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Aspirin / caffeine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Brand names: Anacin, Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief, BC Arthritis, Bayer Back & Body, BC Headache, Bayer Extra Strength Back & Body, BC Fast Pain Relief, BC Original, P-A-C Analgesic, Aspircaf, Cope, Genasan, Adult Strength, Alka-Seltzer Wake-Up Call!, Anacin Max Strength, Bayer Headache Relief, Blowfish for Hangovers, Back & Body Extra Strength, P-A-C Bayer AM Ache and Pain Relief to Go …show all brand names

Aspirin / caffeine has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 88 reviews on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 39% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Aspirin / caffeine

  • Lucy
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • June 11, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "I've been a consumer of B C Powder for more than 30 years. It was a great product, easy to use and quick results for headaches or pain. This new packet is a disaster when you attempt to put it into your mouth. Whoever designed this must have a major headache thinking that this is an improvement when it is just the opposite. You can't get it out easily and you loose so much of it attempting to get it in your mouth! So ridiculous to change what was a great design to a disaster design. I'll no longer use B C Powders until they change back to the original packet that was easy."

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  • Joy
  • June 8, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "Cannot add anything new to all the negative comments. My husband and I have taken BC Powders for over 30 years and have recommended to friends and family. New packaging is TERRIBLE... WE HATE IT!!! Have tried to find old packaging and it is rare. Will probably try to find an alternative unless packaging changes back."

3 / 10
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  • Kat
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • May 15, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "I have taken BC for over 30 years! I bought them by the box of 50. Ease of use in taking them! I am not going to spend my hard earned money on these new to-go packs! I despise them! Give me the option of buying the BC in the original box and envelope! I was taking 6 a day! Not any more!!! I found this site because I was trying to find somewhere to order a case in the original packaging! I would gladly pay for a case in the original packaging. I kept extras in the freezer. They really worked for me but I don't have the time to pull the on the go sticks apart to take! I get the medicine all over me!"

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  • Straw...
  • June 1, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Muscle Pain "I loved the way BC worked quickly for me until you changed the packaging. Why don't you print the label we had and fold it the old way? It is impossible to get the powder out, even if you tear it 3 times. It is not nearly as effective. Give consumers a choice of packaging and we will tell you which we want and it is not the new one"

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  • Cgano
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • May 19, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "I don’t care how you shake it, where you open it and how you thump it to lossen it, anyway you handle it you loose enough of the product to not be effective. I have switched to stanback and may try goodies. BC was the best for me and a lot of others but everyone has the same complaint and manufacture does not care but they will when their product slows down and that is happening now"

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  • sam
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • June 6, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "I have been a BC powder taker for years. The new packaging must certainly be some marketers worst nightmare. Stick packs to go, yes, fine when taking with you on the go, but to actually get the medication out of the stick pack and into your mouth onto your tongue is nearly impossible. I have shaken the powder all over my face, thumped the pack to get the complete dose out to no avail, choked on the part that gets in the back of my throat while I am madly shaking the stupid pack trying to get the powder out of the package! A marketing mistake of the greatest magnitude! Did any of you BC people try this before you shipped out all this new packaging, are you still choking? Go back to the cellophane or go outta business!"

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  • xyz
  • January 14, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) "BC powder, Goodies, and Stanback are all made by the same company and until a year ago they were made in Memphis, TN. A new company bought the brands some years back and only recently changed manufacturers from the original makers to a cheaper one. This packaging change is a direct result of the new manufacturer. Just thought I would let everyone know it was 100% about making it cheaper instead of making it better. I don't know the name of the new manufacturer, but the new owner is Prestige Brand."

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  • Assis...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • May 9, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "I have used BC Powders for 20 yrs. I can't stand the new packaging!!! Please go back... I will no longer buy these powders unless I can find it in the original. Please don't screw up long standing costumers..."

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  • jack
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • March 8, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "Please bring back the old packaging. I know most are reluctant to change and don't like it just because. I don't mind change. I sometimes like to take half a powder and it is hard to judge with the new packaging. Also, it's hard to get the product out. Why not just offer us a choice. Thanks"

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  • Shushu
  • March 19, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Pain "The new BC Powder packaging is horrible. The med clumps in the package and you end up spilling it trying to make it come out. The packaging is too small for people with carpal tunnel syndrome in their hands, it is too hard handle and forget about it if you have age and arthritis to try and manipulate it. Old is best. Don't mess with it if it ain't broken"

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  • Roo
  • January 10, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Pain "Please!!! What's up with this ridiculous new packaging. The product won't come out- wasteful. And- it doesn't seem to work the same- maybe because some of the powder is left inside. I have to rip open- then lick the inside.. Many times- it goes all over. Going to buy up what I can of the original packaging!!!! Fail!!!"

