before had any medication even slightly reduced my pain and nausea. This was 14 years ago. I take two as soon as I start to lose my vision, wait until the halo effect subsides, then I can go about my day. Excedrin Migraine returned my life to me."

• Par...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 15, 2019

For Migraine "I had a very bad reaction. My stomach burning, cramping, and feeling nauseated, very ill to the point I had to go to urgent care. Now it’s going on 4 days feeling sick. Be glad when this gets out of my system. Never ever take this again."

• Anonymous
• December 24, 2011

For Migraine "Today I took Excedrin Migraine for the first time, it worked very well for the pain. It took it away completely, but now I am in bed feeling stomach pain, nausea, and heartburn. I feel miserable, I've never had medication bother my stomach before. I don't have a sensitive stomach at all. It's amazing for killing the migraine, but the stomach pain is not worth it. I normally take 800 mg of ibuprofen and a strong cup of coffee when I get a migraine, and it works great for me, but this time a friend asked me to try this, so I did, and it hasn't worked."

• Hoo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2016

For Migraine "I suffer from chronic migraines. Without a preventative medication (Topamax), I get them five to seven times a week. While taking Topamax, I get three to five a month, so it is a vast improvement. Still, when they hit, I need relief from the pain, and Excedrin Migraine is NOT it. I am leaving this review so that others who do not respond well to Excedrin know they are not alone. These pills don't even begin to take the edge off the pain, and the caffeine dose only makes my nausea worse. For the record, I experience two different types of migraine: one with light aura and one without. Excedrin doesn't help either."

• Ram...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2015

For Migraine "Migraines I understand, and I used to take Excedrin Migraine decades ago before my kids were born, and it worked. That being said, I don't know what they did to these pills, but they took an extreme toll on me after just two more than 12 hours apart. I had multiple anxiety/panic attacks, shortness of breath (may have been related to the attacks), a feeling of what I can only describe as déjà vu constantly for hours that was debilitating, fatigue, nausea, and more. I have no bad medical history of any kind, no depression, no mental issues, never had an anxiety/panic attack, sleep, and eat well, and I've never used any illegal drugs or even prescription drugs other than the birth control I have been known for years."

• zoa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2019

For Migraine "I got this medication from my doctor to treat weekly migraines. However, I found that this medication has only made my migraines more frequent! If I take it one day, it’ll return the next day. I never used to wake up with headaches, but now every morning is tainted with migraine. If I can catch my headache in time, it gets rid of the headache but introduces shakiness, dizziness, and stomach pain. If I wait too long to take the medication (i.e., wake up with a full-blown migraine), then it still causes these side effects, but combined with the headache, nausea, and dizziness of migraine, I feel 10x worse. Without my headache, side effects are bearable. With it, though, I really just want to blink out of existence. Take with caution or avoid altogether. My migraine days have increased 7-fold since taking this medication."

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

For Migraine "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."

• Sar...
• September 11, 2015

For Migraine "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."

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

For Migraine "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."

• Nam...
• October 23, 2015

For Migraine "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!"

• KLH...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2023

For Pain/Fever "I started taking Excedrin Extra Strength just every morning for pain. I ran out of my regular over-the-counter pain medicine. After taking this for 3 days in a row, I started having rapid heart rate and palpitations, lethargy, and the ringing in my ear got a lot worse. I already have tinnitus and vertigo along with Meniere's disease. I was nauseated, shaking, and dizzy. All these side effects made it hard to even sit up or do much of anything. Definitely a bad reaction. It did help with the everyday pain I have when I wake up, but not worth taking with the side effects. I believe it's a possible allergic reaction."

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

For Migraine "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!"

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

For Migraine "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

For Migraine "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."

• Tpe...
• October 26, 2016

For Migraine "For the last few months, I have suffered from debilitating menstrual migraines. I got a bad one today, and I was literally crawling on the floor in agony. I had throbbing pain and nausea. This knocked it out completely in about 45 minutes. No pain med I've tried has worked like this."

• Rya...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 1, 2021

For Migraine "This is the single worst experience of my life. For 6-7 hours, I was debilitatingly nauseous, my heart rate was incredibly high, and my migraine was still at its height. This was on New Year's Eve. I was convinced it was the end of my life."

