What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Excedrin?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  • irritation of the stomach or intestines.
  • difficulty sleeping.
  • nervousness.
  • conditions of excess stomach acid secretion.
  • nausea.
  • vomiting.
  • heartburn.
  • stomach cramps.

How long does it take for Excedrin to wear off?

Excedrin Migraine can work as quickly as 30 minutes to relieve your migraine pain. In clinical studies, patients with moderate to severe migraines experienced pain relief with one dose and it lasted

up to 6 hours

.

Can taking Excedrin Everyday hurt you?

Acetaminophen, one of the drugs in Excedrin Migraine, can

cause severe liver damage

. You have a higher risk of liver damage if you take Excedrin Migraine and do any of the following: use more than the maximum daily amount (two caplets in 24 hours)

Can Excedrin cause heart palpitations?

The more commonly reported adverse events may include nausea dyspepsia, nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and palpitations.

How many days in a row can you take Excedrin?

Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer than directed. Do not use this product for pain lasting longer than

10 days

or fever lasting more than 3 days.

What is equivalent to Excedrin?

These non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are possible Excedrin Migraine alternatives that may help you cope with the pain of a migraine:

Ibuprofen

(Motrin, Advil) Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn) Aspirin.

Why am I shaking after Excedrin?

Taking

too much Excedrin can make one feel restless

, (anxious) and if you add coffee to the mix that will add to the side effects of the medication per the packing information. So, yes, it can happen.

Why does Excedrin make my heart race?

Caffeine warning: The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking this product because too much

caffeine

may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heart beat.

What is the difference between Excedrin Migraine and Extra Strength Excedrin?

The only difference between Excedrin Extra Strength and Excedrin Migraine, is

the labeling and dosage recommendation

. It’s a legal issue. In order for Excedrin to put “Migraine Relief” on the bottle, it had to resubmit to the FDA and get the “new” (but really the same) product re-approved. … see more.

When should you not take Excedrin?

  1. caloric undernutrition.
  2. acute liver failure.
  3. liver problems.
  4. severe renal impairment.
  5. a condition where the body is unable to maintain adequate blood flow called shock.
  6. acetaminophen overdose.
  7. acute inflammation of the liver due to hepatitis C virus.
  8. high blood pressure.

What happens when you stop taking Excedrin?

For some patients, discontinuing an overused medication can lead to worse headaches and other withdrawal symptoms like:

Nausea

.

Vomiting

.

Insomnia

.

Can you take Excedrin with high blood pressure?

Experts believe that

acetaminophen is safe for people with high blood pressure

. Very high doses of acetaminophen can cause serious liver damage. Long-term use of acetaminophen in high doses — especially when combined with caffeine (Excedrin) or codeine (Tylenol with codeine) can cause kidney disease.

Why was Excedrin migraine taken off the market?

Excedrin Extra Strength and Excedrin Migraine, in both caplets and gel-tablets, are temporarily off the shelves. GlaxoSmithKline, which manufacturers the popular painkillers, pulled the two drugs and temporarily

suspended their production after finding irregularities at the plants that make them

.

Is it OK to take 3 Excedrin migraine?

Adults and children over 12 years old are able to take

2 tablets every 6 hours

, with a maximum of 8 tablets in 24 hours. Excedrin Migraine, on the other hand, is FDA-approved for migraine relief, and adults 18 years and older are able to take a maximum of 2 tablets in 24 hours.

What can I take if Excedrin doesn’t work?

Though not as effective as Excedrin Migraine,

acetaminophen (Tylenol)

alone may provide you with migraine relief without the risk of stomach side effects. Another issue with NSAIDs is that they act as blood thinners.

Is equate the same as Excedrin?

Not only are these other brands a better bargain than Excedrin––

Walmart sells its 100-count Equate brand for $3

and Walgreens sells a version for about $9, according to Consumer Reports––but they contain the exact same ingredients.

James Park
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James Park
Dr. James Park is a medical doctor and health expert with a focus on disease prevention and wellness. He has written several publications on nutrition and fitness, and has been featured in various health magazines. Dr. Park's evidence-based approach to health will help you make informed decisions about your well-being.