Thank goodness for Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever. I am a migraine headache sufferer, and for years, nothing relieved the pain. I was rather skeptical of the prescription medications that were available because of potential side effects. I do know that all medications have side effects, but I figured since Excedrin was over the counter, the adverse reactions might be milder.
When a migraine headache strikes, it’s all I can do to even look at the light. The nausea, pain and light sensitivity is unbearable. Okay, here’s where the Excedrin comes in. Soon after I take the recommended dosage which is 2 tablets, the pain
starts to subside. No mind you, the pain really doesn’t completely go away, but it really takes the edge off, so that I don’t feel like I’m going to have a stroke because of the intense pain.
The ingredients in Excedrin and Excedrin are acetaminophen, which is the generic form of Tylenol, aspirin and caffeine. I did an experiment on my own one day when I had a headache. Instead of taking the Excedrin, I took Tylenol and aspirin at the same dosage that was in the Excedrin. I then drank a cup of strong black coffee to see if I could duplicate the ...