• Wor...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 21, 2017

For Migraine "I get about 4 migraines/tension headaches per month and have since I was a kid. If caught early enough, I can make do with just caffeine pills and an aspirin, but when things get bad, I'm reaching for my Excedrin migraine. I've timed it to 20-25 minutes to fully take effect if it works. Sometimes, though, it is not quite strong enough, and I have to use other methods to calm the pain (dark room, ear plugs, pressure points, etc.). My migraines have no aura to speak of - just a little bit of wooziness as a warning - and nausea is mild, so mainly concerned with the pain and accompanying sensitivity to light and sound. Excedrin helps with those at least."

• Val...
• March 29, 2018

For Migraine "I took this medication because I suffer from migraines. I never have taken it, and since it said migraine, I said I would try it. I took 2 pills, which are 250 mg each, so 500 mg in total. I literally felt my soul leaving my body in less than 15 minutes of taking it. I got pale, diarrhea, nausea, and after an hour of my heart rate so high and blood pressure so high, I went to the hospital. I fainted at the hospital. They even said they don’t suggest this. It was so scary. If you suffer with anxiety, don’t try!"

• 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."

• Mak...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 21, 2021

For Migraine "My fiancé swears by this stuff for his migraines, but I’ve tried taking Excedrin twice now for my headaches, and both times I’ve literally felt like I was dying. Shortness of breath, numbness in my body, cold sweats, nausea, and chest pains. I don’t know what causes this, but it’s literally the worst feeling and lasts for hours and hours."

• Lil...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 21, 2019

For Migraine "I have used Goody’s since I was 18. I get migraines so bad that if I didn’t take a Goody before the migraine kicked in, then I have to sit in the dark, deal with nausea, and most importantly, miss time out with family. The migraines would get so bad that my head would be so sore. All of this was due to the depo shot. I tried a Goody powder and it was amazing that I could take one right when I felt one coming on, and it would stop it. Now not even two will touch my migraines. The taste is bitter, the package is not easily opened and not convenient at all. The other package they were in was so easy to take, and now you literally have to tap the pack to take it. They suck, and I have been taking them for over 20 years now. I won’t be buying them anymore. Sincerely, your unhappy ex-customer, Lilbit."

• Gin...
• June 15, 2017

For Migraine "The pharmacist recommended trying this new drug as it would be more efficient than the one I was already using. I tried it last weekend, and it did NOTHING, the headache didn't lower, and the nausea didn't go away either."

• ER5...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 24, 2021

For Migraine "I've had migraines for over 22 years. Since I was a kid, I remember going through all the pains mentioned above. Nausea, vomiting, and having to be in a dark room to let your eyes rest, and maybe it would help a bit. Then came Excedrin Migraine. Amazing! I usually have to pop 2 pills for it to help."

• Sun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 3, 2022

For Migraine "Been getting migraines a lot more frequently lately. The last one I had, I ended up in the E.R. The prescription they sent me home with (ket.. something I think.. ketorol?? Idk but) whatever it was, didn't work! Yesterday another migraine set in. I spent last night in the tub in the dark, soaking my throbbing neck and shoulders in hot water and allowing the water to ease my nausea (as I always do with my endometriosis). I had my husband get me some coffee (for the caffeine), some chicken soup (to get something in my stomach to help with the nausea), and an ice pack for my head. I also took the last pain pill I had from the E.R. The pain subsided some but not for long. This afternoon I BEGGED my husband to get me some Excedrin Migraine because I looked up online what to take and that was the first thing that popped up, along with some more coffee. I took 2 of the Excedrin 30-40 mins ago, and the stabbing in my left temple is gone. I still have a bit of a headache, but nothing I can't handle!"

• Qui...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2021

For Migraine "I was looking for somewhere I could leave a review about Excedrin Migraine because that's how amazing it is. I had a throbbing and painful migraine for 2 days that was causing neck, shoulder, and upper back pain. I thought it was a sinus headache, but it was horrible, and after taking ibuprofen like crazy, it would not go away. It was so bad I could barely get out of bed, and I wasn't even hungry, instead, I felt physically sick. I did not understand the severity of migraines until I started getting them myself. My dad went out and bought me Excedrin Migraine at my request after Googling how to stop the pain. I took it, and within 10-15 minutes, my migraine had subsided. I could move and bend without my head throbbing. This was about 40 minutes ago. I still have some neck, shoulder, and back pain, and my head still feels a little groggy, but I am so much better and no longer debilitated and nauseous. This is some powerful stuff!"