EXCEDRIN EXTRA STRENGTH HEADACHE RELIEF FAQs
HOW SOON WILL EXCEDRIN EXTRA STRENGTH RELIEVE MY HEADACHE?
It can vary from person to person, but generally speaking, Excedrin Extra Strengthis a fast-acting pain reliever. In clinical studies, some patients started to feel relief 15 minutes after taking it.
CAN I TAKE OTHER HEADACHE PILLS (STRONG OR OTHERWISE) WITH EXCEDRIN EXTRA STRENGTH?
You should ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any other drug with Excedrin ES. Excedrin ES contains an NSAID (aspirin), which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others). You shouldn’t use Excedrin ES with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.1
I’VE HEARD THAT CAFFEINE CAN CAUSE OR EXACERBATE HEADACHES. WHY IS THERE CAFFEINE IN EXCEDRIN EXTRA STRENGTH HEADACHE RELIEF PILLS?
It’s true that caffeine can be a headache trigger in certain situations, but that’s not the full story. In fact, caffeine can actually help relieve headaches (including migraines) when ingested as part of an OTC headache treatment, as it boosts the effects of pain relievers such as aspirin and acetaminophen – making these medicines up to 40% more effective.2
WHAT IF EXCEDRIN EXTRA STRENGTH HEADACHE RELIEF ISN’T RIGHT FOR ME?
If Excedrin Extra Strength isn’t quite right for you, don’t worry – one of our other products may be a better fit. Click here for our interactive product selector, which will help you find the product that best meets your needs. Always read and follow the product label.