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  • Jill...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • December 7, 2018

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "I couldn't agree more with everyone posting here; and I went to the website for the BC products and sent them a similar message. Perhaps if enough people do this, they will go back to their product development team and evaluate the paper stock type as this may be the issue. Or will eliminate the change altogether. Either way, it certainly can't hurt."

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  • Ejano
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • May 18, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Pain "The new packaging is terrible? On the go? I think not. They are hard to open. You have to lick it to get all of the powder out. And if any else may agree, there is less product in this stupid packaging. I search every store I can that still stocks the previous BC. Some marketing mucked this up. It’s worse than the new Coke back in the 80’s. CHANGE THEM BACK!"

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  • Badid...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • December 2, 2018

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Pain "My grandmother would lose her mind if she saw they messed with her bc. I've been taking these for years upon years. It was my go to. This new packaging and powder is horrible. I read all the reviews and not one positive. The powder isn't even the same consistency and a lot less. I can't find the old ones anywhere except ebay and they are $$$$. Please be smart and change the package and formula back because you're losing a lot of $. A former loyal bc user."

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  • TJano
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • November 27, 2018

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "I have used B C Powder for more years than the person has lived that designed this product. Both my wife and I will find something else from now on. Product may still be the same but it's no good if it doesn't come out of the package."

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  • Bill
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • March 29, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Pain "Your new packaging is a joke. Did you try it first? I would find the genius who came up with this packaging and fire them before they can do more damage. Are you under new management or something? What is wrong with you people?"

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  • Heada...
  • February 3, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache " Ok, I will not purchase your product any longer! 40+ years I'm done ! Not another dime from me. And I bought A lot!!! Bye!!!! This IS FROM MY OWN EXPERIENCE, NOT GENERALIZATION!!! YOU JUST DON'T WANT TO ACCEPT THE TRUTH!!! I will call the company in person to let them know! "

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  • Kramer
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • January 8, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "I'm a lifelong consumer of BC Powders and believe is a wonderful product. However, BC Powder new On-the-Go Powder Stick Packs are the biggest scam perpetrated on the American People. Bring back the original paper sleeve packaging. Please."

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  • Pops
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • February 1, 2019

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "BC powders are the best for headaches. But with new packs it is not with the effort to get the powder out it is less stressful to take a aspirin and chew it up to get rid of headache. The damn pack gives me a headache trying to get it out without spilling it everywhere. It’s a shame now I have to go to another product."

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  • Anat
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • December 1, 2018

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "HATE THE NEW PACKAGING!!!!!!! Packets are difficult to get into. This so called new packaging does not allow all the powder to come out. When you finally get it, it makes a complete mess. Please go back to the envelope papers. Please!!!!"

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  • foxyt...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • December 16, 2018

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Pain "I have been taking BC powders for 26 years.The new on the go is difficult to use and doesn't work the same. I knew it was different from the very first one. Guess I be looking for something else. No need buy something that isn't gonna work!"

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  • Chase
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • December 5, 2018

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "I'm looking to get some financing to start an alternative, because these people are complete idiots, I believe we can make a very similar product with with the old packaging, and crush the market, since bc and goody's decided to remove themselves from the market ."

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  • Unhappy
  • November 17, 2018

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "I agree this is the worst change that has ever been made on a product that I use. I too have been taking them for over 50 years and the product is (was) great. I waste 1/3 of the product and was going to move to Goodies, but I guess this must be the same owner or at least they listened to the same really uninformed marketing firm. I will continue my search for another product unless you can see that you are losing business and mend your ways!!!!!"

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  • Sheeza
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • November 27, 2018

BC Original (aspirin / caffeine) for Headache "I WILL NOT buy another pack/box of BC Powder until the packaging is changed. It's so difficult to get the medicine to one end of the package just so you can open it. What was wrong with the original packaging?"

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  • Smiley...
  • May 3, 2015

Anacin (aspirin / caffeine) for Pain "Any time that I have pain from over exertion resulting in muscle pain or an infrequent headache my go to medicine is Anacin. For me it works FAR better than Advil, Aleve, Tylenol or Aspirin. This week I had pain from running and had no relief from other products but once I found Anacin I had relief within 1 hour and the relief has lasted. Once, when I had minor surgery the Anacin worked much better than Tylenol 3 that was prescribed for me. I have no idea why Anacin works better for me but it always has."

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